February 2
PSA: All in-person learning activities cancelled February 3
According to a UBC weather advisory, students should look for communication from instructors about whether other arrangements will be made like the class moving online.
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February 12, 2024
PSA: Find free hormone injection supplies at UBC
Through AMS Peer Support and the Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC), community members can access safe supplies for gender-affirming hormone therapy.
October 19, 2023
PSA: Nominate yourself to play a part in choosing UBC's next vice-provost
Nominations to serve on the President's Advisory Committee for the search for a new vice-provost and associate VP academic affairs have opened, UBC said on October 16.
August 16, 2023
PSA: It’s a scorcher — here’s how to stay cool on campus
There’s some extreme heat in the Lower Mainland — stay hydrated and cool to stay safe and keep heat waves from fakin' you out.
February 9, 2023
PSA: How UBC community members can support Turkey, Syria relief effort
Earlier this week, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Turkey near the Syrian border, leading to over 20,000 deaths and over 10,000 injuries in both countries as of Thursday. Here are some support resources students, faculty and staff can access during this time.
January 17, 2023
PSA: You can play a part in choosing UBC's next president
Students, faculty and staff can complete the anonymous survey online. The deadline for survey responses is February 23.
January 9, 2023
PSA: Nominations for AMS Elections open January 10
Nominations for the annual AMS elections open tomorrow, January 10. Students can serve one-year terms on the AMS executive team, the Board of Governors (BoG), the Senate and the Student Legal Fund Society (SLFS). Any UBC student can nominate themselves for these positions.
November 12, 2022
PSA: You can get a flu shot on campus this week
The next on-campus VCH COVID-19 booster clinic will be held on November 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Life Sciences Centre. Flu shots can be booked at this location, with some walk-in availability.
October 13, 2022
PSA: It's municipal election season. Here's how to vote
Although it seems like the municipal government does not hold as much decision-making power as the provincial and federal levels, municipal government responsibilities include regulating law enforcement, community services and land-use planning.
October 19, 2020
PSA: Term 2 registration times are out
If you didn’t get any emails saying your courses have changed, there’s no action required on your part.
June 13, 2017
PSA: TransLink is raising fare for all transit services
While this may seem like an unnecessary added expense, one of the main goals of the ten-year plan is to reduce overcrowding and I'm pretty sure we can all spare a dime or two to avoid getting elbowed in the face every day while commuting on the 99.
February 14, 2017
PSA: Exam schedules are out
Exam schedules are out. It's that fateful day when you discover whether you'll be able to fly home — or to somewhere hot and sunny — or if you'll be stuck studying in your small, dark room until the end of April.
January 27, 2017
PSA: You'll have trouble with your U Pass if your Compass card has a negative balance
Alternatively, you can call Translink and pay with your credit card over the phone after waiting on hold for ages. If this all sounds like way too much effort, then don't forget to request your monthly U Pass in advance.
October 6, 2016
PSA: Final exam schedules now available on UBC SSC
It's that time of year again. Cry of joy or because you have an exam on the last possible day of exams. While The Ubyssey wishes everyone a happy exam schedule, maybe don't ruin your long weekend by checking your fate just yet.
March 1, 2016
PSA: The Syrup Tarp is not the Syrup Trap
On the AMS elections voting site, after you’ve voted for all of the candidates you’ll notice some Tumblr blogs and other websites, mainly dedicated to providing blog-style elections coverage. Most of them are legit.
