Choose from dozens of events across the globe and online. From networking receptions to panel discussions about the most pressing issues of the day, there’s an event for you.
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October
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13
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Online
Toronto REEL Asian Int’l Film Festival presents a UBC Alumni Showcase Join us for a special virtual screening of three films by emerging UBC alumni filmmakers. From a director peeling back the layers of her relationship with her father through animation, to a young Chinese girl’s dreams of playing ice hockey, and a superfan’s mission... Read more -
Online
Unpaid caregivers have long been undervalued and have historically been women. Today, people of all genders fill these roles, yet the majority of caregiving continues to fall on women and is placed on top of their professional responsibilities. There are costs to this work, and they are not borne equally. Whether they are caring for... Read more
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Our October event will provide a spotlight for our panelists to share the tools they have used to leverage their lived experiences and discuss strategies for building one’s network in order to gain access to career information, professional opportunities, and future mentors. This event will consist of two halves: the panel portion of the event... Read more
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alumni UBC Around the World: Canada
Online
Looking for a casual and delicious night in this fall? Don’t miss alumni UBC Around the World: Canada this October, an opportunity to join alumni from across the country for an evening of food, wine, and fun! Chef Evan Elman, BA’13, founder of Vancouver Private Dining, will kick off the night with a cooking demo... Read more -
Establishing Your Financial Future
Online
We’ve all been told that the earlier you start focusing on your finances, the better off you’ll be throughout your life. Despite knowing this, many of us still have not set financial goals or built a plan to help us get there. Maybe you have a fluctuating income, are establishing your early career, or just... Read more
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Alumni Office Hours with Tamara Osseiran, Product Designer II, Yahoo!
Online
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Making a Switch: Overcoming Barriers to Change
Online
In the late summer, while many organizations prepared to re-open their office doors to employees, the Covid-19 Delta variant had other plans. We found ourselves needing to pivot yet again just when we thought things would be returning to normal. But what if this is already the new normal? Even before the pandemic, workplaces had... Read more
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alumni UBC Around the World: Asia
Online
Although COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our lives, some elements of our pre-pandemic routines endure – including the enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures, as we try to maintain our equilibrium in an ever-changing world. A comforting cup of coffee is certainly one of those beloved rituals worldwide! This October, grab a cup of coffee... Read more
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November
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04
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Online
Whether you’re currently looking for a new job or planning for an upcoming change, it is essential you know how your resume is perceived by potential employers. In today’s economic environment it is more important than ever to ensure you know what employers are looking for as they select resumes from a stack of applicants.... Read more
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Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Reconciling History
Online
The Faculty of Education is pleased to partner with the Janusz Korczak Association (JKA) of Canada in presenting the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture. This year’s lecture features Dr. Cindy Blackstock, who led a successful human rights challenge to Canada’s inequitable provision of child and family services and failure to implement Jordan’s Principle.
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Online
Interviews are the biggest opportunity to set yourself apart from competition and communicate your fit for a particular role. Too often, job searchers are so focused on applying for positions they neglect preparing for an interview until they have one around the corner. Start preparing for your next virtual interview now by ensuring you know... Read more
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alumni UBC Achievement Awards 2021
Online
UBC alumni want to create a better world. This November, at the annual alumni UBC Achievement Awards, presented by Boyden, we will honour eight inspiring members of the UBC community who, through their extraordinary endeavours, have demonstrated this vision.
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The Fight against COVID-19: Notes from the scientific frontline in Hong Kong
Online
Hong Kong is one of the densest cities in the world, with crowded high-rise housing, limited public spaces, and an efficient but packed mass transportation system. Yet the city of more than 7 million inhabitants has never had a full COVID-19 lockdown, and most recently has had zero to very few new local cases. What... Read more
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