Taylor Scott – on Behalf of our Community 529 Registration Team
Is Bike to Work Week (BTWW) already over? If I had my way, it would be Bike to Work Month at the very least and everyone...
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Pride Picnic
July 19, 2017
Pop by UBC’s first-ever Pride Picnic in recognition of the 15th anniversary of Positive Space on campus! All are welcome to come together for a free, fun and inclusive party outside the UBC Bookstore on August 3 between 11-2PM. You don’t want to miss: CiTR vibes Snappy slam poetry Ice-...
July 04, 2017
Volunteer with us!
We are looking for a group of enthusiastic individuals to help make our UBC Chef Challenge event on July 20th a great success. If you have experience with events, organization, or are simply a hard-working and outgoing person, then we would love if you could join us to help! The volunteer...
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June 27, 2017
Take the Connections & Engagement Survey
How easy do you find it to make friends in Metro Vancouver? Do you know your neighbours well enough to ask for help? How would you describe your sense of belonging? In 2012, Vancouver Foundation released their first Connections & Engagement report. The survey revealed that Metro Vancouver...
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June 14, 2017
Celebrating Chronicles of our Community!
Last week, the Community Development team held a gathering to appreciate the efforts of people behind some awesome community projects made possible through a little financial help from UTown@UBC Community Grants , UTown @ UBC Animation Grants and UTown @ UBC Wellbeing Grants. Over 45 people...
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June 12, 2017
Who's in for Summer suds 'n grub? UBC Chef Challenge is back!
Summer Suds n’ Grub, live music & friends Buy your ticket now! It’s almost time! Chef Challenge is back on July 20th and this time joining chefs from your favourite campus food outlets will be Land & Food Systems Aggies, a special team of your fellow faculty/students...
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June 06, 2017
Celebrate Garden Days at UBC Botanical Gardens
June 16-18: Bring your family and friends to tour the Garden. Admission to the Garden is 2-for-1* and admission to the Greenheart TreeWalk is half-price all weekend long. *Free admission applies to the equal or lesser value admission. Not to be used in conjunction with any other coupon or...
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May 24, 2017
A Week of Car-Free Fun at UBC
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...
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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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