Students’ Union Okanagan of UBC

Motionball for Special Olympics
2025-03-22 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gymnasium, UBCO Campus, 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Motionball for Special Olympics is a not-for-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for the Special Olympics Canada, which helps fund local programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Motionball Marathon of Sport is our signature event. It’s an amazing event that happens once a year on campus. More than 100 UBCO students will come together to fundraise and play alongside local Special Olympics athletes in a tournament of sports, friendly competition and inclusion.
Location: UBCO gymnasium

Solidworks sprint
2025-03-22 08:00 - 2025-03-23 20:00 | Library, UBCO Campus, 3287 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
This event will take place from the morning of Saturday, March 22, 2025, to the evening of Sunday, March 23, 2025. Designed to simulate a hackathon experience, it will focus on SolidWorks, providing participants with an immersive, hands-on design challenge. The event will include meals and foster collaboration, innovation, and skill development in computer-aided design (CAD).
Location: 305

Iftar Night
2025-03-21 17:00 - 22:00 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Join us for a special Iftar gathering hosted by the Arab Student Club! Celebrate the spirit of Ramadan with delicious food, meaningful conversations, and a sense of community. Whether you’re fasting or joining to learn more about the tradition, all are welcome. Let’s break our fast together and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and reflection. We look forward to seeing you there!
Location: FIP 204

Weekly TTRPG night
2025-03-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Weekly RPG night in ART112.
Location: Art 112, 203, 103, 206, 208

BCCU AGM
2025-03-21 17:00 - 20:30 | ASC 130, UBCO Campus, 3187 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Discuss the future of the BCCU at the AGM.
Location: ASC 130

Weekly Anime Showing
2025-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Come join us for some fun anime showings every week to discover a new show, find the spark to rewatch an old favorite, or just meet up with fellow anime watchers for some snacks!
Location: ART 104

Battlebots Club Tournament
2025-03-21 17:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
UBCO’s first combat robotics event that is open to the public! Many robots will enter, only one will leave!
Location: EME 1121

Genetic Counselling: Q&A with Dr. Brendan D'Souza
2025-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom (Online), Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Join Pre-GC and Dr. D’Souza for an engaging discussion on genetic counseling! Learn what genetic counseling is, its impact on patients and families, and the career opportunities in this growing field. Whether you’re curious about the profession or considering it as a career path, this is a great chance to ask questions and gain insights from an expert. Don’t miss out!

Student Association Oversight Committee Meeting 2025-03-21
2025-03-21 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 observe the meeting or bring something forward at a committee meeting, please contact the chair of a committee.
Chair of the Student Association Oversight Committee
VP Internal
Rajat Arora
vpinternal@suo.ca

SHAG: Sexual Health Awareness Gala
2025-03-21 11:00 - 15:00 | University Way, UBCO Campus, 3272 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada

Campaigns Committee Meeting 2025-03-21
2025-03-21 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 the committee.
Chair of the Campaigns Committee:
VP External
Abby Newman
vpexternal@suo.ca

Resource Centre Review Committee Meeting 2025-03-21
2025-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 observe the meeting or bring something forward at a committee meeting, please contact the chair of the committee.
Chair of the Resource Centre Review Committee:
VP External
Abby Newman
vpexternal@suo.ca

Annual General Meeting
2025-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The Psychology Course Union is hosting their Annual General Meeting in Fipke 124 March 20th at 5pm.
Location: FIP 124

DAT Prep Night
2025-03-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Science Building, UBCO Campus, 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Prepare for the DAT with a overview of testable topics and practice questions. Additionally, if you attend, you will be eligible to win a DATCrusher membership ($400+ value)!
Location: SCI 247

Thrift For Change
2025-03-20 09:30 - 18:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Angels without Boundaries will be hosting our second thrifting event, with all proceeds going to educational resources and infrastructure to those who need it most!
Location: EME foyer

UDC dance class
2025-03-19 20:00 - 21:00 | On Pointe Studio, 6 3185 VIA CENTRALE, Kelowna, B.C, V1V 2A7, Canada
Unite Dance Club will be having weekly dance classes every Wednesday from 8-9. Register on Rubric!
Location: On Pointe Studio

MUN Meeting
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:30 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Whether you’re a seasoned MUN delegate or a newcomer, this meeting is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, learn about the MUN process, and get ready for the upcoming conferences.
During this session, we’ll introduce you to the basics of MUN, discuss key topics for the semester, and go over what to expect from our upcoming events. This is also a great time to ask questions, connect with fellow members, and get a sneak peek into the exciting debates and diplomatic discussions that lie ahead.
Don’t miss out on the chance to get involved in shaping the world’s most pressing issues through diplomacy, negotiation, and teamwork. See you there!
Location: FIP 239

Career Gala
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
9 professionals from the medical field will present a 10-minute presentation about what their career entails. There will be some time for questions from students following all presentations.
Location: UNC 200 Ballroom

Creative Writing Course Union Annual General Meeting
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
CRWR majors and minors are invited to be a part of the course union’s future policy and decision making. This AGM is extra important because we will be creating our constitution (and rules about the future of Inkwell publication)! If you have any motions, you would like to pass, please email creativewritingcourseunion@gmail.com.
Location: ART 219

Spring into Stitching
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
A night where students can crochet and knit items to donate back to the community! Wednesdays from 6-8pm we will have supplies (& snacks!) available for you to create a positive impact. Both beginners and experienced creators welcome 🙂 Hope to see you there!
Location: EME Global Collegia

Creating with Care
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
A night where students can crochet and knit items to donate back to the community! Wednesdays from 6-8pm we will have supplies (& snacks!) available for you to create a positive impact. We will have easy patterns that we can walk beginners through, as well as supplies for more experienced creators to express their creativity. Hope to see you there!
Location: EME Global Collegia

MSW Speaker Series
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual (Online), Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
The Social Work Course Union is excited to present our second MSW Alumni Interview. For this Q & A, we welcome Melissa Campos (She/Her) to speak about her experience in both group practice and starting a private practice. Melissa will share about her time practicing in both and the pros, cons, and need to know information she experienced along the way.
Current and alumni MSW students are welcome to join us virtually on Wednesday, March 19th from 6:00-7:00pm
Please note that this interview WILL NOT be recorded or available at a later date.
Register here or email SWCU.Okgn@gmail.com

Toonie for Tie-Dye
2025-03-19 10:30 - 16:00 | Central Courtyard, UBCO Campus, 1138 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
We will be providing white T-Shirts with our logo on them to Tie-Dye for a relaxing break from class.
Location: Courtyard grass

Chem 214 study session #2
2025-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Science Building, UBCO Campus, 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Study session hosted by the chemistry course union for chem 214 students.
Location: SCI 247

Board Game Night
2025-03-18 17:00 - 22:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Weekly board game night, board games and paints are provided, come and drop by any time from 5 till 10 pm.
Location: ART 218

Steel Bridge Leads Meeting
2025-03-18 16:10 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Steel Bridge is the club’s design team. These meetings aim to track the team’s weekly progress on the project, while we make important decisions regarding the project during this time. This time brings in all leads together, helping everyone stay focused as we move closer to competition day.
Location: ART 110

Sh!tshow: Not Your Grandmother’s Art Fair
2025-03-18 12:30 - 15:30 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
This art fair is a great opportunity for students to showcase and sell their artwork while connecting with fellow artists. Come support our visual arts students!
Location: EME Foyer

Debate Practice Session
2025-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 | FIPKE Building, UBCO Campus, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
We will be practicing elements of academic debating.
Location: FIP 121

Halaqa Series
2025-03-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Diving into an interactive lecture and group discussions about Islamic topics and stories.
Location: ART 106

Math 221 Midterm 2 Review
2025-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Science Building, UBCO Campus, 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Our Math Representative is collaborating with the course professor to organize a review session ahead of the exam. This session is designed to help students prepare more effectively through guided review and peer-to-peer collaboration. Don’t miss this great opportunity to strengthen your understanding and boost your exam preparation!
Location: SCI 337
