Description: Whether you’re a faculty member, employee or leader, it’s likely that you’ve experienced a difficult conversation in the workplace before. You might have difficulties asking for time off, or negotiating salary, and even setting healthy work-life boundaries—these types of conversations can be stressful and we don’t often talk about how to approach them in […]
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom. Description: With food prices escalating across the country, we are all looking for ways to save on groceries. Participants will learn how to create healthy and financially sustainable meal plans, including […]
Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Description: This seminar will allow participants to explore how their thoughts can cause decreases in productivity and passions. Participants will be able to explore complex views that define thoughts and action plans to overcome them. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able […]
Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan who enrolled in one or more of UBC’s benefits plans and are looking to learn more about the benefits offered at UBC. Location: Zoom. About this webinar: UBC is committed to creating an outstanding workplace for our 17,000+ employees. One way we do this is […]
Open to faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver Location: UBC Pharmacists Clinic, Pharmaceutical Sciences Building, Level 2 As part of this free Travelling Health Fair, participants are offered the following confidential services: Measurement of weight, waist, blood pressure, and blood sugars Education about blood sugars, diabetes, and what it all means A personalized risk assessment […]
The prospect of talking to young people about sex and sexual health can be a difficult one, often made more challenging by a lack of knowledge, personal discomfort, or shame around the topic. The good news is that these conversations don’t need to be feared or avoided. If you are a parent, guardian, or an […]
Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom. Description: In this 60-minute session, come learn about the foundations of health and create your own unique plan to reset your mind and body as the season comes to a close. We will: - Begin with a 5-minute guided mindfulness […]
Join this engaging and interactive event presented by UBC's Conflict Theatre - the final performance capstone project for the Rehearsing Conflict Summer Intensive program. This event is open to all UBC faculty and staff and promises to be a unique and thought-provoking experience. The talented troupe made up of faculty and staff will showcase their original […]
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Time: 11 am–12:15 pm PST Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom Webinar. About this webinar: Join UBC alumni, Dr. Caitlin Dunne and Chandra Sen for this special webinar focusing on the physical and emotional aspects of fertility and reproductive health. Our expert speakers will shed light on the factors that can impact fertility, including age, health conditions, lifestyle choices, and discuss the emotional stress this journey can have on everyone involved. In […]
Date: Monday, July 31, 2023 Time: 2 – 3 pm PST Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom. About this workshop: With an aging population, elder care responsibilities are now becoming a reality for an increasing number of Canadians. Caregiving is a multifaceted role, and quite different from any other; many individuals may find it very challenging to investigate […]
Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom. Description: Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute, virtual mindfulness session every Monday from September 11 to December 18 – you can take part in a single session or multiple sessions! Taking place from 9:30-9:50 am join Aisha and an engaged community to […]
Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom. Description: Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute, virtual mindfulness session every Monday from September 11 to December 18 – you can take part in a single session or multiple sessions! Taking place from 9:30-9:50 am join Aisha and an engaged community to […]
