UBCevents Update – April 29th – May 5th, 2012

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We want to hear from you about UBC Communications!

There is still five days to share your feedback with UBC Student Services about how we’ve been communicating with you. The online survey will take between 15-20 minutes to complete, please take the opportunity to provide information of how we can best support you in your university experiences. For further information about the study, including purpose, confidentiality, risks, and benefits, please read the full invitation letter to participate.

Please proceed to the survey.

P.S. Interested in contributing towards other UBC research studies?  UBC Student Communications Services is looking for feedback on concept designs for the new students.ubc.ca website – participants will receive a gift card for UBC Food Services. Contact student.communications@ubc.ca for more information.

Involvement Opportunities

There are many ways to get involved in the UBC community right now. Read below for three ways to engage today.

FREE Yoga, Dance, Martial Arts, Pilates, Health Classes

Each term UBC is pleased to offer a week long opportunity to try every martial arts, dance, health, yoga, and pilates class at the Student Recreation Centre for FREE. This spring, visit us at any point between May 12 – 18, to try out any of our great programs. Read the rest of this entry »

Summer Bursary Application

The summer bursary application will be available starting May 1st, 2012 on the student service centre.  As usual the application will be open for one month from May 1st – June 1st, 2012 and you will need the following 3 criteria to qualify: Read the rest of this entry »

UBCevents Update – April 22nd – April 28th, 2012

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Healthy Minds Tip: Getting Ready for Summer

Photo credit: Live Well, Learn Well

The exam period is nearly over, and that means summer is around the corner! Whether you’re planning to take further classes, work, or travel, here are a few tips to help you stay healthy and well during the summer season: Read the rest of this entry »

UBCevents Update – April 15th – April 21st, 2012

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Go Global International Service Learning Deadline Extended

The deadline for Go Global’s International Service Learning Term 1 placements has been extended to May 13, 2012.

International Service Learning combines volunteering, critical reflection and community collaboration. By participating in an ISL placement, you can help communities find solutions to complex global issues like HIV/AIDS, ecological sustainability, food security and immigration.

View the list of current opportunities on the Go Global website.

To hear what past ISL participants have had to say about their experiences, visit Go Global’s Student Profiles page on their website.

The deadline for Term 2 placements is still September 16, 2012.

Summer Soccer & Basketball Leagues

If you’re looking for great ways to stay active and engaged at UBC this summer, don’t miss out on the UBC REC Summer Soccer and Point Grey Basketball Leagues. Read the rest of this entry »