Since this is still in its consultation stages, which involve meetings with other experts and stakeholders, Marcus said that Ono was not able to make any commitments regarding what will eventually be included in the strategic plan.
That being said, if you’re tired of all the food in the Nest — which you most certainly will be by midterm season — then the trek out to Wesbrook Village for something new could make for a pretty good treat.
Ten environmentally-focused student groups on campus have collaborated together to create a proposal outlining how they believe UBC should address matters related to sustainability in the future. This is in response to UBC’s new strategic plan.
On the event’s Facebook page, AMS Events wrote “we hope you've taken your 3(LAU) guesses for who will be djing at the Pit tomorrow night!” — which could be a reference to the American DJ and EDM producer 3(LAU).
“There’s a depth of research at Canadian universities, but often the challenge is ‘how does that research then get presented in a way that is accessible to the public?,’” he said. “And that’s what journalists are very good at.”
These chairs are “made entirely of solid maple hardwood.” They also feature “a steam bent scrolled-top crown in cherry finish with a laser engraved UBC crest, hand-painted gold beading on the spindles, and a comfortable scooped and saddled seat.”
For those at UBC who have been seriously affected by the wildfires, UBC Enrolment Services has announced that they are willing to provide financial support, and UBCO has announced that they are offering accommodations in the student residences.
2,047 undergraduate students participated in this year’s survey — an increase from last year’s number of 1,564 students but not as high as 2015’s number of 2,855 students. This is also the first graduate students are reintegrated into the survey.
Clubs don’t simply ask students for their money in the name of charity — they’ll sell things, organize gigantic parties, put themselves through challenges or even chop off their hair in their efforts to tackle worldwide issues.
According to PSSA President Javier Barreto-Gomez, this position was created to ensure that the political science faculty remains an open and inclusive learning environment within the current “increasingly hostile” political climate.
Taking place over the course of July 1 and 2, the annual Canada Day celebrations at Canada Place will include a parade through downtown Vancouver, a pancake breakfast, and a ceremony celebrating the recently-granted citizenships of 150 new Canadians.
The simulation will see police officers pretending to shoot the driver upon exiting the vehicle, and then emergency services such as first responders, ambulances, firefighters and the RCMP will begin triaging the victims.
This switchover will occur over a 15 month migration period, where some courses will use the Canvas platform while others will remain on Connect. By September 2018, all courses will be located on Canvas.
The brewery committee will be looking into funding plans, possible commercial operation models, the academic aspect of the brewery, as well as the development of long-term agreements with the university.
If you like to scuba dive, the UBC Aqua Society is going diving at Porteau Cove on July 15 and looking for people to join them. They will also provide a BBQ meal and 50 per cent off equipment rentals.