The General Orientation to Academic Life (GOAL) workshops are designed to equip UBC- Rits students with information and skills to adapt to academic life on campus. This series of two workshops ( and four sessions) are aimed at providing students with interactive sessions where they can participate in activities that will enhance their understanding of […]
Peer Programs is a network of student teams that strive to improve the UBC student experience through programs and events in areas like academics, careers, and personal development. These teams are structured, advised, and supported by UBC staff. Two of these student teams are: the UBC Wellness Peers and UBC Emergency Medical Aid Team(EMAT). EMAT […]
Thunderstudy is study hall held for varsity athletes at UBC and is facilitated by the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Thunder-study is a chance for athletes to have a dedicated study space and also be able to access tutors in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Math, Physics and Writing Skills. Visit the Academic Support page at […]
The Dodson Visiting Professorship is named in honour of Suzanne and Earl Dodson. This fellowship provides funds to enable the successful candidate to spend a term engaged in teaching and research at the iSchool and with the UBC community. The iSchool is pleased to announce that the Dodson Visiting Professor for the 2015-16 academic year […]
The Work Learn program fosters student learning and career development through meaningful on-campus work experiences. Through their Work Learn jobs, students will not just be earning money, but will develop personal and professional skills, develop self-awareness through reflection, have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical setting, gain mentorship, expand their network, and […]
The workshop will introduce some best practices for giving feedback on writing assignments in science courses. Participants will discuss and practice some time-saving feedback strategies for instructors/TAs, while aiming to increase student responsibility for the quality of their writing.
Columbia University economist Joseph Stiglitz is a leading scholar on the causes of inequality and a strong advocate for political and economic reform to address its consequences. He is a former senior vice president and chief economist of the World Bank and author of several books including, The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We […]
Launch into Leadership is going into its third year. It’s a self-selected series of workshops that students participate in to increase their experience and skills so that they are prepared for leadership opportunities such as the Student Leadership Conference, Peer Programs, Residence Life (Residence Advisor, etc) and opportunities in the larger community.
The Asian Canadian and Asian Migrations Studies Program (http://acam.arts.ubc.ca) is hosting three lunch events in hopes of building student community and contributing to academic success.The lunch on September 25th will involve a talk from a guest speaker, Shirley Nakata, who will engage in a dialogue with students and explore topics around community building and experiences […]
Peer Program Training for Wellness Peers and Emergency Medical Aid Team
Work Learn Orientation Session