What’s Happening at UBC? – October

It’s half-way through Term 1 and mid-terms are rolling around but stay connected with UBC by attending some of the amazing events happening in the month of October.

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September 30 to October 1: Career Days – 10:00am-3:00pm

Meet professionals and network with companies and organizations to explore your career options. Attend workshops such as “Panic to Power” and get a professional head shot taken for free to update your LinkedIn profile.

Ongoing until October 11: UBC Theatre presents: Twelfth Night – 7:30pm

This romantic comedy of epic proportions is often referred to as Shakespeare’s very finest comedy. Orsino loves Olivia. Olivia doesn’t love him. She loves Cesario who’s actually Viola in disguise. And then there’s Malvolia… where will her giddy infatuation lead her?

TICKETS: Reg. $24.50/Senior $16.50/Student $11.50/Youth $9/Groups $2 off ~ all charges included/Student Rush $7/UBC Alumni $10

October 7: UBC Farm Market – 4:30pm-6:30pm

New this year, come down to the UBC Farm on a Tuesday evening and pick up some local, organically grown ingredients for dinner.

October 8: Global Experience Fair – 11:00am-5:00pm

Drop by the Global Experience Fair in the main lobby at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre to explore your options for international learning and getting global experience. Students from universities around the globe and UBC students who’ve studied abroad will share stories and answer questions about the process and specifics about life on exchange.

October 9: UBC Symphony Orchestra – 8:00pm

UBC Symphony Orchestra performs Wagner, Haydn and Bartok. Jonathan Girard is the conductor.

Wagner – Die Meistersinger, WWV 96: Prelude
Haydn – Symphony No. 104 in D Major
Bartók – Concerto for Orchestra

This event is free. Get your tickets from the Chan Centre Ticket Office starting at noon on the day of the performance.

October 18-19: Apple Festival – 11:00am-4:00pm

A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia’s favourite fruits. From children learning about the diversity of apples to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth, the Apple Festival is a great opportunity to not only discover more about this delicious fruit, but have a whole lot of fun doing it!

Entry is $4, cash only. Children 12 years and under enter for free.

October 25 to November 1: Celebrate Learning Week – 9:00am-4:00pm

UBC will host a number of events across campus that celebrate teaching and learning. Events will feature open lectures, information sessions, student advising activities, poster sessions, workshops, and more.

October 27: Gairdner Foundation Symposium – 4:00pm-6:00pm

Two leading scientists and Canada Gairdner Award recipients, James P. Allison and Salim Yusuf will be hosting an inspiring session at UBC’s Life Sciences Centre. General admission is free.

October 31: Halloween Concert: Piano Students of Corey Hamm – 7:00pm

Attend a free music concert at the Barnett Hall this Halloween.