Students’ Union Okanagan of UBC

Policy Committee Meeting
2024-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
The SUO committee meetings are open to the members unless the Board of Directors has empowered the committee and the committee duly resolves to move the meeting in camera.
Please check out the events calendar to see when the committees are meeting. If you wish to observe the meeting or bring something forward at a committee meeting, please contact the chair of a committee.
Chair of the Policy Committee:
VP Internal
Rajat Arora
vpinternal@suo.ca

Finance Committee Meeting
2024-08-21 11:00 - 12:00
The SUO committee meetings are open to the members unless the Board of Directors has empowered the committee and the committee duly resolves to move the meeting in camera.
Please check out the events calendar to see when the committees are meeting. If you wish to observe the meeting or bring something forward at a committee meeting, please contact the chair of a committee.
Chair of the Finance Committee:
VP Finance and Administration
vpfinance@suo.ca

Board Meeting
2024-08-20 12:00 - 14:00
Our Board Meetings are open to the membership unless the Board of Directors resolves to move the meeting in camera. The agenda will be posted at least 72 hours in advance of a meeting on the SUO website. Please click the link below for the agenda:
Meeting Agenda & Minutes – Students’ Union Okanagan of UBC (suo.ca)
The August board meeting will be held through zoom. If you wish to observe the meeting, please contact the SUO Governance Coordinator at governance.coordinator@suo.ca.

Oversight Committee Meeting
2024-08-16 10:00 - 12:00
The SUO committee meetings are open to the members unless the Board of Directors has empowered the committee and the committee duly resolves to move the meeting in camera.
Please check out the events calendar to see when the committees are meeting. If you wish to observe the meeting or bring something forward at a committee meeting, please contact the chair of a committee.
Chair of the Oversight Committee:
Aliasgar Sakarwala
aliasgar.sakarwala@suo.ca

Summer Internal Battlebots Competition 2024
2024-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Small unofficial competition to check the performance of bots before Kilobots, previous one was postponed.

Campaigns Committee Meeting
2024-08-08 15:00 - 16:00
The SUO committee meetings are open to the members unless the Board of Directors has empowered the committee and the committee duly resolves to move the meeting in camera.
Please check out the events calendar to see when the committees are meeting. If you wish to observe the meeting or bring something forward at a committee meeting, please contact the chair of the committee.
Chair of the Campaigns Committee:
VP External
Abby Newman
vpexternal@suo.ca

Media Fund Committee
2024-08-07 15:00 - 16:00
The SUO committee meetings are open to the members unless the Board of Directors has empowered the committee and the committee duly resolves to move the meeting in camera.
Please check out the events calendar to see when the committees are meeting. If you wish to observe the meeting or bring something forward at a committee meeting, please contact the chair of a committee.
Chair of the Media Fund Committee:
VP Campus Life
Saaim Imran
vpcampuslife@suo.ca

Campaigns Committee Meeting
2024-07-25 11:00 - 12:00 | SUO 133C, 3272 University Way, UNC133C, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The SUO committee meetings are open to the members unless the Board of Directors has empowered the committee and the committee duly resolves to move the meeting in camera.
Please check out the events calendar to see when the committees are meeting. If you wish to bring something forward at a committee meeting, please contact the chair of a committee.
Chair of the Campaigns Committee:
Abby Newman
vpexternal@suo.ca

Summer Internal Battlebots Competition
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Small unofficial competition to check the performance of bots before Kilobots.

Location: EME 1202

HES Graduate Research Day
2024-05-09 17:00 - 20:30 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Graduate Research Day is an annual, student-led conference for graduate students to present their work. The conference provides an opportunity for students to develop presentation skills, receive valuable feedback on research projects, and network with fellow students and faculty to promote collaborations, all in a safe and supportive environment.
Location: UNC 200 Ballroom

Historical Arts and Combat Club Practice
2024-05-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Come join the Historical Arts and Combat Club as we practice diverse historical fighting methods, dance, and participate in nearly forgotten arts and sciences.
Location: UNC 200 Ballroom

Stargazing Night!
2024-05-03 20:00 - 23:30, 2024-04-19 20:00 - 23:30 | Pine Trail Lookout, Kelowna, B.C, Canada
Stargazing night for students of all departments and disciplines! We set up telescopes and you get to study the cosmos with us.
Location: Pine Trail Lookout

Friday Night RPGs
2024-05-03 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-26 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Games Club will be hosting student-led groups of players playing role-playing games (RPGs) weekly from 5 – 10 PM.
Location: ART 203, ART 102, ART 106, ART 108, ART 206, ART 208, ART 210, ART 218, ART 219, ART 112

Chess Club
2024-05-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-19 17:00 - 19:00 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Join us every Friday at 5-7pm for our weekly chess club meetup! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, you’re welcome to come and play some games, sharpen your skills, and socialize with other chess fans. Our friendly club members will be on hand to offer tips, answer questions, and facilitate games. So come on down to play some chess. We can’t wait to see you there!

Located: ASC Foyer

Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conference
2024-05-03, 2024-05-02 | UBCO Campus, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Announcing a student conference opportunity on May 2– May 3, 2024 themed An Interdisciplinarian’s Toolbox: Emerging Practices and Methodologies for Crossing Disciplinary Boundaries. Taking place on the UBC Okanagan Campus in Kelowna, BC on Syilx Territory, this conference invites 5-minute student presentations centered on thesis work or research at any stage that can be explored through an interdisciplinary lens.

Undergraduate and graduate students from across Western Canada are encouraged to submit their work. A Call For Proposals is open until January 19, 2024, and event registration will open March 11, 2024.

This conference will include:

A keynote speaker address by Dr. Yelena Gluzman (UofA);
Student research and panel presentations;
Professional and casual networking opportunities;
Morning fireside talks; and
Coffee, snacks, and a catered lunch.

To submit your abstract, register, or learn more, visit www.interdisciplinary.ca

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Student Society, and Okanagan Academic Fund are supporting this conference.

Pub Fight Night
2024-04-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Freddy’s Brew Pub, 124-948 McCurdy Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1X 2P7, Canada
We will be putting on a demonstration of historical fighting hosted at Freddy’s Brew pub. Come watch and enjoy some food, drinks, and entertainment for the evening.
Location: Freddy’s Brew Pub

Annual General Meeting
2024-04-26 17:00 - 19:00 | ASC 140, UBCO Campus, 3187 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
i. receiving and approving the preceding year’s financial statement;
ii. presenting the annual operating budget of the Course Union;
iii. receiving the report of the President with respect to the activities of the
Course Union in the present academic year of the University;
iv. special Resolutions and/or Ordinary Resolutions per the agenda; and
v. receiving motions from the floor.
Location: ASC 140

Nepalese New Year Celebration
2024-04-21 10:00 - 16:00 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
This booking is requested to organize a get together event for Nepalese Scholar’s Association (NepSA) at UBCO and Nepalese Society of Okanagan valley (NSOV) to celebrate Nepalese New Year and exchange greetings between Nepalese community residing in the Okanagan valley.
Some ready-made snacks (cookies, chips etc), foods (sandwiches, pizza) and drinks (coffee, tea, soft drinks) will be served.
Location: UNC 200 Ballroom

Practice
2024-04-19 19:00 - 22:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
A practice to get the performance group ready for their performance at the formal.
Location: EME 0020

SUO $5 Smart Meals
2024-04-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-16 11:00 - 17:00 | UNC Foyer, UBCO Campus, 3272 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
