Students’ Union Okanagan of UBC

Chess Club
2023-03-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Join us every Thursday 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: ART 219

Breathwork and Meditation Workshop
2023-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Learn how to cultivate a mindful breathing practice that can help relieve stress and ground you in the current moment! Taught by certified yoga teacher Ryder McCool, this workshop will be a great introduction to breathing techniques that you can use in your everyday life. Whether you have never meditated before or you have a daily practice yourself, this class is sure to be a relaxing and fun event.

Located: ART 208

SHAG
2023-03-23 11:00 - 14:30 | University Way, UBCO Campus, 3272 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
See event poster below!

Art on the Line (AOTL)
2023-03-23 05:00 - 2023-11-23 09:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
This event is an auction of work by faculty student, or friend to fund the end of the year graduation show for the 4th year show.
Interested, get your event tickets here.
Location: EME 0050

MATH 116 REVIEW SESSION
2023-03-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Prepare for your MATH 116 midterms with Maddy your QSCU Math rep!

Located: ART 202

BCCU BIOC 305 Midterm 2 Review
2023-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Science Building, UBCO Campus, 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The BCCU will be hosting a review session for the first biochemistry midterm of the semester. Come join us for some interactive review!

Located: SCI 333

Medieval Club Meeting
2023-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The Medieval club is happy to be teaching and demonstrating period style swordsmanship techniques. There will also be period appropriate arts and sciences demonstrations and workshops depending on the week. Check us out on Instagram, Discord, or Facebook to find out more!
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kw33HrZqfD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubco_medieval_club/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1648507338766645

This is a weekly recurring event.
Located: UNC 200 ballroom.

Tuesday Game Night
2023-03-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Come down and play board games every Tuesday from 5-10! The first Tuesday of every month will also be a miniature painting night, with all supplies provided by the club.

Located: ART 110 and 114

The Month of Business Series - EY
2023-03-21 16:00 - 18:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The Consulting Club at UBCO is initiating an event where the firm EY will bring accountants and consultants who will give an overview of their company. Alongside providing great networking opportunity to all interested students!

Located: EME 1153

UBCO Taekwondo Welcome Tea
2023-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Interested to learn martial arts and pick up some self-defence skills? Join us to find out more about taekwondo – a Korean martial arts! See you there!

Located: ART 374

CCU CHEM 1X3 Midterm Study Session #2
2023-03-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Commons 201 (COM201), 3297 University Way,, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The CCU is hosting a review session for CHEM 1X3! There will be a problem set, tutors to answer your questions, and, of course, pizza!

Located: COM 201

MCU Annual General Meeting
2023-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The Microbiology Course Union is having our Annual General Meeting (AGM) for all students and members to attend. Come find out more about the MCU and how to join our 2023/24 executive team. Pizza will be provided 🙂

Located: ART 214

Cultural Studies Course Union AGM
2023-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
This event will the Cultural Studies Course Union’s Annual General Meeting where we will be making any necessary amendments to our Constitution, updating our Members on the inner works of the CSCU, giving our Members an opportunity to ask questions, and host our election.

Located: ART 102

COSC 121 review session
2023-03-20 15:00 - 16:30 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Prepare for the COSC 121 midterms with your QSCU rep. Haniya!

Located: EME 1153

Secrets of Finance
2023-03-20 12:30 - 15:30 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
An overview of the Investing/Real Estate/ Insurance world from industry professionals. with networking components.

Located: EME 1101

Exotic Husbandry and Nutrition with Dr.Serena Caunce
2023-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | UBCO, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Join us for an Exotic Husbandry and Nutrition q&a with Dr.Serena Caunce on Skype! Serena has recorded a lecture for us to watch before hand to get the most out of this experience – please find the video on our website and instagram page, or your email if you are a member!

Persian New Year
2023-03-19 17:00 - 22:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Its the night before Persian New Year (Eid). We will provide further details later when all the planning is done.

Located: EME 0050

Ballroom Dance Classes
2023-03-19 16:30 - 20:00 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Come and learn all kinds of ballroom dance such as waltz, foxtrot, rumba, and more! See below for our normal class times!
Level 1: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Level 2: 5:30-6:30pm
Practice Dance Party: 6:30-8:00pm

Located: UNC 200 Ballroom.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
2023-03-19 09:30 - 12:30 | ADM 026 Theatre, 1138 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
We will be streaming the Saudi GP at the admin theatre at 100hrs, we expect to have around 30 student attend it.

Located: ADM 026 theatre

Pride Prom
2023-03-18 17:00 - 22:00 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Welcome to Pride Prom! If you haven’t had the chance to attend prom during high school, here’s your chance! Enjoy a night of dancing, photos, food and drinks! We’ll be also offering gender affirming clothing swap and make up before the event! Bring your platonic or romantic date to have a night that you’ll never forget! Or bring yourself and dance the night away!
Tickets available on Eventbrite! Watch for link coming soon!

"Warung Okanagan" Night Market
2023-03-17 19:00 - 22:00 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Get to know Indonesian culture through our Night Market! We will hold fun traditional Indonesian games, a dinner, and gift-giving session at the end.

Located: UNC 200 Ballroom

Jam sessions
2023-03-17 18:00 - 22:00 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
This event is for students to be able to find a safe space to create and learn music with other students on campus. This would allow musicians on campus to interact with each other and also make new friends.

Located: FIP 204

Canvas Painting Night!
2023-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Come join us and spend the evening painting on a canvas! We will provide the canvas, glitter, paints, paintbrushes, and pencils. Everyone is welcome to join, no artistic skills/experience required.
Make sure to register FAST! Tickets are limited. Please register through our Eventbrite (link can be found under our Instagram bio).
For questions or concerns, please DM us on Instagram (@ubco.ggc) or email us (ggc.ubco@gmail.com).

Located: FIP 138

Bi-weekly Gatherings
2023-03-17 17:00 - 18:20 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
One week of cultural events, such as Korean calligraphy class and cooking event;
the other week of Christianity-related events like the history and culture of Korean churches.

Located: FIP 140

Astronomy and Physics Club Trivia Night
2023-03-16 19:00 - 22:00 | The Well Pub, 3272 University Way, UNC125, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Are you ready to test your knowledge of astronomy and physics in a fun competition? Join us for a trivia night at the Well. You’ll get to enjoy some good food while answering questions about planets, stars, galaxies, black holes, quantum mechanics, relativity, and more. Whether you’re a science major or just curious about the universe, this is a great opportunity to learn something new and have some fun. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win some awesome prizes!

Located: The Well Pub

Weekly Rehearsal
2023-03-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
This is a weekly rehearsal hosting classical, jazz, and open jam sessions. Please bring your music stand if you have one and also your instrument and RSVP using the link found on our discord server.

Located: ART 103

From Policy to Practice
2023-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
A panel discussion with lawyers and articling law students from different fields local to Kelowna.
Perfect for those wanting to or curios about law school and practicing law in the future!

Located: ART 114

Overdose Awareness and Naloxone Training
2023-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The organisation LPRC (Living Positive Resource Center) is partnering with the club Red Cross. LPRC will be giving an overdose awareness and naloxone training. The training will have a presentation on awareness of overdose followed by the naloxone training. The purpose is for Red Cross members and others to receive training , gain experience and be a better samaritain in Kelowna.

Located: ART 110

Quiet Skies for Radio Astronomy
2023-03-16 16:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Join us for a captivating seminar on radio astronomy with Dr. Anna Ordog, a post-doctoral researcher at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) and UBCO. With her extensive knowledge and experience in the field, Dr. Ordog will take you on a journey of fascinating discoveries and technological advancements in radio astronomy. She will delve into her work at the local radio observatory and provide a unique perspective on the challenges posed by human-made signals that drown out astronomical sources. This event is designed for anyone interested in astronomy, from first-year students to aspiring astronomers. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, discover, and be inspired as part of a community passionate about exploring the mysteries of the universe.

Located: EME 1153
