Have an idea to support social connections in your community? Join us for a grant making workshop and learn about how you can fund your community building ideas with up to $500 of funding from Campus + Community Planning's UTown@UBC Inspiring Community Grant Program. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, including all UBC […]
Start your Thrive journey at Thrive by Fire on Thursday, November 2 from 11 am- 2 pm at Lee Square (outside the UBC Bookstore) for an outdoor concert. This free drop-in-style pop-up event will transform Lee Square into a cozy relaxation space with toasty table seatings and chill tunes from UBC's own student musicians with Blank Vinyl […]
Overview Celebrate and amplify Two-Spirit pride by witnessing the reveal of the Coast Salish Two-Spirit Pride mosaic – a visual representation of Coast Salish Two-Spirit unity, dignity and respect designed by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artist kʷəlasəltən (Mack Paul). The mosaic is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nation in […]
For one night, Lee Square transforms into a playful plaza of fun for all-ages with glow in the dark seesaws and swings, live music, gourmet hot chocolate, and more! Dress warmly and drop by for this fun evening to celebrate the light projections featuring designs by community members from our Share How You Celebrate Design […]
How do you talk about the climate? How does language empower climate action? Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how to broaden the distribution of climate messaging beyond existing advocates and take an audience-first approach. This event is held in partnership with ClimaTalk, a youth-led NGO with members in 30+ countries that seeks to […]
With 1 million animal and plant species threatened with extinction and over 40% of insect species in decline, it is more important than ever to develop sustainable practices and habits to protect our environment. This hands-on workshop will explore the interconnections between sustainable food, climate change and insect biodiversity. During this workshop, you will be […]
UBC Vancouver is transforming from an energy inefficient and fossil fuel-based campus to one that is highly efficient and powered by renewable energy. The session will provide an update on UBC’s Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP2030), including efforts to reduce UBC’s operational emissions by 85% by 2030 and address Scope 3 emissions for the first time. […]
Interested in sustainable food but don’t know where to start? In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of growing your own herbs! Discover yummy recipes, learn fun facts, and win prizes. All supplies provided for your herb garden kit! Organized by Campus + Community Planning. Part of Climate Emergency Week.
Do you think that UN COP events are meaningless at best? Do you want to take climate action but feel paralyzed because it seems hopeless? Do you want to talk about this kind of thing but have difficulty doing so? UBC “doomster” and overall positive (really!) person Gavin Esdale will give an introduction to the […]
Art, Culture, Music and More! Don't miss the annual Kids Take Over UBC Family Day Festival on Sunday, February 18, from 10am-4pm. Join 20+ campus partners in their venues for fun, family-friendly activities: - Live music and dance performances - Storytelling in multiple languages - Cultural crafts and STEM workshops - Garden walks - Gallery […]
September 19 marks the return of Harvest Feastival, an epic evening of incredible food, friends, arts and culture, right here at UBC Vancouver! Celebrate the start of the school year (and homecoming week!) by spending a cozy fall evening surrounded by 800 of your closest friends, family, and colleagues at this beloved campus celebration. Back […]
Join us at Lee Square Plaza, outside of UBC Bookstore and admire light projections featuring the winning designs from our Lights at Lee Square design competition! For one night, the square transforms into a playful plaza with fun for all-ages with a giant Light Brite, glow in the dark swings, music, gourmet hot chocolate, and […]
