By c2mcdonald on October 18, 2011
Are you interested in how you can learn practical skills to become an agent of change? If yes, then join us for the right tools, ideas and inspiration!
When: November 12, 2011 (10am-4pm OR attend individual workshops based on your interest!)
Where: The Global Lounge (in Marine Drive Residence on the ground floor of Building One)
Space is limited, so please register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/org/1557279178
**Notes:
- Open to all UBC Peer Programs members!
- Lunch and refreshments are provided throughout the day!
- Students attending the entire day of workshops will receive a Global Leadership for Social Change certificate of completion. UBC Peer Programs members can ALSO include all workshops toward their Peer Programs Certificate of Leadership completion!
- You do not have to attend all the workshops, if there is one or two of greater interest, you can just attend those (registration is for the entire day however).
- If you are presenting, you still have to register.
For more information, check out The Global Lounge’s blog or if you have any questions, please email: global.lounge@ubc.ca
Schedule of the day:
|
Time
|
Topic
|
Host Groups
|
|
10am-12pm
|
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Taking a Business Approach to Solving Social Problems
|
Joanna Buczkowska
Managing Director at ISIS, Sauder School of Business
|
|
12-12:30pm
|
LUNCH
(Free!)
|
|
|
12:30-1:30
|
Striking a Balance: Time Management & School/Work/Club/Life Balance
|
Hosted by:
International Peer Programs and
UBC Red Cross
|
|
12:30-1:30
|
Knowing Your Limits: Boundaries and Delegation
|
Hosted by:
Friends of MSF and
Philosophy Students Association
|
|
1:30-1:40pm
|
BREAK
|
|
|
1:40-2:40pm
|
How to Motivate and Inspire
|
Hosted by:
International Students Association Sauder and
World University Service of Canada (WUSC)
|
|
1:40-2:40pm
|
How Can Cultural Clubs Connect Outside their Culture?
|
Hosted by:
Africa Awareness Initiative and
Caribbean African Association
|
|
2:40-2:50
|
BREAK
|
|
|
2:50-3:50pm
|
Maximizing the Meeting: Strategies for Effective Meetings
|
Hosted by:
Common Energy
|
|
2:50-3:50pm
|
Fundraising 101: From Fundraising to Sponsorship – What Clubs Need to Know to Fundraise Effectively
|
Hosted by:
Jola Lekich and
Simon KY Lee Global Lounge and Resource Centre
|
Posted in Archives
By c2mcdonald on October 17, 2011
Have you heard about The Platinum Rule?
“Treat others the way ‘they’ want to be treated!”
When: Wednesday, October 19 (4-5pm) as part of UBC Thrive Week
Where: Centre for Student Involvement, main floor Brock Hall
The Respectful Environment Statement is introduced to UBC to convoy our freedoms and our responsibilities, and provides the guiding principles to support us in building an environment in which respect, civility, diversity, opportunity and inclusion are valued.
This session will introduce you to the core of the Respectful Environment with opportunities for discussion about its application to daily life situations at UBC.
Please register online to confirm your participation!
Hosted by the Equity Ambassadors and open to all UBC Peer Programs members.
Posted in Archives
By on October 14, 2011
A week-long, student driven conference dedicated to helping first-year and transfer students from all Faculties at the University of British Columbia achieve academic excellence and personal wellness in their transition into university.
Click here for the detailed schedule of the week: http://class.ubc.ca/conference/timetable/
Registration is now open! Please register at http://class.ubc.ca/registration/
Posted in Archives
By c2mcdonald on October 7, 2011
Need to take a stress break? Meet new people? Get some fresh air?
When: Monday, October 17th (Noon – 1pm) OR Friday, October 21 (Noon – 1pm). Leaving at 12:05pm.
Where: Outside entrance of General Services Administration Building (GSAB). See description (map)
UBC’s power walking club might be right up your alley! Join us for a special Thrive week edition of our power lunch walk. Lunch time is the perfect time to get out for some fresh air and enjoy our beautiful endowment lands. Just 30 minutes of brisk walking can produce multiple health benefits.
Hosted by UBC Thrive and open to all UBC Peer Programs members. Please register here.
Posted in Archives
By on October 6, 2011
When: Tuesday October 26th, 5:00-6:00 pm
Where: Totem Park Residence, Group Study Room
What’s your name? Who is your Hollywood crush? Why did you become a Peer? Come to this workshop to be Event Networking Certified! Through this interactive workshop “4 tips for solid networking and network event planning” will be revealed. These tips and tools are extremely useful in your role this year as a peer in UBC Peer Programs, but also for you future careers as you leave UBC!
Hosted by UBC Residence Life & open to all Peer Programs members. Please register through the UBC Rez Life Peer Resource Centre (PRC) Coordinator at felicia.lam@ubc.ca
Posted in Archives