Students’ Union Okanagan of UBC

motionballU Marathon of Sport
2024-03-23 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | UBCO Campus, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
motionball is a national non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics. The Marathon of Sport is our annual signature event, which is an amazing day where over 100 UBCO students come out to fundraise and play alongside local Special Olympics athletes for a fun-filled day of sport and inclusion! You can sign up as a team captain, where you would recruit your friends and create a team to fundraise and participate in the event, or you can sign up as an individual and we would add you to a team. The registration fee includes coffee and pastries in the morning, lunch, and a motionball t-shirt! Plus, if fundraise at least $50, you can get your registration fee back. We hope to see you there!
Register here!
Location: UBCO Gymnasium

OKEA Weekly Super Smash Brothers Tournaments
2024-03-23 12:00 - 19:00 | Library, UBCO Campus, 3287 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
This event is a video game tournament where players will play Smash Bros games against other people.
There will be setups that players will bring from their own homes (including monitors and Nintendo switches). Feel free to come and join!
Location: LIB 312

"Amirah Mahomed: From Co-op to Lab Manager in 4 Years"
2024-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
“Amirah Mahomed: From Co-op to Lab Director in 4 Years” details the remarkable journey of Amirah Mahomed, a young, dynamic professional who rapidly ascended from a cooperative education (co-op) student to the director of a prestigious research laboratory within the span of just four years. This event is designed to inspire and educate attendees on the power of dedication, strategic career planning, and the importance of seizing opportunities in the STEM fields.
The session begins with an overview of Amirah’s early days as a co-op student, highlighting her initial experiences, the challenges she faced, and the learning opportunities that came her way. It delves into the strategies she employed to stand out, the mentors who guided her, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career trajectory.
As the narrative progresses, the focus shifts to Amirah’s transition from student to professional, underscoring her innovative approaches to research, leadership skills, and her contribution to groundbreaking projects that caught the attention of senior management.
The latter part of the event is dedicated to her role as a lab director, including the responsibilities that come with the position, her approach to managing a diverse team, fostering a culture of innovation, and her vision for the future of research in her field.
This inspiring tale is not just a career progression story but a testament to the impact of mentorship, perseverance, and the willingness to embrace challenges. The event concludes with a Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage directly with Amirah, followed by a networking session to connect with fellow aspirants and professionals.
Location: EME 1151

Jeopardy
2024-03-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Prize-winning activity, watching Anime, and snacking.
Location: ART 214

FSA Barrio Fiesta
2024-03-23 18:00 - 21:00 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
A fun-filled night loaded with games, icebreaker activities, performances, and Filipino food! This is a night to celebrate Filipino culture and meet new people.
Get your tickets here!
Location: UNC 200 Ballroom

Okanagan Heritage Museum Tour
2024-03-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway, Kelowna, BC, V1Y6S7, Canada
A guided tour of the Okanagan Heritage Museum

Season Wrap-up Party
2024-03-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Kelowna Curling Club, 551 Recreation Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7V5, Canada
In celebration of the end of the 2023/24 curling season, OKSCC is inviting you to come out and curl with us! Snacks and drinks included!
Location: Kelowna Curling Club

E-Waste Drive
2024-03-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-26 12:30 - 14:30 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Have old electronics as part of our application for a scholarship to the Electronic Recycling Association in which we run an event and collect E-Waste that they then pick up to recycle. We are running some small tabling events on campus to collect E-Waste from students and bring them to our Club Space location on Innovation Drive which will be our pickup location for the ERA.
Location: EME 0020

Fiber Craft Club Meetup
2024-03-25 14:00 - 17:00 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Meet-up of Fiber crafters or Fiber craft learners!
Location: LIB 312

Battlebots Club Weekly Meeting
2024-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Recurring Battlebots Meeting.
Location: ART 203

Safeguarding Cats and Birds in the Okanagan
2024-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
A representative from the Stewardship Center of BC will be delivering a talk on the ecological problems faced by birds in the Okanagan, specifically focusing on the threats from outdoor or stray cats.
Free to attend, and pizza dinner will be provided.
Location: ART 104

Coding Club: Exploring Binary Search
2024-03-25 17:00 - 19:30 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Coding Club’s event on Binary Search will introduce the concept and different implementation methods. This event will include problem solving based on the techniques covered.
Location: EME 1153

GEOG Course Union AGM
2024-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The AGM will be an opportunity for students to learn more about the Geography Course Union. Students that wish to run for election to be on the GCU for the 2024/25 school year must attend this event.
Location: FIP 124

CCU CHEM 204 MIDTERM 2 STUDY SESSION
2024-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Library, UBCO Campus, 3287 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
CCU Members are invited to join the midterm 2 study session hosted for the class CHEM 204.
Location: LIB 305

SUO $5 Smart Meals
2024-03-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-28 11:00 - 17:00 | UNC Foyer, UBCO Campus, 3272 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada

Tuesday Night Board Games
2024-03-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Free Drop-in Board games from 5-10 every Tuesday night!
Location: ART 108

BCCU BIOC 309 Midterm 3 study session
2024-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Library, UBCO Campus, 3287 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
A midterm study session for biochem students to prepare for the third midterm of BIOC 309!
Location: LIB 306

Historical Arts and Combat Club Practice
2024-03-26 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

Day of the Dot: Free Sustainable Period Product Event
2024-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Picnic (UNC122), UNC122, University Centre, 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Kelowna, BC, V1V1V7, Canada

CSI weekly meetings
2024-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Campus Sustainability Initiatives is a student group that leads and supports student led projects to make our local community more sustainable. In our weekly meetings we bring a diverse array of students together to plan projects and events.
Location: ART 203

Queer DnD Oneshot Night
2024-03-27 18:00 - 21:30 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Come to Queer Oneshot Night! A standalone night introducing Dungeons and Dragons to new and returning players. Enjoy an evening of roleplaying, solving puzzles and fighting some strange, lizard-like creatures. Everyone is welcome! Dice and characters will be provided.
Location: ART 204, ART 219, ART 210, ART 102, ART 365

Giddah practice
2024-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
This practice in preparation of our upcoming performance.
Location: UNC 200

MCU Annual General Meeting
2024-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Interested in becoming a Microbiology Course Union executive next year? Want to learn more about the MCU? Join us at our AGM for information on becoming an executive, elections, budget reports, our events, and more!
Location: FIP 239

Women in Engineering Movie Night
2024-03-27 19:30 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Women in Engineering Movie Night “Hidden Figures” with ice cream and popcorn.
Location: FIP 204

CCU Spring Pub Night Ticket Sales
2024-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Commons Building, UBCO Campus, 3297 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Selling tickets for our Pub Night Event happening on April 5th 2024. A ticket will give you entry to the event, and a T-shirt.
Location: COM 100

Whole Blood + Plasma recruitment
2024-03-28 11:30 - 13:00 | UBCO Campus, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
We are doing a recruitment table for the main whole blood donation event that is on April 3rd. Our recruitment table will be to inform students of this event fo them to be able to sign up for a slot on the day and also answer any questions they have about the event and also just provide them info on plasma donation.
Location: LIB W

HCU March Study Session
2024-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Come and join the HCU for a relaxed drop-in study session with music and snacks! We provide peer support, help with paper writing, study tips, and more. You don’t have to be a History or Arts student to join: everybody is welcome, and no registration is required!
Location: ART 203

Wellness Event
2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
This event will provide a space for students to decompress from the stress of their academic life. They will take part in art therapy where colouring sheets and facemasks will be provided so they can relax before finals season begins. Moreover, the PCU will provide students with mental health and how-to prepare for finals support cards. Overall, this event serves as a break for all students who wish to disconnect from their stress for a couple of hours and reconnect with themselves to allow for a fresh start to the finals season.
Location: FIP 121
