New to UBC 2010

If you’re preparing to move for the summer, remember to practice sustainability. Here are some useful links and tips to help educate you about proper disposal choices. Good luck with exams and have a great summer!

Healthy Minds at UBC tip of the week: With exams on the way, and end-of-term celebrations in sight, preparation is key to staying healthy. Keep healthy snacks like veggies and fruit on hand, or prepared meals in the freezer, so that you avoid reaching for high-fat, high-sugar foods. Also keep tea or a water bottle handy so you stay hydrated and avoid too much caffeine from coffee or energy drinks. For more tips, check out this month’s issue of Student Health 101.

1. Looking for a place to study for exams? Check out the Global Lounge and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
2. Feeling anxious about exams? Check out LEAP’s Exam Prep Toolkit.
3. Live in residence? Learn the details about exam quiet hours.
4. Wondering when your Term 2 grades will be available? Check the SSC on May 3.
5. Studying late? Don’t forget about AMS Safewalk and the Community Shuttles!
6. Not thinking about September yet? Plan ahead for registration.
7. Finished with your books? Sell them back to the Bookstore or donate them to Africa.
8. Sick and need to miss an exam? Follow the academic concession procedure.
9. Interested in taking a credit course outside your regular area of study without affecting your average? The new Credit/D/Fail grading policy might be for you.
10. Want to make move out day more sustainable? Here are some tips.

1. Looking for a place to study for exams? Check out the Global Lounge and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

If you are looking for a relaxing place to study, come to the Global Lounge in the Marine Drive Residence, open 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm during exams. The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will also be open 24/7 from April 12 to 30. These extended exam hours do not include the Chapman Learning Commons, library book stacks, or computer workstations.

2. Feeling anxious about exams? Check out LEAP’s Exam Prep Toolkit.

Check out LEAP’s Exam Prep Toolkit and other resources to help you study and be prepared. If personal issues are barriers to your learning, you can talk to AMS Speakeasy in the SUB concourse or make an appointment with Counselling Services by calling 604.822.3811.

3. Live in residence? Learn the details about exam quiet hours.

Extended quiet hours in Totem Park, Place Vanier, Walter Gage, Marine Drive, Ritsumeikan-UBC, Thunderbird, and Fairview Crescent residences begin this weekend on April 16 and 17 – depending on the area. Talk to your advisor or check the commonsblock or bulletin boards for details.

Quiet hours are meant to help students study and sleep in preparation for exams. To learn more about noise expectations during the exam period, read the UBC Residence Contracts.

4. Wondering when your Term 2 grades will be available? Check the SSC on May 3.

The earliest that Term 2 grades will be released on the Student Service Centre (SSC) is May 3. Log in and click “Grades Summary” on the home page.

If you have questions about your final exams or papers, remember that you can make appointments with your professors to discuss your results.

5. Studying late? Don’t forget about AMS Safewalk and the Community Shuttles!

It’s 1:00 am and you’ve just left the library. It’s dark and you’re on your way to the bus loop or back to residence. Call AMS Safewalk at 604.822.5355. They’ll send a co-ed team who will accompany you free of charge to anywhere on campus.  AMS Safewalk operates nightly from 7:00 pm to 2:00 am.

The Community Shuttles are another option to consider. There are three routes available and more information can be found on the UBC Trek website.

6. Not thinking about September yet? Plan ahead for registration.

As if you aren’t busy enough! But unless you have a plan, you may not get the courses you want or need for your 2010/11 academic year. Keep the following registration dates in mind:

• Beginning June 21, 2010, for students entering fourth year

• Beginning July 5, 2010, for students entering third year

• Beginning July 12, 2010, for students entering second year

Individual registration dates and times will be posted on the Student Service Centre (SSC) in June. Students will also receive an email indicating their registration date and time, so be sure your email address is current on the SSC. Make sure you know which classes you intend to register for, and consider a few alternatives in case your first choices are unavailable.

7. Finished with your books? Sell them back to the Bookstore or donate them to Africa.

The UBC Bookstore’s Buyback Program runs from April 14 to May 4, 2010. If your textbooks have no buyback value, consider donating them to students in developing nations through the Bookstore’s collaboration with Books for Africa. Just bring your used books to a cashier and mention that you’d like to donate them.

8. Sick and need to miss an exam? Follow the academic concession procedure.

In light of the current low level of H1N1 activity, the online influenza-like illness (ILI) absence declaration system has been deactivated.  If you experience an illness and can’t attend an exam, visit your medical practitioner or student health service for assessment and medical certification, and report to your academic advising office in accordance with the academic concession procedures on your faculty website.

For more information on academic concessions consult the UBC Calendar.

9. Interested in taking a credit course outside your regular area of study without affecting your average? The new Credit/D/Fail grading policy might be for you.

Beginning in the 2010 Winter Session, students in participating direct-entry undergraduate programs at UBC Vancouver can take a limited number of eligible elective courses for “Cr,” “D,” or “F” standing instead of percentage grades. The Credit/D/Fail grading policy was approved by both AMS Council and UBC Vancouver Senate and is intended to encourage students to explore subjects outside their regular field of study.

After April 15, log in to the Course Schedule to see if you are enrolled in a program that permits Credit/D/Fail graded courses. Next, find eligible courses in the 2010 Winter Course Schedule. Before choosing Credit/D/Fail grading, make sure you investigate the possible impact on your awards eligibility and program progression by reading the detailed information that will be posted on April 15.

10. Want to make move out day more sustainable? Here are some tips.

If you live on campus:

• Clothing and accessories: The Developmental Disabilities Association has collection boxes outside of Walter Gage, Place Vanier, and Marine Drive residences. Sort, fold, and put clothing into small bags that fit in the donation box.

• Food: The AMS Foodbank is an excellent place to donate non-perishable food items.

• E-waste: UBC e-waste accepts the following items, free of charge: desktop and laptop computers monitors (LCD and CRT), televisions, computer peripherals (mice, keyboards, cables), printers, and fax machines. Bring donations to Room 0150 of the University Services Building, which is open from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The UBC e-waste program is open to everyone, including  students, staff, and community members.

• Reusing and recycling: Check out the UBC Waste Management website to learn more about how UBC is promoting reusing and recycling on campus.

If you live off campus:

• Clothing and accessories: The Developmental Disabilities Association has collection boxes all over the city. Visit their website to find clothing donation boxes near you.

• Household items: Salvation Army Thrift Store is another great option — donate unwanted household items that are in good condition. Find a store near you.

• Food: Aside from the AMS Foodbank, the Greater Vancouver Foodbank Society is another great option – and they even have a list of most-needed food.

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The previous edition of this e-newsletter is available in the archives, and this is the last edition of New to UBC for the 2009/10 year. If you have questions, please visit Ask Me, an interactive website that provides immediate answers to your questions about UBC.

Best of luck with exams and have a great summer,
Warren and your student services team

It’s that time of the year again – the final stretch of madly finishing projects and making last edits to term papers. But we are almost there, so try to keep your momentum and end the year off with a bang! Take some time to reflect on your first year at UBC – the highs, the lows, tips to take with you into second year, and things to leave behind. Congratulations on an awesome year.

Healthy Minds at UBC tip of the week: Spring is here, and so is warm, sunny weather. Vitamin D from the sun is important for Canadians who often don’t get enough. However, it’s just as important to protect your skin from sun damage by wearing sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Also, try to plan your outdoor activities for when the sun isn’t as strong, before 11:00 am and after 4:00 pm. For more tips, stay tuned for future editions of Student Health 101.

1. Interested in learning about different charitable causes? Participate in the first UBC conference where you decide who receives the donations.
2. Looking to celebrate the end of classes? Don’t miss the AMS Block Party.
3. Missing your Thunderbirds? They’re back in action this weekend.
4. Noticed Storm the Wall on campus this week? Don’t miss the last two days of competition.
5. Live in residence? Remember your contract ends May 2, 2010 at noon.
6. Studying late and want to catch a good night’s sleep? Stay at the Commuter Student Hostel.
7. Looking for a place to live off campus this summer? Keep these resources in mind.
8. Hanging around campus for Easter? There will be limited services available.
9. Want to prepare ahead for exams and summer work? Attend a LEAP workshop.
10. Looking for a job on campus? Summer Work Study and Work Learn positions are now available.
11. Interested in learning about wellness? Come to the Kaiser Atrium on Thursday, April 1.
12. Interested in feminist scholarship? Apply to present at the Women’s and Gender Studies Undergrad Association’s conference.
13. Itching to get on the baseball diamond this spring? Register for UBC REC’s Spring Fever Slowpitch Tournament.

1. Interested in learning about different charitable causes? Participate in the first UBC conference where you decide who receives the donations.

The UBC Dollar Project and the Global Lounge present “The Briefing,” Thursday April 8, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. The location will be emailed to registrants.

“The Briefing” is a conference where participants donate a minimum of $1 in return for a vote. Fifteen charitable causes will present five-minute pitches. The participants will vote, and the winning cause will receive the donated money. Register online today.

2. Looking to celebrate the end of classes? Don’t miss the AMS Block Party.

The party begins on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 11:00 am on the SUB Plaza with free carnival games and activities followed by the all-ages show on the MacInnes Field. The lineup this year includes the Barenaked Ladies followed by Hey Ocean! and Michael Bernard Fitzgerald. Concert tickets are on sale now at the Outpost.

Have fun, stay safe, and join in the festivities! For more information, check out the AMS Block Party website.

3. Missing your Thunderbirds? They’re back in action this weekend.

Your UBC Thunderbirds are back in action this weekend as they take on the Corban College Warriors at Thunderbird Park. The ‘Birds will play a pair of double-headers beginning this Friday, April 2 at noon and again on Saturday, April 3 at 11:00 am. Visit the Thunderbirds website for all your news.

4. Noticed Storm the Wall on campus this week? Don’t miss the last two days of competition.

With only two days left in the competition don’t miss out on the incredible final heats. Today, March 31, the Super IronMan and IronWoman finals, the Staff/Faculty Challenge, and the VIP race will take place. We will cap off the event tomorrow, April 1, with the finals. Check out the Storm the Wall website for the most up-to-date information.

5. Live in residence? Remember your contract ends May 2, 2010 at noon.

If you have an eight-month Winter Session residence contract, remember to move out by May 2, 2010 at noon. For more information on how you can prepare to move out, visit the Student Housing and Hospitality Services website.

6. Studying late and want to catch a good night’s sleep? Stay at the Commuter Student Hostel.

To assist students in preparing for Saturday exams during exam period, the Commuter Student Hostel is available for Friday and Saturday night bookings on April 23 and April 24. For more information, please visit the Commuter Student Hostel website.

7. Looking for a place to live off campus this summer?  Keep these resources in mind:

• The Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC) for information about rental housing
• The Tenant Survival Guide for learning your rights and responsibilities as a renter
• Student Housing and Hospitality Services for a guide to off-campus housing if you’re looking for a place to start

8. Hanging around campus for Easter?  There will be limited services available.

The University will have reduced service levels on April 2 (Good Friday) and April 5 (Easter Monday).

But if you’re looking to get a head start on studying for finals, some libraries will be open during the holidays.

Brock Hall (Student Services) will be closed on Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5 and will reopen Tuesday, April 6.

9. Want to prepare ahead for exams and summer work? Attend a LEAP workshop.

Get prepared for the end of the semester and the start of the summer. Check out these LEAP workshops and register for two of our favourites, “Prepare for Summer 2010” and “Ace it! Exam Preparation and Performance Strategies.” Listen to experienced presenters and plan strategies for success.

10. Looking for a job on campus? Summer Work Study and Work Learn positions are now available.

If you are taking classes this summer you are eligible to participate in:

• Work Study (for domestic undergraduate and graduate students)
• Work Learn (for international undergraduate students)

With these programs, you can work in a well-paid, career-related job for up to 20 hours per week this summer. Check the Career Services website to learn more and see job postings.

11. Interested in learning about wellness? Come to the Kaiser Atrium on Thursday, April 1.

On Thursday, April 1, peer educators from Wellness and Engineering are hosting a Wellness Fair in the Kaiser Atrium from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Learn about healthy eating, sexual health, alcohol use, and stress management. Participants can enter to win prizes.

12. Interested in feminist scholarship? Apply to present your work at the Women’s and Gender Studies Undergrad Association’s conference.

The UBC Women’s and Gender Studies Undergrad Association is hosting an interdisciplinary conference on Saturday May 8, 2010, to showcase student learning. If you have something you would like to present at the conference, email a 100-word abstract to wagsconference@gmail.com by April 16. Or, if you would like to attend, you can register now.

13. Itching to get on the baseball diamond this spring? Register for UBC REC’s Spring Fever Slowpitch Tournament.

Spring is in full swing, so dust off your mitt and get ready to play softball! Bases, game balls, and catcher’s masks will be provided. Players must bring their own bats and gloves. CoRec teams of 12 to 15 participants only. Finish the school year in style as this tournament is a sure fire home run! Register by April 6, 2010.

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The previous edition of this e-newsletter is available in the archives. The next edition will be sent on April 14, 2010. If you have questions, please visit Ask Me, an interactive website that provides immediate answers to your questions about UBC.

Best of luck with the final weeks of classes, and let the countdown begin!

Welcome to UBC,
Carman and your student services team

As you bury yourself in textbooks and write your term papers, remember that there are only five weeks left of your first year. Make the most of them! I recommend signing up (with a team of friends or solo) for UBC’s Storm the Wall. Where else can you swim, run, cycle, and storm a wall?

Healthy Minds at UBC tip of the week: Want to know what your fellow students think about health and wellness issues? Check out Student Health 101. This month, new campus correspondent Bronwyn Coyne interviews UBC students, on video, about eating well on campus.

1. Interested in the CIS Championships? Your UBC Thunderbirds claimed the championship title for the third year!
2. Want to hear from UBC senior administrators on topics that matter to you? Check out the UBC Admin Blog.
3. Want to take summer classes, but can’t make it to campus? Take Distance Education courses.
4. Have any feedback for UBC Library? Complete the 2010 LibQUAL survey and enter to win a $200 UBC Bookstore gift certificate.
5. Are you an international student with administrative questions? Talk to an International Peer Advisor.
6. Enjoy musicals? Check out the productions coming to a campus residence near you.
7. Not sure what to do this summer? Apply for AMS Volunteer Connect Internship.

1. Interested in the CIS Championships? Your UBC Thunderbirds claimed the championship title for the third year!

The Thunderbirds thank you for your support. The women’s volleyball team claimed the CIS National Championship title for the third straight year, after defeating the University of Manitoba Bisons 3-1. The win capped off a great season: the T-Birds had a perfect record of 25-0!

Your nationally ranked men’s basketball team will head to Ottawa for the CIS National Championships. They’ll take on the Lakehead University Thunderwolves on Friday, March 19, 2010, at 11:30 am PST. You can watch the games online on SSN Canada.

Visit the UBC Thunderbirds website for complete tournament information.

2. Want to hear from UBC senior administrators on topics that matter to you? Check out the UBC Admin Blog.

If you’re interested in learning about the UBC administrative processes and voicing your opinions, check out the UBC Admin Blog.

Find out what Pierre Ouillet (Vice-President, Finance, Resources and Operations) and Brian Sullivan (Vice-President, Students) have to say about topics like the University budget.

3. Want to take summer classes, but can’t make it to campus? Take Distance Education courses.

Distance Education offers you flexibility while you complete full-credit courses toward your degree. You can choose from more than 125 full-credit courses that cover 30 subject areas.

See what other students have to say about Distance Education and explore your options on the Office of Learning Technology website.

4. Have any feedback for UBC Library? Complete the 2010 LibQUAL survey and enter to win a $200 UBC Bookstore gift certificate.

Complete the 2010 LibQUAL survey and tell us how UBC Library can serve you better.

5. Are you an international student with administrative questions? Talk to an International Peer Advisor.

If you are an international student and have questions about study permits, entry visas, work permits, Social Insurance Numbers, Individual Tax Numbers, or health insurance, you can talk to an International Peer Advisor.

Drop by the Centre for Student Involvement in Brock Hall on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

You’ll also find International Peer Advisors at:

• International House, Monday to Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
• Totem Park on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
• Place Vanier on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
• Dr. Simon K. Y. Lee Global Lounge on Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm

6. Enjoy musicals? Check out the productions coming to a campus residence near you.

Totem Park presents 42nd Street March 25 to 27, 2010, at 7:00 pm.

• Tickets are on sale for $8 from March 15 to 19 in Totem Park Residence cafeteria.
• A limited number of tickets will be available for $10 at the door.
• For more information, email totemparkmusical@gmail.com.

Place Vanier presents That 80s Show March 18 to 20, 2010, at 8:00 pm.

• Tickets are on sale for $7 from March 12 through 18 (between 5:00 and 7:00 pm) in the Place Vanier Commonsblock.
• A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
• For more information, email patrick.li@ubc.ca.

7. Not sure what to do this summer? Apply for AMS Volunteer Connect Internship.

The AMS Volunteer Connect Internship Program provides rewarding opportunities for you to gain valuable experience in fields related to your areas of interest. These internship positions will expose you to a variety of networks in a professional working environment.

The summer placement deadline is April 6, 2010! An info session will be held on March 22. Don’t miss out. For more information, please
visit our website.

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The previous edition of this e-newsletter is available in the archives. The next edition will be sent on March 31, 2010. If you have questions, please visit Ask Me, an interactive website that provides immediate answers to your questions about UBC.

Welcome to UBC,
Emily and your student services team

The 2010 Winter Olympic Games have come and gone, and .Canada is left with the legacy of the Games and a record number of gold medals. Lucky for us we can still look forward to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, with the sledge hockey competition right here on campus!

Healthy Minds at UBC tip of the week:

March is Nutrition Month in Canada! Here at UBC, Wellness Peer Educators will be giving two free workshops on healthy eating for students. Register online for the workshop that fits your schedule.

You can also download A+ Eating (2.2MB PDF) for inexpensive recipes and nutritional tips, or pick up a copy at the UBC Wellness Centre for $1 (minimum donation). Any amount you contribute above $1 will be donated to Haiti earthquake relief.

1. Looking for opportunities for interaction, reflection, and fun with international students? Participate in I. Week.
2. Thinking about your taxes? Get help from TACS.
3. Considering summer classes? Summer Session course registration opens soon.
4. Want to find out what events are taking place on campus? Check out This Week at UBC.
5. Is this your year to Storm The Wall? Be part of the biggest intramural event in North America.
6. Looking to get more involved at UBC next year? Apply to a Peer Program.
7. Interested in learning about issues of access to essential medicines in third-world countries? Register for the Global Health and Human Security Conference.
8. Concerned about climate change? Attend the No Other World (NOW) Sustainability Conference.
9. Interested in learning and teaching that is supported by technology? Attend EDUcamp 2010.
10. Want a chance to win an Air Canada travel voucher or Paralympic tickets? Complete the UBC undergraduate survey.
11. Haven’t had your fill of Winter Games fun? The 2010 Paralympic Winter Games begin on March 12.
12. Want to live on campus this summer? Apply for summer housing.
13. Wonder how innovation and technology are changing our world and our future? Find out at INNOVATE.
14. Want to learn abroad next year? Find out how at a Go Global information session.
15. Interested in volunteering this summer? Check out the AMS Volunteer Connect Fair.

1. Looking for opportunities for interaction, reflection, and fun with international students? Participate in I. Week.

Check out International Week (I. Week) from March 15 to 19 to:

• Hear global talks by world-renowned speakers
• Visit international career and volunteer fairs
• Enjoy delectable food, dance, drama, international films, and displays
• Take in live performances

For more information, visit the I. Week website.

2. Thinking about your taxes? Get help from TACS.

The UBC Tax Assistance Clinic (TACS) is a student-run organization that helps students and low-income individuals prepare their tax returns. The clinic will be held as follows:

• Date: March 1–26
• Time: 10:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday
• Location: International House (map)

To receive confidential assistance with your taxes, please register online to make an appointment.

3. Considering summer classes? Summer Session course registration opens soon.

The 2010 Summer Session course schedule is now available for viewing on the Student Service Centre. Registration opens in the third week of March. Check out the Summer 2010 registration web page for exact dates.

4. Want to find out what events are taking place on campus? Check out This Week at UBC.

UBCevents has launched This Week at UBC, a weekly video segment that highlights upcoming events that you won’t want to miss out on. To view each week’s featured events, click the current week’s video in the UBCevents blog section.

5. Is this your year to Storm the Wall? Be part of the biggest intramural event in North America.

Join more than 3,000 UBC students as they swim, sprint, bike, run, and climb over a twelve-foot wall. Participate on a women’s, men’s, or co-rec team of five people, or participate as an individual in our IronPerson category.

There’s room for everyone, whether you want to participate as a “just for fun” or competitive team. Make this your year to Storm the Wall!

• Event dates: March 28–April 1
• Mandatory pre-race clinics: March 23–28
• Registration deadline: March 24

Get more information on the UBC Rec Centre website, or register online.

6. Looking to get more involved at UBC next year? Apply to a Peer Program.

The deadline for Peer Program applications has been extended. Apply online by March 8.

7. Interested in learning about issues of access to essential medicines in third-world countries? Register for the Global Health and Human Security Conference.

This conference aims to shed light on issues related to the lack of access to essential medicines, and to critically analyze them. From March 26 to 28, participate in the dialogue and learn how you can help.

For more information, or to register online, visit the Global Health and Human Security website.

8. Concerned about climate change? Attend the No Other World (NOW) Sustainability Conference.

UBC’s 2010 NOW Sustainability Conference will take place on March 11 and 12. Register online to attend this free event. Seating is limited.

9. Interested in learning and teaching that is supported by technology? Attend EDUcamp 2010.

Attend this UBC community-inclusive event to examine current trends in teaching and learning, and to participate in hands-on sessions using technology tools.

• Date: Thursday, March 18
• Time: 8:15 am–4:00 pm
• Location: Lillooet Room, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (map)
• Cost: Free

For more information or to register online, visit the EDUcamp 2010 website.

10. Want a chance to win an Air Canada travel voucher or Paralympic tickets? Complete the UBC undergraduate survey.

In early February, you were invited to participate in the UBC undergraduate student survey. Surveys are an important way for us to hear your feedback, and they help UBC to take action on the most relevant issues for students.

Please check your email for the link or visit the Centre for Student Involvement website and tell us about your student experience!

11. Haven’t had your fill of Winter Games fun? The 2010 Paralympic Winter Games begin on March 12.

On March 11, UBC will be one of only 13 community stops on the Paralympic Torch Relay For more information, please visit the UBC Olympic and Paralympic Secretariat website.

After the Torch Relay, UBC will be hosting sledge hockey at Thunderbird Arena, while events and activities will continue to take place all over the city. To find out what’s happening during the Paralympic Games, visit the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games website.

12. Want to live on campus this summer? Apply for summer housing.

Applications are now available for current Winter Session 2009/10 residents and new applicants. Visit the UBC Student Housing and Hospitality Services website for more information.

13. Wonder how innovation and technology are changing our world and our future? Find out at INNOVATE.

Join us on March 13 for an integrative conference on innovation and technology in the 21st century.

• Explore how ideas in technology create individual, local, and global solutions in the context of sustainable social and economic policies.
• Learn how you can create change, today, from leaders in international development, energy, and sustainability.

Snacks and lunch will be provided. For a list of speakers or to register online, visit the INNOVATE website.

14. Want to learn abroad next year? Find out how at a Go Global information session.

Information sessions about the following opportunities will be held throughout March:

• International Service Learning – apply by March 21
• Canadian Field Studies in Africa – apply by April 1
• Exchange and Study Abroad – apply by May 14

For detailed information, visit the Go Global website.

15. Interested in volunteering this summer? Check out the AMS Volunteer Connect Fair.

To learn more about volunteer organizations, come to the AMS Volunteer Connect Fair.

• Date: March 15, 16, and 29–31
• Time: 11:00 am–2:30 pm
• Location: SUB Main Concourse

The fair is in partnership with I. Week.

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The previous edition of this e-newsletter is available in the archives. The next edition will be sent on March 17, 2010. If you have questions, please visit Ask Me, an interactive website that provides immediate answers to your questions about UBC.

Welcome to UBC,
Pamela and your student services team

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games are in full swing! I love how Vancouver has come alive with music, lights, spirit, and hope. It’s wonderful to watch the world come together and put aside differences to unite in the pursuit of sport. I hope the world falls in love with Vancouver and all the celebrations around the city.

Healthy Minds at UBC tip of the week: Check out this month’s issue of Student Health 101 for tips on how to enjoy Reading Break without breaking the bank. You can also find out about the free activities around town on the Healthy Minds at UBC blog.

1. Want to learn how to make the most of your research time in the library? Join the Student to Scholar Program.
2. Need a tax receipt for your tuition, awards, or U-Pass? It’s tax time again.
3. Want to know when and where your final exams are? Check out the online exam schedule.
4. Passionate about leadership and want to be a part of a dynamic team? Apply to the 2011 Student Leadership Conference Planning Committee.
5. Looking to get involved in UBC REC tournaments? Register today.
6. Got school spirit? Come out and support the UBC men’s basketball team.

1. Want to learn how to make the most of your research time in the library? Join the Student to Scholar Program.

The Student to Scholar Program is workshop-based. It will provide you with the tools and skills needed for a successful academic journey.

You will take at least one workshop from each area:

• learning skills
• lifestyle balance
• library skills
• technology skills

After completion, you will be given a certificate of recognition and a prize. You’ll also be entered into a draw to win UBC Bookstore gift cards. For more information, visit the LEAP website.

The deadline to join the program is February 28, 2010.

2. Need a tax receipt for your tuition, awards, or U-Pass? It’s tax time again.

Your T2202A, T4A, and U-Pass Tax Credit are now available for download at the Student Service Centre. Login to the Student Service Centre, and select “Finances.”

If, like me, taxes and forms boggle your mind, get more information from the Canada Revenue Agency website.

3. Want to know when and where your final exams are? Check out the online exam schedule.

Check out the 2009/10 Examination Schedule – now online. To access a personalized exam schedule, login to the Student Service Centre and select “My Exam Schedule.”

4. Passionate about leadership and want to be a part of a dynamic team? Apply to the 2011 Student Leadership Conference Planning Committee.

We know you’re out there. You know the world is constantly moving. But are you making it turn? You want more than an experience. More than a chance to make a difference. You want to be the change. So, what’s stopping you? Own y(our) passion. Share y(our) passion. Live y(our) passion. We’re here. And it’s time. To lead your campus.

So, what do you say? We’re waiting. Apply today! Applications are due March 5, 2010.

5. Looking to get involved in UBC REC tournaments? Register today.

March madness kicks off with the Howl at the Moon Volleyball Tournament, the Thunderbirdie Golf Championships, and the Winter Tennis Open.

Registration closes the first week back in March. Check out UBC REC for the most up-to-date information.

6. Got school spirit? Come out and support the UBC men’s basketball team.

Thunderbird fans, bring the noise! Your men’s basketball team hosts the first round of Canada West Playoffs on February 25 to 27, 2010.

Tipoff is at 7:00 pm at the War Memorial Gym. Cheer on your T-Birds as they look to sweep up the University of Alberta Pandas.

For a schedule of upcoming games, visit the UBC Thunderbirds website.

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The previous edition of this e-newsletter is available in the archives. The next edition will be sent on March 3, 2010. If you have questions, please visit Ask Me, an interactive website that provides immediate answers to your questions about UBC.

Welcome to UBC,
Carman and your student services team