UBC Student Housing

April 28 is the last day in residence for Winter Session and some Year Round residents—and it's just one week away! 📦️ ⁠
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If you're still in the process of moving out or haven't started packing yet, don't forget to check out our Move Out Guide to make your move out experience as smooth and sustainable as possible. 😊 ⁠ ⁠
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🔗 Visit vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/moving-out/ for the 5 steps that will help you plan, sort, pack, clean and check out easily.⁠ ⁠

📦️⁠ Moving out at the end of the term is a great opportunity to contribute to UBC’s Zero Waste Action Plan.⁠ In every UBC student residence, there will be Donation Zones where clean and functional items can be donated. You’ll see bins for electronics, textiles, household items, toiletries, books, non-perishable food (i.e., not expired / doesn’t require a fridge) and more!⁠
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🔗 Visit vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/moving-out/ for pro tips on moving out.

Moving out at the end of the term? Staying on, but expecting new roommates? Let’s make this transition smooth and sustainable 😊 ⁠
🔗 Visit vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/moving-out/ to check out our Move Out Guide! ⁠
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➡️ You'll find five helpful steps to help you avoid last-minute moving chaos, keep your old stuff out of the landfill, and ensure that rooms and shared spaces are left clean and ready for the next resident. 🙌

Want to provide valuable insight about your experience at UBC? Check your email for your link to The Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey (CCWS). The CCWS is a short survey tailored for post-secondary institutions in Canada to learn about student health and wellbeing.

Fill in the survey between March 4-31 and be entered to win a prize!

📦️⁠ Moving out at the end of the term is a great opportunity to contribute to UBC’s Zero Waste Action Plan.⁠ In every UBC student residence, there will be Donation Zones where clean and functional items can be donated. You’ll see bins for electronics, textiles, household items, toiletries, books, non-perishable food (i.e., not expired/doesn’t require a fridge) and more!⁠
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🔗 Visit the link in bio for some pro tips on moving out.

Looking for a great on-campus job this summer? ⁠
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Apply today for a Hotel Service Worker or Housekeeper position with UBC Student Housing and Community Services!⁠
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Work on campus. Earn money. Gain valuable experience. Convenient for students living at or near UBC.⁠
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🧑‍💻 HOW DO I APPLY? ⁠
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Email your resumé to [email protected] or visit shcs.ubc.ca/careers to learn more and apply online. ⁠
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💵 PAY RATE ⁠
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Hotel Service Worker: $23.49 per hour. ⁠
Housekeeper: $22.06 per hour. ⁠
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🗓️ DATES OF EMPLOYMENT ⁠
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Housekeeper: April 29–Aug 1⁠
Hotel Service Worker: Mid-April–Sept 30⁠
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🔗 Visit shcs.ubc.ca/careers to check out the job descriptions and learn more!

Longer days is a sure sign that spring is on the way—and with that comes spring cleaning! 🌷 Now is a great time to de-clutter your residence room. 🫶 Donation bins will be set up in Fairview, Orchard, Rits, Vanier, Gage, and Totem commonsblocks from Feb 12 to Feb 26 for any items you want to donate. Plus, check out the KonMari your residence room blog post for some de-cluttering tips. 🫧 https://vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/konmari-your-residence-room/

🔎 Looking for a great part-time, on-campus job? Consider applying for our new Residence Life Mail Sorter position! ⁠
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We receive a lot of mail and packages for everyone living in residence. This new position will help our Front Desk teams receive and sort it all, plus let residents know that they've got mail.⁠
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JOB DETAILS ⁠
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✅ Part-time: now to April 15. ⁠
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✅ Work between two and four shifts per week (8–16 hours total). ⁠
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✅ Pay rate: $22.08/hour⁠
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🔗 Learn more and apply today at https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/jobs/detail/c25c3dea3bbaa0dfe9f0a729bfe229cd

(Requires CWL login to CareersOnline.)

Or visit CareersOnline and search "Residence Life Mail Sorter".

Orange Shirt Day, September 30, is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home.

Learn more about events, information and wellness resources at https://irshdc.ubc.ca/orange-shirt-day

Artwork by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artist təlnaq̓ə, Alec Guerin.

Volunteer on Move In Day! Spaces are still open for students, staff and faculty to come help out with our 2023/24 Move In. 🏡 🙌

Did you know that we move over 7,000 students into residence at UBC before school starts in September? That's a lot of people! And we need a ton of volunteers to welcome them to campus, help them find their way, and help them move their things. Can you help us out?

There are two Move In Days that we need your help for. You can sign up for shifts on one or both days:
🗓️ August 27: Jump Start Move In Day
🗓️ September 2: Labour Day Move In Day

🔗 Learn more and sign up to volunteer at vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/moving-in/volunteer/

Blue sky views 💙

📍Orchard Commons

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon named UBC president Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon has been named the 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of British Columbia, the university announced today.

Whether you're a first year resident assigned to a room in one of our traditional first year residences (Orchard Commons, Totem Park or Place Vanier) or a room in a suite-style residence such as Walter Gage or Ritsumeikan-UBC House, you have lots of meal options at your fingertips.

If you're assigned to a traditional first year residence, you'll be signed up for the All Access Dining Plan.

If you're assigned to a suite-style residence, you'll have your own shared kitchen and the option to purchase the UBCcard Value Plan or an All Access Dining Swipe Plan.

Learn more about all of these options at food.ubc.ca/residence-meal-plan

Are you living in residence this fall? Check out your Winter Session Residence Guide for a pre-arrival checklist, virtual residence tours, how tos and resources to help get you ready for residence.

https://vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/getting-started/winter-session-residence-guide/

National Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes and celebrates the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across the country.

📸 sʔi:ɬqəy̓ qeqən (double-headed serpent post) by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artist Brent Sparrow Jr.

Thanks for these beautiful pics of Ponderosa, Harvest, and the cherry blossoms.

👋 Bye bye 2022/23! For everyone moving out today or who has moved out over the past couple of weeks, we hope you enjoyed your time living at UBC this year. Have a great summer. ☀️ We will miss you!⁠ ⁠

📸 Share your favourite residence memories and moments from the past eight months with or by tagging for your chance to be featured here!⁠ ⁠

Welcome also to everyone who is starting a new Year Round Housing contract in May.

🔗 A reminder that if you're planning to sublet over the summer, find all the info you need on our subletting web page: https://vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/applications/subletting/

It's the week of packing, hauling and cleaning as residents get ready for the "Great Shuffle."

UBC’s “Great Shuffle” sees thousands of students’ rooms cleaned in just seven days An inside look at UBC’s Student Housing and Community Services’ annual task of shifting students into and out of residence units and all the work that goes into it.

April 29 is the last day in residence for Winter Session and some Year Round residents—and it's just one week away! 📦️

If you're still in the process of moving out or haven't started packing yet, don't forget to check out our Move Out Guide to make your move out experience as smooth and sustainable as possible 😊 ⁠

🔗 Visit https://vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/residence-life/moving-out/ for the 5 steps that will help you plan, sort, pack, clean and check out easily.⁠ ⁠

📸 Street view of Orchard Commons

How to sort out the stuff in your residence room during Move Out

📦️⁠ Moving out at the end of the term is a great opportunity to contribute to UBC’s Zero Waste Action Plan.⁠ In every UBC student residence, there will be Donation Zones where clean and functional items can be donated. You’ll see bins for books, electronics, used clothes, household items, non-perishable food (i.e., canned/unopened food) and more!⁠

🔗 Visit https://vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/residence-life/moving-out/ to learn more about how you can sort your items, and where to donate or sell them.

Moving out at the end of the term? Staying on, but expecting new roommates? Let’s make this transition smooth and sustainable 😊 ⁠
🔗 Visit https://vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/residence-life/moving-out/ to check out our Move Out Guide!

➡️ You'll find five helpful steps to help you avoid last-minute moving chaos, keep your old stuff out of the landfill, and ensure that rooms and shared spaces are left clean and ready for the next resident. 🙌

Looking for a great on-campus job this summer? ⁠
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Apply today for a Hotel Service Worker or Housekeeper position with UBC Student Housing and Community Services!
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Work on-campus. Earn money. Gain valuable experience. Convenient for students living at or near UBC.
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🧑‍💻 HOW DO I APPLY? ⁠
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Email your resumé to [email protected] or apply online and check out the job description at https://ca.indeed.com/job/housekeeperhotel-service-worker-positions-8bef9838151502de.

💵 PAY RATE
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Hotel Service Worker: $21.75 per hour. ⁠
Housekeeper: $20.41 per hour. ⁠
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🗓️ DATES OF EMPLOYMENT ⁠
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Housekeeper: April 19–Aug 31
Hotel Service Worker: April 19–Sept 30

One of UBC’s most iconic experiences is returning to campus. Get ready to swim, sprint, bike, run and Storm the Wall! Grab some friends and create a team or come cheer on your peers during the event! Registration is now open and closes on March 10. bit.ly/stw-23

Are you a first-year resident? We want to hear from you! Check your email for an invitation to complete the Residence Experience Survey. This is your chance to tell us what you think about your experience living in residence. Completed entries will be automatically entered to win awesome prizes including food services gift cards and the grand prize of an exclusive shopping experience at the UBC Bookstore valued at $500! Check your email for your personalized link to the survey. Deadline to complete the survey is March 20, 2023.

Make sure you have some money in small bills in your emergency kit. If there is a prolonged power outage, you will not be able to use your debit or credit card.

Visit vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/emergency-preparedness/ for more information on how to prepare for an emergency.

A sunny break for Midterm Break. ☀️

UBC has been recognized internationally for its commitment to sustainable living. Many residences and rooms have modern sustainability features designed to reduce waste, energy consumption, and water use. Not to mention our residence buildings since 2013 are LEED certified. Learn more at https://sustain.ubc.ca/campus/green-buildings

📍: Brock Commons – Tallwood House

Keeping track of expenses is important—especially for students on a budget. Check out the blog post on money saving tips: https://vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/money-matters/

UBC Camps is HIRING several positions for Summer 2023! 📣

Summer Program Assistants & Head Instructors - Apply by Feb 12
Summer Live-In Overnight Program Coordinators (Future Global Leaders) - Apply by Feb 12

🌐 To learn more about each position, visit: bit.ly/3H5NgT4

In an emergency, cellular networks will be overwhelmed. Use text messaging, social media, or email to communicate with family and friends instead of calling. When making your plan, be sure to note multiple ways to contact people.

Visit vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/emergency-preparedness/ for more information on how to prepare for an emergency.