SUO of UBC

And just like that, the first two weeks of the semester have flown by! 🎓✨

We've had an incredible start to the year, and next week promises to be even better. 🔥

On Wednesday, don't miss EXPO – the biggest event of the semester! With over 100 SUO Clubs and Course Unions showcasing, along with campus partners, services, and sponsors, it's your chance to get involved.

But that’s not all! TAKEOFF Concert is happening next Friday, September 20th! 🎶🎤

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, there’s still time – check the link in our bio! 🔗🎟️

Enjoy your weekend and get ready for an amazing week ahead! 🌟

Feeling lost in SUO lingo? 🤔

Here’s a quick breakdown of some common terms we use to help you navigate all things SUO, like our upcoming By-Election!

Ready to make a difference at UBCO? SUO By-Elections are coming up!

What is a By-Election? A formal way of voting for students to hold elected positions within the SUO. It happens in October if a board position is vacant. Sometimes a referendum may be voted on as well.

Nominations open on September 16th and close on September 27th. This is your chance to step up, represent your peers, and make your voice heard! 🗣️

Tag someone who’d make an amazing student leader or learn more about how you can get involved! 💡

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Don't miss the Change-of-Coverage Period!

It's your chance to opt-out or add your spouse and dependents to the SUO Health & Dental Plan.

For more information, stop by the SUO Front Desk or visit studentcare.ca

EXPO is one of the biggest events of the semester, and we need your help to make it happen!

We need volunteers to cook up burgers, run the games at the SUO tables, and hand out SUO swag! If you would like to get involved, sign up to be a volunteer at the link in our bio!

EXPO is happening on Wednesday, September 20th!

Are you and your club or student association wanting to attend? Make sure to renew your club ASAP and register for Expo! Registration closes Friday, September 6th at midnight

We are also looking for VOLUNTEERS! Find the sign-up at the link in our bio ❗️

Happy first day of classes UBCO! Do you have any questions or concerns about your U-Pass? Maybe some questions about the Health and Dental Plan?

Please stop by the SUO Front Desk on the first floor of UNC to get help from our awesome staff who are happy to help.

We are open from 8:30- 4:00 Monday-Friday

Meet your Student Leader of the Week: Amy Wang, your SUO Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Representative!

Pronouns: Any Pronouns

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One word that describes you: Dedicated.

Hobbies: Writing, birdwatching, plant care

Strengths: Creativity.

Pet Peeves: People talking when I'm trying to read...

One thing that can instantly make your day better: Seeing my cat!

A goal for this year: More opportunities/resources for FCCS students.

That’s a wrap on Create Showcase 2024!

But the excitement doesn’t stop here. Keep an eye out for our team throughout the year, rocking our ‘Ask Me’ T-shirts.

We’re here to spread the word about the SUO and show you all the ways you can get involved. See you around campus!

Are you on campus today? Stop by the SUO tent over by the Admin Building! We have prizes and are debuting our new basketball game 🏀

The Resource Centres also have a tent on University Way, so go say hi there too!

Welcome to Fall 2024 everyone!

❗ WELCOME BACK GIVEAWAY ❗

We wanted to give away some prizes to get you excited about the new year and semester! The prize pack includes:

- SUO Tote Bag
- SUO Waterbottle
_ $100 Walmart Gift card

TO ENTER:
- Follow and on Instagram!
- Tag two friends in the comments below who would want to win this prize pack!

We will announce the winner at the end of the week!

You’ve got mail! Your unique UMO Redemption Code has been sent to your UBC Student Email 📧

Follow these easy steps to activate yours on the UMO App. Your U-Pass with be active as of September 1st 2024

Are you a part of a club or course union that has not renewed for the 2024/2025 Academic Year?

You have until Friday, September 6th at 11:59 AM to renew, or you will have to wait until the next semester. Making this renewal date ensures that you can operate as a club this semester and participate in events like Expo on September 18th!

Questions about renewals? Email [email protected]

Campus is crazy busy today! Welcome to UBCO everyone ✨

The Create Wellbeing Fair is happening right now in the UNC Building!

Come visit Abby at her table right by the SUO Front Desk to chat about all things SUO and get some awesome swag!

The Resource Centre is also open, so visit Belle, make some friendship bracelets, and grab a snack.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to sit in on a SUO Board of Directors Meeting, or a Committee Meeting?

You can now find SUO Board Meeting dates and times along with Committee Meetings open to the student body on the SUO Events Calendar!

Attending these meetings gives you a first-hand look at what it is like to be a part of the SUO, and is a lot more interesting than reading meeting minutes 😂

(The meeting minutes are also available to read on our website if that's your thing)

We present the winning entry to our SUO T-Shirt Design Contest by UBCO Student Josh Dupree!

Congratulations to Josh- and thank you to everyone who entered the contest, there were some awesome designs!

We will be reaching out to the winner to claim their prize. Keep an eye out this September for the winning design on SUO T-Shirts!

Believe it or not- Create Showcase is 2 weeks away!

Showcase is a great place to find new members for your clubs or course union and to meet new UBCO students

Register your student association at the link in our bio for Create Showcase on Monday, September 2nd 2023

Reminder: Only student associations officially ratified with the SUO and renewed for the 2024-25 academic year can register to participate at Showcase during Create. Make sure you renew beforehand!

Have you heard about UMO? 🤔

UMO (you-moh) is the new BC Transit system that we will be using to distribute the SUO U-Pass (Universal Bus Pass)

Read through this informative post to learn more about how you can activate your UMO U-Pass at the end of August.

Have more questions? Write a comment on this post or email [email protected]

Meet your Student Leader of the Week: Ali Wasti, your SUO Health and Social Development Rep!

Pronouns: he/him

IG handle: .wasti7

One word that describes you: Open-minded

Hobbies: Football and anything outdoors

Strengths: Loyalty and Teamwork

Pet Peeves: chewing loudly

One thing that can instantly make your day better: Music

A goal for this year: Creating more inclusion within the community and student engagement

Meet your Student Leader of the Week: Ali Wasti, your SUO Faculty of Health and Social Development Representative!

Pronouns: he/him

IG handle: .wasti7

One word that describes you: Open-minded

Hobbies: Football and anything outdoors

Strengths: Loyalty and Teamwork

Pet Peeves: chewing loudly

One thing that can instantly make your day better: Music

A goal for this year: Creating more inclusion within the community and student engagement

Looking for a fun way to get involved on campus this year?

Volunteer with one of the SUO Resource Centres and join a supportive community making a difference! 🌟

Check out their Instagram pages for more info!

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Looking for the perfect on-campus job?

Apply now to join the team at Paper & Supply Co or The Well Student Pub! Gain experience, make new friends, and stay close to campus.

Interested? Send applications to:

Paper & Supply: [email protected]

The Well Student Pub: [email protected]

Meet your Student Leader of the Week: Elnaz Zamanzade, your SUO Education Rep!

Pronouns: she/her

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One word to describe you: Detail-oriented

Hobbies: Hiking, movies

Strengths: Organized

Pet Peeves: Pessimism and loud chewing

One thing that instantly makes your day better: Gum

A goal for this year: Being more involved at UBC

It’s going to be another HOT weekend in the Okanagan!

We teamed up with UBCO Nursing Students on their capstone project about sun safety to make this informative post about how you can stay as safe as possible in the sun this summer.

Thank you to: .park for your hard work on this information!

Stay safe and have a fun weekend everyone ☀️

Meet your Student Leader of the Week: Riko Otsuka, your SUO Management Rep!

Pronouns: she/her

IG handle:

One word that describes you: Authentic

Hobbies: Skiing, Journaling, Hiking

Strengths: Visionary and Driven

Pet Peeves: When someone complains about something they’ve never tried

One thing that can instantly make your day better: A nice cup of coffee

A goal for this year: Keep learning. Stay focused and have an open mind!

Ready to make your mark at UBCO? Join the SUO Street Team! 🌟

As a Street Team volunteer, you’ll bring energy and excitement to campus events and campaigns, both online and on-site.

Meet new friends, spread the word about SUO Events, and be a driving force for student engagement.

Ready to make your mark at UBCO? Join the SUO Street Team! 🌟

As a Street Team volunteer, you'll bring energy and excitement to campus events and campaigns, both online and on-site.

Meet new friends, spread the word about SUO Events, and be a driving force for student engagement.

Are you an incoming International Student? Welcome to UBC Okanagan!

International students, ensure you're covered with iMED for the first 3 months, then switch to BC MSP for ongoing coverage.

Don't forget the SUO Health and Dental Plan for extra benefits like prescriptions, dental, and vision care! Stay covered, stay healthy! 💪❤️

Learn more at the link in our bio.

🎨✨ Calling all creative UBCO students! ✨🎨

Get ready to showcase your design skills in the SUO T-Shirt Design Contest!

Your mission: create an amazing T-shirt design that includes "SUO UBC" and represents the spirit of our community. The winning design will be printed on official SUO T-shirts, and the winner will receive a $50 gift card.

Submit your designs by August 9th for a chance to win. Check out the full contest rules on our website (Link in our bio). Let's see your creativity shine! ✨🌟

1.The contest is open to all current UBC Okanagan students.
2. The design must include the text "SUO UBC" or likenesses (ie: 'Students' Union Okanagan')
3. The design must be submitted in a high-resolution digital format (PNG, JPEG, or PDF).
4. The design should be suitable for printing on a T-shirt and should not exceed 2 colours.
5. The deadline for submissions is August 9th 2024
6. Each submission must include the participant's name, student ID number, and contact information.
Find the full list of rules on the SUO Website