Autonomy and Responsibility
UBC Bike Co-op Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night
When: Every Tuesday 6-9pm Where: Bike Kitchen (Student Union Building) Volunteer with the Bike Co-op to gain valuable bicycle mechanics skills. Supervised by trained volunteers, you will disassemble, paint and reassemble our free bike fleet. By volunteering you also get access to use these bicycles on campus! To learn more, please visit bikecoop.ca/programs/volunteer-night/
Writing Support
When: September 2011-April 2012, drop-in or by appointment Where: Ponderosa Annex C Room 101D The Writing Centre provides a free Tutorial Clinic for UBC students from September to April. Students can sign up in person for appointments or drop in at Ponderosa Annex C Room 101D during the day. For more information, please visit http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/what-we-offer/writing-centre/
Nurses on Campus – Eating for Energy
When & Where: Mondays (Debbie) : 4:30-7:30 Walter Gage Residence Tuesdays (Zoe): 11:30-1:30 First Nations House of Learning, 4:30-7:30 Place Vanier Residence Wednesdays (Kathy): 11:30-1:30 Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 4:30-7:30 Totem Park Residence Do you always feel tired and low on energy? Are you eating well? Do you follow the Canada Food Guide? It [...]
Presentation Skills (Online Workshop)
Everyone’s Favourite Thing! Nothing causes anxiety in students quite like presenting. Let us help you learn how to make such an amazing presentation that you’ll be chomping at the bit to present! Learn how to tailor your message for a presentation that will blow away your audience! Discover more here. Click here to participate in [...]
Critical Thinking: Learning How to Think! (Online Workshop)
Don’t Think Harder, Think Smarter! You can’t get the most out of university without learning to think critically. This isn’t the easiest process but with our handy guide, we’ll have you thinking up a storm in no time flat! Learn more here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through [...]
Textbook Reading: Prioritze Your Readings & Make Them Useful (Online Workshop)
Dealing with Texts and Articles One thing can’t be avoided at UBC: reading…and lots of it. Find out how to read effectively, and also how to get through those piles of reading awaiting you at this very moment! Learn more here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the [...]
Exam Strategies: Avoid Anxiety, Prepare Effectively, & Perform Your Best (Online Workshop)
Don’t Worry! We’re Here to Help! Walk in AND out of your exam feeling confident! Tests, exams, and studying: can’t escape ‘em. So learn how to prepare well in advance and gain confidence in test-writing. Learn more here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the Chapman Learning Commons: [...]
Getting to the Point: Note-Taking Strategies for the University Student (Online Workshop)
Do You Really Know How to Take Good Notes? Notes are another inescapable part of university education. However, the Chapman Learning Commons shares with you some different methods that may actually make you *gasp* enjoy note-taking! Tried and true methods that students actually use. Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, [...]
Time Management For University Students: Realistic Tools for Real Students (Online Workshop)
Need Help Managing Your Time? Not enough time in the day? Wasting a lot of time online? Pull too many all-nighters? Getting better at managing your time is easier than you think! We promise! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the Chapman Learning Commons: http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/time-management/
