Diwali at Wesbrook Village
Join the first ever Diwali at Wesbrook Village to celebrate the festival of lights. Bring a friend to enjoy Indian dance and music, crafts, and refreshments!
Floras for the Future: Why Plant Description Still Matters
Exploration of plant diversity has been going on since humans first walked the Earth – so surely we must be done by now. Join Dr. Sarah Knapp on how description of plant life on Earth is the basis for plant science and thus essential and always relevant for its advancement.
Harvest Feastival
Nothing says “cozy” like a night of food, art and culture to bring in the fall season. Come to the 5th annual Harvest Feastival, an epic feast featuring fresh food from UBC Farm and arts and culture programming.
UBC Music Initiative & UBC Jazz Café Club present: A Night of Disney
Wishing you were in Disneyland instead of studying? Then this is an event for you! There will be games, dinner, open mic, jam session, and most importantly, live Disney music performed by both the Jazz Cafe Club and UBC Music Initiative!
Basketry with Invasive Species
Become an urban weaver, learn the art of basketry! You’ll leave with a whole new appreciation for both the basketry skills of our ancestors and the generosity of our local weeds.
Community Citizenship Ceremony
Join the Institute for Canadian Citizenship; Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada; and the University of British Columbia to celebrate new Canadian citizens and offer unique opportunities to reflect on what it means to be active, engaged citizens.
Wesbrook Village Holiday Celebration 2018
Kick off the holiday season with Wesbrook! This year, the Wesbrook Village Winter Festival will span two days, which means double the festivities. Check out what events are lined up this year.
UBC Fall Convocation 2018
Fall graduation is here, a time to toast tremendous accomplishments with family, friends, and loved ones. Following the graduation ceremony, the festivities will continue at the Flag Pole Plaza and at the Alumni Welcome Reception at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre.
UBC Engineering & Architecture Open House
Interested in engineering or architecture? You are invited to join us on Saturday, November 24. Meet with professors, staff and students to explore everything UBC Engineering and the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture has to offer.
Much Ado About Nothing
This fresh take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing,sees the team owner’s sister, Dona Johnna, engage in a bitter act of revenge, as her previous attempts to throw the Italian Cup final were thwarted by young Claudio.
Sounds for Syria
Live music, slam poetry, snacks, and more! Come to see UBCs many talented performers while supporting the relief of refugees in our global community. Proceeds will be donated to the Inter-Culture Association of Greater Victoria to help enable them to privately sponsor refugees to come to Canada.
UBC Music Initiative: September Shift
UBC Music Initiative is inviting you to their annual icebreaker, September Shift! Here’s your chance to start your school year off right by cozying up to live music, eating good food and playing some fun games while meeting musicians and music lovers!
Sovereignty Wars: Reconciling America with the World
Join us for this talk with Stewart Patrick, James H. Binger senior fellow in global governance and director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program, Council on Foreign Relations.
UBC Homecoming
Break out the blue and gold, celebrate the Thunderbirds, and show your UBC pride with 10,000 of your closest friends. UBC Homecoming welcomes students and alumni, reconnect with friends and classmates, start new traditions, and a chance to show off your school spirit!
14 Not Forgotten Memorial
In response to the 1989 tragedy, Canada established December 6 to serve as a reminder of the gender-based violence against women in Canada and around the world that persists today. This is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.
Lace Up For Kids
Join us to lace up, skate and celebrate at the 11th annual Lace Up for Kids. Help us support BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Funds raised from this year’s event will support rare disease research.
UBC Remembers
Ceremonies on both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses are an opportunity for faculty, staff, students and members of the community to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.
Dance Horizon x Pilates Collaboration
UBC Pilates Club is collaborating with Dance Horizon to bring you a fun pilates and dance workshop. Come join us at the nest for 20 minutes of Pilates warm-up followed by 40 minutes of learning how to dance!
Christmas at the Chan
Christmas season highlight event “Christmas at the Chan” is a showcase of four Trinity Western University choirs accompanied by a professional orchestra for a musical celebration of the season.
Possibility Weeks: MOA Food and Culture Festival
Enjoy Indian treats, get a Henna tattoo, and enjoy the Holiday Season Art Market at the beautiful Museum of Anthropology. Tickets include samosas, tamarind sauce, chai, and more, where all proceeds will go towards the UBC United Way Campaign.
Pride Night
Pride Night is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the inclusive environment at UBC and to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. Join us for an exciting evening of volleyball action as the UBC Thunderbirds Men’s and Women’s teams take on the Saskatchewan Huskies for what promises to be an epic battle of volleyball rivals.
AMS Events Presents: Pastels & Pinot
Whether you’re locked into cuffing season or looking to have a chill night with friends, Pastels and Pinot is the place to be. Try your hand at painting (and wine) with good vibes and energy taking us into this winter season.