Students’ Union Okanagan of UBC

HCU March Study Session
2024-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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

MCAT (CARS) Crash Course/Info night
2024-03-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Crash course on CARS passage and information regarding the entire MCAT.
Location: ART 366

Chess Club
2024-03-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-05 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

Friday Night RPGs
2024-03-29 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-05 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

KBC Red Takeover
2024-03-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Kelowna Brewing Company, #121-975 Academy way, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Students will be able to come and socialize at KBC (on Academy Hill) and will be served alcohol and food by KBC staff who are trained and certified in the required areas by BC law.
Location: Kelowna Brewing Company

Battlebots 2024 Internal Competition
2024-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Second Battlebots Club internal competition with actual arena. Pizza included in $10 entry ticket. 7-9pm
Location: EME 2111

Environmental Chemistry and Sustainability Creek Cleanup
2024-03-30 09:45 - 12:00 | Brandt Creek Linear Park, 571 Yates Road, Kelowna, BC, V1V 2J4, Canada
Come clean up a local stream for the Kelowna Adopt-a-stream program along with members of the Environmental Chemistry and Sustainability Course Unions! Meet us at the Snowsell at Cross bus stop in Glenmore by 9:45 am for free coffee and to get prepped with all you need to clean up Brandt Creek Linear Park, including garbage pickers, bags, gloves, and high visibility vests.
Location: Brandt Creek Linear Park

Stream Clean
2024-03-30 10:30 - 13:00 | Newport Glen Park, 130 Applebrooke Cr, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1W4
Join the Sustainability Course Union and Environmental Chemistry Course Union at our annual stream clean up of Brandt’s Creek as a part of the City of Kelowna’s Adopt-a-Stream Program!
Come volunteer a couple of hours with us to improve local habitat for wildlife and prevent trash from entering our local waterways!
Meet us at Newport Glen Park at 10:30AM. Cleaning supplies and gloves will be provided, please BYO mug for coffee!

OKEA Weekly Super Smash Brothers Tournaments
2024-03-30 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

Candle Making Workshop
2024-03-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Kelowna Candle Factory, 1278 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y1Z4, Canada
Get crafty at the Women’s Resource Centre! Join us for a candle-making session, learn techniques, and design your own candles at the Kelowna Candle Factory!
Location: Kelowna Candle Factory 1278 Ellis St, Kelowna BC

Tousouchu (Run for the money)
2024-03-31 11:00 - 16:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Join JCC’s “Tosouchu”, mocking Japanese TV show “Run for the Money”. We will have a tag with many mini games, such as a scavenger hunt and quiz. Score as many points as you can and get prizes!
Location: ART 102

Fiber Craft Club Meet Up
2024-04-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Get together to work on projects or learn a new hobby!
Location: ART 386

Battlebots Club Weekly Meeting
2024-04-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Recurring Battlebots Meeting.
Location: ART 203

SUO $5 Smart Meals
2024-04-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-04 11:00 - 17:00 | UNC Foyer, UBCO Campus, 3272 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada

Outdoor Club Cafe
2024-04-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Central Courtyard, UBCO Campus, 1138 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
An outdoor-style café style event, consisting of free ice cream, a live jazz band, and chess. All are welcome!
Location: Central Courtyard Pavement

Historical Arts and Combat Club Practice
2024-04-02 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

Whole Blood Drive donation partnership
2024-04-03 11:00 - 17:45 | UNC Foyer, UBCO Campus, 3272 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
As the NextGen team, we work with CBS and they have an event on campus for students to donate whole blood and as a club, we will be there to help them and promote plasma donation alongside and answer any questions students have.
Location: UNC 100

CSI weekly meetings
2024-04-03 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

Project Management Ask a Civil Night
2024-04-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Library, UBCO Campus, 3287 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Join us for our last Ask a Civil Night of the semester with field coordinator Steve Halas of PCL Construction! Steve will be talking about his experience as a project manager via projects both past and present, notably the recent Kelowna Airport Expansion Project. If you’re interested in going into construction project management, or want to learn what it’s all about, this is the talk for you! As always, free pizza and soft drinks will be provided.
Location: LIB 317

Bubble Tea and Ice Cream Fundraiser
2024-04-04 12:00 - 15:00 | UBCO Campus, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Come get a refreshing cup of bubble tea or ice cream to prep you for your upcoming finals.
Location: LIB W – courtyard (In Front of Tim Hortons)

WRC Exam Goodie Bags
2024-04-04 14:00 - 18:00 | Commons Building, UBCO Campus, 3297 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The WRC will provide fun tips on how to stay energized during exams and provide some goodies!
Location: Commons Foyer

Fireside Chat with MP Brendan Hanley
2024-04-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Science Building, UBCO Campus, 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
The Okanagan Young Liberals are proud to invite you to a fireside chat about healthcare and the opioid epidemic with Yukon MP Brendan Hanley. MP Hanley has extensive experience in medicine, having worked in all three territories in family practice as well as emergency medicine. Additionally, he has worked overseas with Doctors Without Borders, as well as served as the Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Yukon from 2008 to 2021.
Location: SCI 333

Splash & Smash The Stugma: Mental Health Fair
2024-04-05 12:00 - 16:00 | University Way, UBCO Campus, 3272 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada

MFASA Book Sale Fundraiser
2024-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Commons Building, UBCO Campus, 3297 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Sale of gently used books donated by FCCS faculty, staff, and students.
Location: Commons Foyer

Coffees For KCR End of the Year Event
2024-04-05 17:00 - 20:30 | Library, UBCO Campus, 3287 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
We are celebrating the end of the year by watching a movie, eating food, and gathering the donations for the single mothers and their kids.
Location: LIB 306

KDTxICC: Random Dance Challenge
2024-04-05 17:30 - 19:00 | UNC 200 Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UNC200, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Get ready for the dance floor! KDT and ICC are hosting their first random dance challenge for all Kpop lovers to show off their dance skills! Grab a friend for an evening of dancing, but if you’re not a dancer, join the fun with some ice cream!
Location: UNC 200 ballroom
