Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
Posted by: Miranda Massie | April 27, 2013
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Moksha Yoga Vancouver is UBC’s latest corporate partner!
Regularly $40, UBC staff and faculty can enjoy their introductory month of unlimited classes for only $20. Just print the UBC discount coupon and bring your employee ID card!
Moksha Yoga is a green, clean, hot yoga series that stretches, strengthens and tones the muscles while detoxifying the body and calming the mind. A regualr Moksha practice gives participants the chance to explore what this means for each individual; whether it’s finding freedom from chronic pain, freedom from self judgement, or freedom from playing Angry Bird marathons.
Find out more about Moksha Yoga Vancouver.
Filed under: Events, May 2013, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: corporate discounts, Corporate rates, Moksha yoga, Yoga
Posted by: Miranda Massie | April 26, 2013
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An annual event created by HUB, B2WW is a great opportunity for you to commute to and from work with other cyclists, get fit and contribute to UBC’s sustainability goals by tracking your commuting kilometers in a friendly competition with other workplaces across Metro Vancouver.
UBC’s Bike to Work Week will be held from May 27th-June 2nd 2013 and Transportation Planning is encouraging all faculty, staff and student cyclists to get on bikes, sign-up and log commutes.
Don’t miss:
UBC Cycling Skills Training
- Wednesday, May 22nd
- ANGU 335: 12 – 1pm
- A fun & interactive free workshop covering everything you need to know about biking to work: safety scenarios, taking bikes on transit, route planning, what to wear & more!
UBC Commuter Station
- Wednesday, May 29th
- 4 – 6 pm
- Agronomy Road and Wesbrook Mall – Pharmaceutical Sciences Building
- Free refreshments, giveaways and mechanic services by the UBC Bike Kitchen
- Enter to win prizes – including an Opus bike provided by Urban Racks!
Filed under: Events, May 2013, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: B2WW, bike to work week, cycling, UBC Transportation Planning
Posted by: Colin Hearne | April 24, 2013
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Food Labels-Reading between the lines: Join food literacy expert Francesca Gesualdi from Vancouver’s own extremely popular, family run social enterprise -Foodwisdom - and let her guide you through a one hour workshop on what exactly to look for, and what to avoid in food labels. This workshop on Thursday May 9th is a must for all interested in hidden dangers. Click here to register
CrossFit – An Introduction: CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program that can be applied to pretty much everyone - if you’re interested in moving your body, it can probably help you. Come along on Tuesday May 7th as ‘CrossFit West10‘ introduce this fantastic new way of achieving physical fitness and offer concessions and discounts exclusive to UBC staff and faculty. Click here to register
Become an Ergo Rep: Would you like to learn how to promote, educate and ensure musculo-skeletal health in your department? The Ergonomics program at UBC strives to have an Office Ergonomics Representative for each department and so Health Promotion Programs is providing FREE training on Thurs May 16, 2013 from 1-4pm. Click here for more information
Stretch to Survive: An Active Workshop : Unlock that inner athlete with certified Senior Personal Trainer at the UBC BodyWorks Fitness Centre Rachel Wong on Thursday May 16th . Learn to incorporate flexibility training and the key stretches that are necessary to prevent injuries by incorporating these quick and easy stretches into your daily routine. Click here to register
Health Sleep Habits: Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. Our thoughts are clearer, our reactions faster and our emotions less fragile. Come along on Wednesday May 22nd to pick up a few tips and let sleep expert Mary Roncarelli get you back on track. Click here to register
Zumba: Join professional dance artist, instructor and choreographer Kirby Rae-Snell for this one-of-a-kind dance/fitness program on Tuesday May 28th. Achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in an exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate. Click here to register
Power Walking: Take a time out for your mental and physical health. Join your campus colleagues for a lunch hour walk on Mondays or Fridays. All abilities welcome. Mondays at 12.30pm and Fridays at 12.10pm outside the General Services Administration Building (GSAB). For more information call 604-827-3047, email efap.info@ubc.ca or click here
Filed under: EFAP, Events, May 2013 | Tags: food labels, Moving Minds, stretching, Walking, zumba
Posted by: Miranda Massie | April 3, 2013
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On Friday, May 3rd, UBC REC and UBC Human Resources will be hosting the third annual Staff and Faculty Sports Day.
This FREE event will run from 11:30am to 1:00pm where teams of 4-6 will compete in a variety of mental and physical challenges.
UBC Staff & Faculty from Point Grey, Robson Square, and VGH are all encouraged to participate. Whether you want to participate as an office, department, or an individual, there’s an activity designed for everyone.
Registration closes on Friday, April 26.
Register now!
Prizes will be awarded to the winning team as well as the most spirited team. At the conclusion of the event, all participants will be entered into a draw to win one of a number of draw prizes including golf lessons. There will also be a selection of healthy foods and snacks available at this event, provided by UBC Food Services.
Filed under: April 2013, Events, Food, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: mental health, physical activity, physical health, Sports day 2013, staff and faculty sports day, ubc rec
Posted by: Miranda Massie | April 3, 2013
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Congratulations go out to Maria L. Miu, our 2013 Travelling Health Fair draw prize winner!
Maria is an administrator at the Museum of Anthropology and she received a gift card to UBC Food Services for taking the time to fill out an evaluation form. Our programs could not run without the consistent and constructive feedback of participants like Maria.
Filed under: April 2013, EFAP, Events, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: moa, prize draw, Prizes, Travelling Health Fair, UBC Food Services
Posted by: Miranda Massie | April 3, 2013
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The UBC Tennis Centre is the only public tennis centre in Vancouver and it provides the facility, instruction and services required for people of all ages and all levels of playing ability to improve their skills and enjoy their tennis experience!
The Tennis Centre is proud to be involved and helping to host the Davis Cup tie against Italy on April 5-7 2013, played right here on campus at Doug Mitchell Arena. This is a wonderful opportunity to watch some of the finest players in the world right here in our backyard. Come on out and cheer team Canada on to victory and hopefully a semi-final berth for the first time in history!
Here are just some of the Centre’s program highlights. For full details visit their website. (more …)
Filed under: April 2013, Events, Physical Health | Tags: tennis, tennis at ubc, UBC Tennis Centre
Posted by: Miranda Massie | April 3, 2013
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MovingMinds is a free event designed by the School of Kinesiology to help better enable staff and faculty to choose and access health resources.
This event is focused specifically on incorporating incremental physical activity into the day, in order to help to maintain and sustain wellbeing and it welcomes University staff and faculty to walk or run as an alternative way to spend time away from work.
On May 16th, walk or run our half-kilometer loop and challenge yourself to as many laps as you can fit into your busy day! Encourage your colleagues and friends on campus to join us for music and movement meant to keep the hearts, minds and bodies pumping.
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Main Mall between University Blvd and Stores Road
Bring your colleagues out to join and help spread the Moving Minds movement on campus!
Filed under: April 2013, Events, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: free events, Moving Minds, School of Kinesiology, walking at ubc
Posted by: Miranda Massie | April 3, 2013
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UBC REC has introduced new Karma Yoga classes!
Bring a canned food item to donate to the UBC Food Bank and enjoy a $3 yoga class.
Mondays: 9:00 pm-10:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30 am-8:30 am
A little Karma goes a long way!
Filed under: April 2013, Events, Food, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: charitable donations, donations, food bank, karma, ubc rec, Yoga, yoga at ubc
Posted by: Miranda Massie | April 3, 2013
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S.P.A.C.E.-Organizing Clutter : Part 1 of our ‘Simplify your Life’ double-header. Let Linda Chu from ‘Out of Chaos‘ help you see an immediate boost in your productivity & decrease in your stress. Tues April 9th from 12-1pm
Top 10 Stressors : Understand the Stress Response and learn the best and the easiest ways to keep yourself feeling balanced in everyday life with Vancouver’s own key note speaker Sharon Promislow. Tues. April 16th from 12-1pm
Time Management– Focusing on what matters most :Part 2 of our ‘Simplify your Life’ double-header. For those that are overburdened and stressed with too much email, voice mail, paper and people interruptions. Let Linda Chu help you get organised! Tues. April 23rd from 12-1pm
Become an Ergo Rep: Would you like to learn how to promote, educate and ensure musculoskeletal health in your department? The Ergonomics program at UBC strives to have an Office Ergonomics Representative for each department and so Health Promotion Programs is providing FREE training on Thurs. May 16, 2013 from 1-4pm.
Power Walking: Take a time out for your mental and physical health. Join your campus colleagues for a lunch hour walk on Mondays or Fridays. All abilities welcome. April 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 @ 12.10pm outside the General Services Administration Building (GSAB).
Filed under: April 2013, Events, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: ergo rep, Free Healthy UBC Events, organization, stress management, stressors, time management
Posted by: Miranda Massie | April 2, 2013
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Thank you so much for your interest in our giveaway contest!
We had an overwhelming response from our readers with over 50 responses within the first 20 minutes! We would like to congratulate Jie Ie Baik, programs assistant in the Faculty of Arts, First Nations Study Program who was the 5th person to respond with the correct answers.
A big thanks the UBC Tennis Centre for this great giveaway! Go Team Canada Go!
Filed under: April 2013, Events | Tags: Davis Cup, Free tickets, Prize giveaway, UBC Tennis Centre
Moksha Yoga Vancouver is UBC’s latest corporate partner!
