According to their website, “Thrive is a mindset and a week-long series of events focused on building positive mental health for everyone at UBC” that is open to students, staff and faculty.
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Participants were provided the opportunity to work with designers, mentors and engineers in creating their own technological platform, with the chance of winning $10,000 as the grand prize.
Earlier this year, Johnny Depp was filming on campus and caused quite the commotion with noise around residence, but it seems that students are more than happy to welcome The Rock to UBC.
Ono's TedX Talk focused specifically on mental health, his own struggles included. He also opened up about students who have faced suicide, not only since he's been at UBC, but also when he was president at the University of Cincinnati.
MEXSA also has asked that those who are unable to contribute money that they help spread the word about the donation box to support those in need. Whether it's a 25 cents or 25 dollars, any contribution is appreciated.
“At what point did you feel that you needed to start taking the AMS President election seriously? i.e. No longer be The Cairn and actually be Alan with a platform.”
In this age of instant communication, it is crucial to find a cellular service provider that doesn’t empty your pockets but also doesn’t let you compromise on your connectivity needs. My priority upon moving to Vancouver was finding a phone plan.
When I first heard about these videos, they were described as “cheesy but helpful,” and I have to say it is a spot-on description. Admittedly, I'm going into my fourth and final year out here and I'm learning new things from these videos.
“I have to admit that Chipotle is one of my favourite fast food restaurants. I am looking into whether it might be possible to attract Chipotle somewhere on or near campus and will provide an update if I get any encouraging news.”
The AMA will give anyone the chance to give Ono their opinion on their issues with campus, ask questions and provide suggestions on what can be improved and what future plans are in the works. Questions have already started pouring in on Reddit.
Do I take personal offense that the arts students are inadvertently called lazy? Maybe. Do I laugh every time I read about the Sauder Snakes? Absolutely. The author has been releasing different parts of the novel over a period of days.
While we don't have a confirmation that the filming on campus is for Depp's new movie Richard Says Goodbye, he was seen filming on July 31 in downtown with his co-star, Zoey Deutch, so it's a pretty safe bet.
UBC Okanagan has already set up “an advanced staging area for fire trucks and personnel from across the province, to be sent where needed in the BC Interior,” according to the email, which has helped immensely in aiding those in need.
Most snaps are recognizable, specifically the ones featuring Irving K. Barber Library, but in others you can really see the developments that UBC has made in the past century. Check out some of my personal favourites below.