AMS of UBC

What’s open at the Nest this long weekend? Check the link in our bio ☀️

🚨The Nest will be closed this Saturday, August 24th, for some essential maintenance. We’ll be back open at 3:00 PM.

UBC has transitioned to a new course enrolment system called Workday Student, and your Undergraduate Society wants to hear about your experience!

Has it been great, good, bad, ugly, or...?
Share your thoughts so we can communicate your feedback to your faculty and UBC, advocating for better features, tools, and support on the platform.

As a token of appreciation for your time, you’ll have the opportunity to enter a draw to win 1 of 12 $25 gift-cards at the end of the survey.

The survey closes on September 25, 2024!
The link to the survey is in our bio. If you have any questions or want to chat further about how this data will be used, please reach out to us.

UBC has transitioned to a new course enrolment system called Workday Student, and your Undergraduate Society wants to hear about your experience!

Has it been great, good, bad, ugly, or...?
Share your thoughts so we can communicate your feedback to your faculty and UBC, advocating for better features, tools, and support on the platform.

As a token of appreciation for your time, you’ll have the opportunity to enter a draw to win 1 of 12 $25 gift-cards at the end of the survey.

The survey closes on September 25, 2024!

The link to the survey is in our bio.

If you have any questions or want to chat further about how this data will be used, please reach out to us.

Beach Battle update ☀️ keep voting daily on our stories so we can decide once and for all: WHAT’S UBC’S FAVOURITE VANCOUVER BEACH?

1 winner* will be selected from those who voted for the winner of UBC’s favourite beach! Prize is a JBL Go 3 waterproof Bluetooth speaker (CAD$70 value) 🌊⛱️
*Winner will be announced on July 22 (tagged on our story)

What’s UBC’s favourite Vancouver beach? Vote daily on our story for the chance to win a JBL Go 3 waterproof Bluetooth speaker (CAD$70 value) ☀️ 1 winner* will be selected from those who voted for the winner of UBC’s favourite beach! Check our story DAILY to vote for YOUR favourite beach 🌊⛱️
*Winner will be announced on July 22 (tagged on our story)

Apply by 9:30AM on Thursday July 4th at the link in our bio ☕️

Vote* at the AMS Special General Meeting 🗳️

🗓️ June 4th @ 10AM (may delay up to 30mins to reach quorum of about 623 students* in attendance - around 1% of current enrolment)
📍 Online only - registration link will be posted at the link in our bio on Monday, June 3rd.
🗳️ Voters can come/go as they please, but this may interfere with reaching quorum. We encourage you to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the General Meeting. There is no opportunity to vote later on - it happens on the spot. (These are the rules outlined by the BC Societies Act, not AMS rules.)

*Note: Only students registered at UBC Vancouver (or its affiliate colleges) from September 2023 onwards AND are in Good Standing (check SSC) are eligible to vote.

Vote on the Motion:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT access to the AMS Food Bank be reinstated for associate members of the AMS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AMS Council must consult all active members through a referendum to reverse this motion.
Note: Associate members of the AMS include AMS staff and UBC Vancouver faculty and staff.

Living and working in Vancouver this summer but don’t have U-Pass? Apply for a subsidy: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/opportunities/funds-grants/subsidies/summer-transit-subsidy-form/

Vote* at the AMS Special General Meeting 🗳️

🗓️ June 4th @ 10AM (may delay up to 30mins to reach quorum of about 621 students* in attendance - around 1% of current enrolment)
📍 AMS Nest Lower Atrium - potential hybrid option TBA
🗳️ Voters can come/go as they please, but this may interfere with reaching quorum. We encourage you to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the General Meeting. There is no opportunity to vote later on - it happens on the spot. (These are the rules outlined by the BC Societies Act, not AMS rules.)

*Note: Only students registered at UBC Vancouver (or its affiliate colleges) from September 2023 onwards AND are in Good Standing (check SSC) are eligible to vote.

Vote on the Motion:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT access to the AMS Food Bank be reinstated for associate members of the AMS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AMS Council must consult all active members through a referendum to reverse this motion.
Note: Associate members of the AMS include AMS staff and UBC Vancouver faculty and staff.

More info: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/support-services/student-services/food-bank/

Join Canada's largest student union as a Student-at-Large in one of many committees - from finance to HR to advocacy to event planning, there's a leadership opportunity for you! Apply by May 25: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/opportunities/committees/

What's open at the Nest this May Long Weekend? Check the AMS website here: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/news/may-long-weekend-2024-nest-hours/

Should UBC Staff and Faculty be able to access the AMS Food Bank?

Vote* on this at the AMS Special General Meeting

🗓️ June 4th @ 10AM
📍 IN PERSON at the AMS Nest Lower Atrium
No RSVP required - just show up in-person to vote 🗳️

*Note: Only UBC Vancouver students in Good Standing (check SSC) are eligible to vote.

Vote on the Motion:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT access to the AMS Food Bank be reinstated for associate members of the AMS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AMS Council must consult all active members through a referendum to reverse this motion.
Note: Associate members of the AMS include AMS staff and UBC Vancouver faculty and staff.

YOUR feedback matters! If you think your instructor did a good job (or not) teaching your course this term, let them know! Complete the SEI surveys for each of your courses on Canvas starting March 30.

Is the Nest working for you? Why or why not? Tell us how the Nest can better serve YOU! You have until April 9 to send suggestions! https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2n8olAiKCIxdoKG

DEAR UBC CLASS OF 2024: what should be YOUR parting gift to UBC and the student community? Send your proposal by Fri Apr 4 : https://qualtricsxmk3ppvvk6p.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2mkO5kalI1Mrg6q

🎉 AMS Culture Fest is now here! 🎉

Come and celebrate the diversity of clubs and cultures at UBC by participating in any of the events promoted in this post. AMS Culture Fest is a new initiative at the AMS dedicated to showcasing as many of the 60+ cultural clubs that we have on campus.

🎊🎨 AMS Culture Fest is happening from March 21st to April 7th, with some events organized by your AMS, and most organized by your groups on campus.

Watch out for more info on other events hosted by the AMS. See you all at our club programming for AMS Culture Fest 2024. 🎶🍲🎭👘
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YOUR input will shape how future UBC students live on campus! Share your feedback on the draft goals, targets, and actions that will define our pathway to a net-zero, climate resilient community. SURVEY LINK: https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/9a415b22d4cb12601315f3414f68948b/cff64499243005c256e65e8e4751cb0f/df5707be16592b9385bb04faca9ec1ca

Not sure how to join or start a club in the summer? Got questions on club elections and renewals? Visit the Clubs Team at the 1st Floor of the Nest in front of Teadot on the following days:

Tue, March 12th (3 to 4 PM)
Thu, March 14th (1 to 2 PM)
Tue, March 19th (11:30 to 12:30 PM)
Wed. March 20th (3 to 4 PM)

We'll be happy to answer all your club-related questions, so stop by.

Vote in this year's AMS Elections and you might WIN a $500 tuition credit. That's right, if voter turnout hits 20% of students, everyone who voted will be eligible to win one of two $500 prizes. AND for each 1% increase in voter turnout, we'll add another $500 prize - up to 25%. So go vote, and tell your friends to vote - the more of you who do, the more chances there are to win.

Is your prof saving you money by using Open Educational Resources (OERs) in their course? Nominate them to be an OER Champion!

OERs are free, online learning materials that remove the barriers the high-cost of textbooks can represent. These resources have helped thousands of students with their courses without financial pressures. While different OERs have different looks and implementations, they all share on thing in common – they’re FREE!

Profs who make use of OERs deserve to be celebrated. Nominate them to be a 2024 OER Champion in-person at our booth on Feb 27-29, 11AM-4PM or online here: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/what-we-stand-for/campaigns/oer-champions/

Want to ask a candidate a question but can't attend a debate? Send your question in and if time permits, the moderator will ask it for you: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/opportunities/elections/ams-elections-debate-question/

Be an informed voter! Debates are the best way to know what your candidates stand for. Swipe through to see when debates are happening!

YES! By forming a Yes or No-Committee you can receive up to $1000 of funding for campaign expenses. HOWEVER, if AMS Council endorses the Yes or No side of the referendum, you will not be eligible for funding. More details at the Referendum Guide linked here:https://www.ams.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AMS-Referendum-Guide-2024.pdf