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UBC organizes Street Fest to share the excitement September brings

UBC organizes Street Fest to share the excitement September brings

By Patty Wellborn on September 4, 2015

Street Fest celebrates much more than back to school

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The annual colour run, a colourful welcome for all new-to-UBC students, takes place at 3 p.m. Sept. 8 on the University Commons.

Orientation programs help new-to-UBC students feel at home

By Patty Wellborn on September 4, 2015

Create and Jumpstart provide academic and social support (and fun activities) for newcomers.

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Student move-in day is a well-choreographed event at UBC Okanagan that happens the first Sunday in September and marks the beginning of the new academic year.

Student move-in day marks beginning of new academic year

By Patty Wellborn on September 3, 2015

Cars start rolling early, and by 2 p.m. all students are ready to settle in.

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Colour Run at Create -- New Student Orientation

Orientations welcome students to UBC’s Okanagan campus

By Patty Wellborn on August 26, 2014

Fun, informative activities for students on tap throughout September.

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Lauren Gaudet is one of several volunteers who will be handing out information pamphlets during Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness week at UBC’s Okanagan campus September 30 to October 4.

UBC students open dialogue about sexual consent and abuse

By Patty Wellborn on September 26, 2013

"Be that person" campaign encourages people to stand up against rape culture.

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Participants such as Jess O'Toole and Kate Helmore (foreground, left to right) are turned into human canvases during Colour Me UBC. Part of Create on Sept. 3, the event outfits students with Tuum Est (“It is up to you)” T-shirts and a colour mixture made from cornstarch and tempera paint powder.

Welcome mat rolls out for students new to UBC's Okanagan campus

By Patty Wellborn on August 26, 2013

Create, Jump Start and Kick Start orientation events welcome newcomers.

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UBC marks Rule Out Racism week

UBC marks Rule Out Racism week

By Patty Wellborn on March 15, 2013

Students, faculty, staff celebrate diversity at UBC’s Okanagan campus

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UBC students want to get rid of racial prejudice

UBC students want to get rid of racial prejudice

By Patty Wellborn on March 16, 2012

Annual Rule Out Racism Week to raise awareness, discussion of the issue

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New-to-campus students may find their first days a little challenging, but programs are in place to help them find their way around and feel more at home, such as the Create event on Tuesday Sept. 6.

Create helps UBC students feel at home

By Darren Handschuh on August 31, 2011

Annual event eases adjustment to life on campus It can be daunting to walk on to campus for the first time – new faces, new responsibilities, new everything. But programs are in place that will help new students feel more relaxed in their surroundings at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Create is the […]

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