There are some super fun UBC club events this week! Plus, join in on the annual pumpkin run, meet employers at Career Days, and learn about potential solutions to plastic pollution in Canada.
Krav Maga x UBC Pilates Collaboration
Why you should go
Learn how to defend yourself and be a pilates pro.
DETAILS
This full-body workout features a full hour of Krav Maga (a method of self defence) followed by a 20-minute session of POP Pilates! Plus, the whole session is free, so you can try two new forms of exercise and find what works for you!
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When: Tue, Oct 16 | 6:00 - 7:20 pm
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Price: Free
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Where: Life Building, Room 26 (lower floor)
Career Days
Why you should go
If you’re wondering about your post-graduation options, this event will allow you to connect with a wide range of employers.
DETAILS
Career Days will feature approximately 100 employers attending over a two-day period. If you have a particular employer you want to talk to, you can check out the list of attendees at the list below. And, if you’re not really sure of the options out there, come with an open mind! The Centre for Student Involvement & Careers has also prepped some resources to help you before and after the event.
Hint: Dress work-casual. This is a networking event after all, so you’ll want to make a good impression…and apparently sweatpants are “unprofessional”.
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When: Wed, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 18 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Price: Free
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Where: Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, Jack Poole Hall (second floor)
A National Plastics Pollution Strategy for Canada
Why you should go
If you’re concerned about plastic pollution in Canada, come hear about some possible solutions.
DETAILS
There’s been a lot of talk about reducing plastic use in the last year. From UBC discontinuing the use of plastic utensils and straws to Vancouver banning plastic straws in 2019, it’s clear that people are thinking about these issues. But is it enough? This panel will discuss what’s happening today, what needs to happen in the future, and what the most promising approaches to tackling plastic pollution are.
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When: Wed, Oct 17 | 12:30 - 2:00 pm
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Price: Free
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Where: Liu Institute for Global Issues, Multipurpose Room
Pumpkin Run
Why you should go
You can challenge yourself to run it alone, or run it as a relay!
DETAILS
Fall is hands down the best time of the year for running. The annual Pumpkin Run features a 6 km individual or team race, plus a 2 km short run if that’s more your thing! There will be food and gifts at the finish line, and prizes for competitive folks. Registration ends October 15, but if you miss it this year you can still come out to cheer on your peers!
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When: Thu, Oct 18 | 2:00 pm (run begins)
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Price: Free to watch; $15 for individual; $50 for team
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Where: Pacific Spirit Park
World’s Challenge Challenge: Info Session
Why you should go
You could win $6,000 by participating in this competition.
DETAILS
The World's Challenge Challenge is an annual team competition with a $6000 prize. If that number makes you want to hear more, and you’re interested in thinking about and tackling some of the world’s biggest problems, come out to this info session. You can meet potential teammates, get your questions answered, and get some inspiration for starting your idea!
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When: Thu, Oct 18 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Price: Free
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Where: UBC Global Lounge
UBC Music Initiative & UBC Jazz Café Club present: A Night of Disney
Why you should go
Who doesn’t love Disney?
DETAILS
Enter a Whole New World of music at this magical event. You can Let (It) Go the stress from school with music from the UBC Music Initiative & UBC Jazz Café Club, and even Go The Distance and register for the open mic! Plus, games, dinner, and jam session. More info.
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When: Fri, Oct 19 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Price: $4-$10 (price differs if you are a club member or pre-register)
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Where: Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre
