Let’s dive back into our favourite memories to savour and celebrate the end of the year!
Each year at UBC brings new and exciting things, and this past year was no exception. From signature events and experiences to fresh faces and new friendships, life at UBC leaves lasting memories.
Let’s reminisce with photos that capture some of our best moments this year.
Term 1
Imagine UBC
A rush of fresh faces, curious minds, and endless possibilities—uniting for new friendships, new perspectives, and new journeys.
AMS Welcome Back BBQ
Kicking off the school year with a BBQ celebration, reuniting with old friends, and sharing positive vibes in the autumn air.
Homecoming
A UBC tradition, gathering thousands of Thunderbird fans to feel the UBC roar and bask in the blue and gold spirit.
Day of the LongBoat
Saltwater splashing, voices chanting, arms rowing to the beat of the waves. The Day of the LongBoat was a day to remember.
Pride Installation Ceremony
UBC’s commitment to inclusion, displayed in the form of art—expressing pride and love.
ARTIVISM: An evening of Indigenous Word
Celebrating Indigenous arts with an evening of books, songs, and creative expression.
Thrive Week
Wellness matters and UBC is here to help. Thrive week was a reminder to think about our mental health with free fitness classes, giveaways, and more—lifting smiles left and right.
Polar Bear Swim
Splash. Cold water—no, ice water. Disrupting the stillness of winter, running through the waves, collapsing in laughter.
Term 2
Student Leadership Conference 2019
Thousands gathered to go Beyond their Lines at the 2019 SLC—learning from leaders, realizing personal potential, strengthening professional skills.
Sustainability Fair
UBC knows that going green means collaboration. The Sustainability Fair was a hub for sharing resources, sharing ideas, and sharing potential.
Thunderstruck
Thunderstruck left the audience awe-struck. UBC women’s volleyball team took on Winnipeg in a display of teamwork, strategy, and heart.
Snowball Fight
Excited UBC students disturbed the peace of the thick white blanket that fell over campus—in a frenzy of snow-throwing madness.
Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC)
Bright ideas, exciting projects, refreshing findings—presentations at MURC drew new insights, inspired attendees, and showed interdisciplinary progress.
International Women’s Day: Turn It Up and Disrupt
Celebrating empowerment with talented performances, passionate expression, and the voices of some incredible women in the community.
Musqueam Indian Band Flag Raising Ceremony
A symbolic reminder of UBC’s ongoing relationship with, and lasting respect for, the Musqueam people.
Storm the Wall
Records were broken, limits challenged, walls stormed—both physical and personal. Breaking barriers to celebrate the end of the year.
The end of a school year marks the beginning of a new chapter. Reflect on the fond memories, tweak your UBC bucket list, and savour every university moment—your time at UBC is what you make of it.
Header photo: UBC Brand & Marketing
