I’m a student seeking emotional and personal support due to my recent experience. What resources are available for me?
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I’m a student seeking emotional and personal support due to my recent experience. What resources are available for me?
Students seeking support for counselling services to help cope with the stress and emotions from this situation can access counselling services available through the campus, or access wellness resources 24/7 through the Aspiria UBC Student Assistance Program. |
August 25, 2023 11:21am | Wellbeing Support | Parents and Students |
When will daycare operations resume on campus?
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When will daycare operations resume on campus?
Effective Friday, August 25, the daycare on campus resumed operations. |
August 25, 2023 11:19am | Spaces, Buildings, Operations | Community and Students |
What food services are open on campus?
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What food services are open on campus?
Most food services will resume operation starting August 28. Please visit food.ok.ubc.ca to see what’s open on campus. |
August 24, 2023 3:20pm | Spaces, Buildings, Operations and Student Services | Faculty, Staff, and Students |
What has been the impact of the wildfires at the Kelowna airport? Will I be able to fly into Kelowna soon?
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What has been the impact of the wildfires at the Kelowna airport? Will I be able to fly into Kelowna soon?
The Kelowna International Airport has had airspace restrictions in place since August 18 to support aerial firefighting in Kelowna. Passengers are asked to check their airline for updated information about their flight status. More information can be found at ylw.kelowna.ca. |
August 24, 2023 2:43pm | Spaces, Buildings, Operations | Faculty, Parents, Staff, and Students |
Will the start of the school year and classes be postponed?
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Will the start of the school year and classes be postponed?
Classes will begin as originally scheduled and in person on Sept. 5, 2023. We appreciate that there are many students, faculty and staff who remain under evacuation order or have been required to delay travel which will impact their start to the school year. We will work closely with those impacted to ensure they have the flexibility to start the semester off successfully. |
August 23, 2023 7:28pm | Classes, Exams, Teaching and Orientations and New Student Info | Faculty, Parents, Staff, and Students |
What is the air quality in campus buildings?
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What is the air quality in campus buildings?
UBCO has been testing the air quality in campus buildings daily. The levels of PM2.5 (the main air contaminant associated with negative health outcomes) is low in indoor spaces on campus. The recommendation from Health, Safety and Environment is to continue regular indoor work activities. Learn more at hse.ok.ubc.ca |
September 1, 2023 2:12pm | Wellbeing Support | Faculty, Staff, and Students |
What steps is UBC Okanagan taking to maintain air quality in campus buildings?
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What steps is UBC Okanagan taking to maintain air quality in campus buildings?
All air coming into campus buildings through the air intakes is filtered. Additional air purifiers have been placed in areas based on assessments, and are not available upon request. To ensure that the air-handling systems can work efficiently, please keep all windows and doors to the outside closed. Learn more at hse.ok.ubc.ca |
September 1, 2023 2:11pm | Wellbeing Support | Faculty, Staff, and Students |
Will Create or other Orientation week events still be taking place?
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Will Create or other Orientation week events still be taking place?
Create orientation will proceed on September 4 and additional support will be available through the Weeks of Welcome events. |
August 23, 2023 6:59pm | Events | Parents and Students |
My travel or flights have been impacted by the wildfires, what will happen if I can’t get to Kelowna until after the start of term?
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My travel or flights have been impacted by the wildfires, what will happen if I can’t get to Kelowna until after the start of term?
Please rest assured that we will work closely with those impacted to ensure they have the flexibility they require to start the school year successfully. Once you have confirmed your travel arrangements, if your arrival date is after the start of the term, we encourage you to do the following:
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August 26, 2023 3:30pm | Orientations and New Student Info and Student Services | Faculty, Staff, and Students |
I have space (e.g. room, basement suite) to host students in the short-term or long-term, where can I share this information?
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I have space (e.g. room, basement suite) to host students in the short-term or long-term, where can I share this information?
UBCO has partnered with Places4Students to provide an online collection of local housing options. You can add your property as a short-term or long-term listing. |
August 23, 2023 1:44pm | Spaces, Buildings, Operations | Community, Faculty, Parents, Staff, and Students |
