We caught up with Aida Mas from the Bike Kitchen to learn about their newest initiative, Kids Bike Library. Kids and preteens grow out of clothes and even bycicles so fast, parents may find difficult...
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A Week of Car-Free Fun at UBC
May 24, 2017
From May 15-19, Walk ‘n Roll to School returned and encouraged kids (and parents) to leave their car at home and get walking, biking or rollerblading to school. This annual program is designed to promote healthy, safe and sustainable transportation—and encourages students to experience all that is...
May 15, 2017
Reduce Bike Theft at UBC!
Help us reduce bike theft at UBC. Take this short 3-minute survey to share your thoughts about bike theft on campus. By filling the survey, you will be entered to win two carbon wheelsets or two high-end locks for your beloved bike. Our goal is to collect and share as much information as...
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May 03, 2017
May is Safe & Sustainable Transportation Month at UBC
Consider the arrival of sunny weather an extra incentive to get out of the cars and start commuting on two feet or two wheels! Campus and Community Planning is promoting Safe and Sustainable Transportation Month all throughout May, with a series of events and activities centered around...
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April 24, 2017
Join us for a Jane's Walk
Join us for a Jane's Walk this year with Campus & Community Planning Landscape Architect, Dean Gregory and Manager of Community Planning, Joanne Proft. Jane's Walks are held annually around the world including at UBC to celebrate and honour urbanist Jane Jacobs, an advocate for sustainable and...
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April 13, 2017
Earth Day is April 22! Check out these UBC events
This year's Earth Day Network theme is Environmental Climate Literacy and, in Canada, Earth Day Canada theme is Earth Play. There are a number of events you can attend to engage in conversations revolving Earth Day. UBC's Climate Action Plan: What's next? April 19, 2017...
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March 30, 2017
Register now for Kids Fit!
Kids are happiest when they are running, jumping and playing! Registration is now open for Kids Fit, a 6-week program that helps kids aged 7-12 develop physical literacy through fun games, sports and activities all over UBC campus. Program fee is only $40 for UTown@UBC and UNA residents....
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March 15, 2017
We are Hiring!
Passionate about building community on campus? You could be Community Development's newest team member as Community Animator. We're looking for a dynamic, creative, engaged student who is interested in developing project coordination and event management skills, as well as flexing their...
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March 14, 2017
Join us at the Reconciliation Pole Installation Ceremony
Honouring a Time Before, During and After Canada’s Indian Residential Schools The University of British Columbia invites you to join in the raising of Reconciliation Pole. Reconciliation Pole will be installed in the manner of a traditional Haida pole raising. All are welcome to...
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March 13, 2017
Spring Break at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum
During Spring Break, join the Beaty Biodiversity Museum every day at 12:00 pm for a different hands-on activity, brought to you by volunteers, staff, curators, and special guests! Meet new friends while exploring different aspects of the biodiversity around us. From identifying incredible insects,...
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February 27, 2017
Lee Square Pop Up Playground
Drop by after school or work and don't miss the special light display that will transform Lee Square into a Pop Up Playground. Move your way through games like hopscotch and four squares, dance around to the beat of our DJ, and enjoy some street eats. More info: http://planning.ubc.ca/news-...
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February 03, 2017
February is the Month to Get Moving
This February, break up with your chair and fall in love with moving more and sitting less! Move UBC is a month-long campaign focused on encouraging our community members to reduce sedentary behaviour and fit movement into their day in fun and easy ways—this campaign exemplifies UBC’s vision for...
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