Alumni Event

Olympic Torch Relay Celebration

On Thursday, February 11th, between 4:00 - 8:00 pm, come celebrate the Olympic torch's arrival at UBC with a carnival at the intersection of University Blvd. and East Mall. The centre of campus will come alive with 35 interactive booths, a live performance from local band Said the Whale, food, games, prizes and more. Be sure to stop by the UBC Alumni Affairs booth to take part in Olympic spirit-building activities, including spinning the Wheel of Gold and recording video messages for 2010 Olympic athletes. Click here for more information.

Alumni event

UBC Dialogues in Vancouver and Victoria

From debates and lobbyists to boycotts and protesters, political action takes many forms. Is there a time and place for righteous indignation? Or is it more effective to engage in dialogue with those we oppose? Join us on March 2nd in Victoria and March 11th in Vancouver to hear from leading experts in the fields of arts, academics and athletics and find out if there is a best way to effect change. Visit UBC Dialogues to find out more and to RSVP.

Event Highlight

Raising the Flag for Outweek

Celebrate campus diversity at Outweek 2010. From February 6-11th there will be a social events, a scavenger hunt, workshops, film screenings and more. Also, show your support and join the campus community at Flagpole Plaza at noon on Monday, February 8th, for the Outweek flag-raising. For more information, visit Pride UBC's online Outweek schedule.

Event Highlight

Sport and Society Lectures at the Chan Centre

Can sport contribute to positive social change? Is high performance, technological-aided sport inconsistent with ideals and ethics? Explore these questions and others as Stephen Lewis, Dick Pound, Johann Koss and Rick Hansen take part in a series of Sport and Society lectures taking place in February and March at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Find out more about these lectures and speakers and purchase tickets here.

UBC News January 21, 2010

Newly Unearthed Mineral Named in Honour of UBC Science Professor

An unassuming mineral hidden away in rock samples collected almost 30 years ago has been named after a professor of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the UBC. Groatite, a new species of phosphate mineral, was named after Lee Groat, a professor of mineralogy at the university.

UBC 2010 news February, 2010

Olympic and Paralympic Road Restrictions at UBC

As a result of the Olympic and Paralympic Games coming to UBC's Vancouver campus, there are a number of road closures in effect. Please visit the UBC 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Secretariat website for maps of the closures and more information about public transportation and parking options before planning your trip to campus.