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UBC Recreation Open House-Sept. 8-14

Join UBC Recreation for a free week of programming and open houses at all of its sport facilities. Throughout the week, there will be free classes, including yoga, martial arts, aquatic fitness, dance, pilates, cycle fit, boot camps, and more.

President’s Installation-Sept. 12

Attend the installation of Professor Arvind Gupta as the 13th President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of British Columbia.  Join UBC students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community for a full day of events on the Vancouver campus.

UBC Homecoming-Sept. 13

This year’s Homecoming will feature a ton of fun activities, concluding with the big game on Saturday, Sept. 13 against the University of Calgary Dinos.  Come out and show your UBC pride!

What I LOVE about being QUEER: Film screening & discussion with Vivek Shraya-Sept.24

UBC is proud to welcome Vivek Shraya to UBC’s Vancouver campus on Sept 24 to screen his film, What I LOVE about being QUEER. Join a lively discussion about language, identity and being queer at UBC and in today’s society.

Main Mall Harvest Feast–Sept. 25

Share a sustainable, family style, long table dinner. White linens, tableware, glassware & candles will be set where old & new friends share in food, drink, & share stories. In collaboration between chefs from UBC & the AMS with some UBC Farm items.  Purchase tickets here. View the Harvest Feast Menu

Become a Thrive partner for 2014!

Thrive is both a mindset and a week-long series of events focused on building positive mental health for UBC students, faculty, and staff.  The campus community is invited to partner in hosting an event or promoting the initiative.  By partnering with Thrive, your group can contribute to this dialogue and support positive mental health at UBC.  Are you a faculty member?  You are invited to bring Thrive into the classroom.

Announcing new Healthy Workplace Funding criteria-Nov. 2014

The Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program (HWIP) is a fund available to UBC departments and units to support healthy activities in the workplace.  The program provides start-up funds for kick starting health related, sustainable initiatives.  Have a great idea but need some seed money to get it off the ground?  Already running programming but want to take it to the next level?  Apply for Healthy Workplace funding!  New funding criteria.  Deadline to apply is November 22, 2014.

New UBC App!

UBC’s updated iPhone and Android app is available for download.  Students, faculty, staff and prospective students can access up-to-date event information and news from around campus.  The app can also help users find their way around using a list of locations and maps.

Hot Box Yoga-UBC Corporate Discount

UBC’s newest yoga studio, located in Westbrook Village, is offering a corporate discount to staff and faculty.

Yoga at UBC’s International House

Yoga classes at International House are starting up again for the fall!

Off-Campus events

Best Catch Sustainable Seafood Festival, Steveston-Sept.  14

This free community event promotes the value of making ocean-friendly seafood choices.The Best Catch Sustainable Seafood Festival features live cooking demonstrations, food tastings, live music, and more!

Surrey Youth Fest, Sept. 20

An outdoor concert, live performances, an exhibitor’s expo and more.  All geared towards youth!

Vancouver International Film Festival– Starts Sept. 25

As one of the largest film festivals in North America, the 33rd annual Vancouver International Film Festival brings Vancouver audiences some of the best films from around the globe.

Richmond Culture Days-Sept. 26-28

This year, Richmond is pleased to present the 5th annual Culture Days, a Canada-wide program featuring free arts and culture activities that showcase creativity in the community.  From backstage tours to pottery demos to hands-on Chinese calligraphy workshops, there is something for all ages and interests.

Alive interactive-September Issue

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