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It’s officially October! Here’s what’s happening this month 👆

This is the UBCO October Ten. Try to do as many of these as you can! Have any questions about any of these? Be sure to check the UBC Okanagan Events Calendar or send us a message. 💬

Get involved and meet new people this month with some of our favourite events!

Whether you’re hiking with Rec, Drawing by Night with @fccs.ubco, browsing opportunities at the Volunteer Fair, or living your best life at Recess Revival, these are all events we know, love, and would recommend attending this month.

Show your school spirit this month both on Nonis Field and in the Furnace! The Heat basketball teams are back with their home openers on October 30. Not a bad way to set the tone for the weekend, if you ask us. 🔥💙🏀

Exam Jam is the number one way to get prepped for midterms. If you’re a first or second year student, we definitely recommend attending this one. Plus, you can enter to win a tablet and an Owala water bottle. 👀

The Career Exploration Series is exactly what it sounds like: Come out to these events throughout the year to meet people who work in your dream field. Learn about actual careers and positions that could be in your future, and ask questions that will help determine your career path.

Thinking about grad school? There are also a couple of info sessions to help you with the application process this month. Go check them out!

Go Global applications open on October 5! There are TONS of Q&A sessions happening throughout the month. If you want to go on exchange next year, this is the BEST way to get all the info you need.

Global Education Week is back this month! 🌎

If you’re interested in cooking something for Taste of Home, be sure to check out the events calendar for more info and the registration link.

Party safe! Follow @ubcoaccesswellbeing to always stay up to date on their events, tips, and resources. 💚

This is just a small preview of what’s in store in October. Be sure to check out all the upcoming events on the UBC Okanagan events calendar (and keep following us for more updates!) taken in UBC Okanagan by @ubcostudents

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18 days ago

Burn the Furnace BLUE with us this Friday for volleyball home openers! 🏐💙🔥

@ubcowvb kicks off the night at 5 pm. Come show your Heat spirit and wear your Heat blue!

Other events happening this week you won’t want to miss out on:

🧃 Recess Revival is happening TOMORROW (Tuesday) from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Courtyard — come play games, enjoy free food, and hang out with us! @ubcoaccesswellbeing @ubco_recreation

🖼️ The Art Enablers edition of the Career Exploration Series is also happening tomorrow from 5 to 7 pm in the CCS Foyer. Come learn some incredibly cool ways you can turn your creative passion into a career. @ubcocareersandadvising

🍜 The Global Education Week “Taste of Home” event is happening this Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm. Come celebrate culture through food! @ubcoglobal

🥞 The Global Education Week Pancake Breakfast & Postcards Home event is happening Friday from 10 am to noon. Enjoy free pancakes, coffee, and tea, and send a postcard home!

🏳️‍🌈 The Pride Programmers are hosting a Queer History Trivia event on Friday from 6 to 8 pm in ART 104

🥾 The final hike of the fall hiking series is happening this Saturday at noon at Mount Boucherie @ubco_recreation

You can also vote in the BC provincial election on campus until Wednesday this week. Stop by The Ballroom in UNC 200 between 8 am and 8 pm Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday to vote.

You can vote in this election if you are:
• a Canadian citizen
• 18 or older on October 24, 2026, and
• a resident of BC since April 23, 2026

Be sure to bring your ID! 🪪

📸: by @thompsonnmedia taken in The Furnace - Home of the UBCO Heat by @ubcostudents

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Pick your school supplies and get an itinerary for your perfect day in Kelowna. 👆

Remember your answers to tally up whether you got more As, Bs, or Cs!

How are you taking notes?

Pick your headphone of choice…

How do you stay organized? (This one is telling)

Pick your caffeine fix

What are you writing with?

Pick your sweater

If you got mostly As, you’re a Rutland Thrifter

Spend a day this weekend on a Rutland thrift crawl until you need a lunch break at @salsaandsaborrestaurant. Then, when you realize you should really get outside, swing by Ben Lee for a park stroll.

If you got mostly Bs, you’re the CEO of Weekend Plans.

Maximize sunshine hours by heading to Paul’s Tomb during the day and time your outing to make it back for Happy Hour at @rusticreel. Then end the day at the @bnabrewing arcade (or the bowling alley if you can snag a lane). Maybe you’ll even convince your friends to pop into @hellodarlinbar for a line dancing lesson if you’re lucky.

If you got mostly Cs, you’re the Beach + Sweet Treat Expert.

Start your day with a fall beach crawl down Abbott St. When you hit @blessdpizza, stop in for lunch and a dirty soda before getting a cone at @parlour.icecream for dessert. taken in Kelowna, British Columbia by @ubcostudents

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Digi dump from the @fsasuo Mix, Mash, & Mic (+ halo halo) event in September 📸✨

Missed out? They’re hosting Feast & Frights (a horror movie night with good food) next Friday, October 23 starting at 5 pm in ART 103.

Check out their page for more details and ticket info. 🎟️🍿

Thanks to the @fsasuo for sharing these photos with us! 🫰 taken in UBCO by @ubcostudents

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4 days ago

Your major, your Sonny Angel 👼🏼

(UBC Sonny Angel sticker illustrated by UBCO alum, @kellygrace.art 💙)

You’re always up to date with online trends and celebrity moments. You probably just asked someone for their Letterboxd…

You’re forever giving book recs and quoting niche historical literature.

You can usually be found people watching and you’re a great adaptor.

You’re the “wait I can fix it” friend. A logical problem solver.

You’re constantly analyzing the behaviour of those around you and know way too much about Freud.

You’re very outdoorsy and have an overly detailed explanation for organisms.

You’re probably at the gym instead of class and you can be very competitive.

You’re great at noticing things others may not. And you love to unpack the latest pop culture moments.

You haven’t slept in days and live off of coffee. You’re also a great problem solver.

You have perfect looking notes and you’re great at making complicated things seem easy.

Networking is EVERYTHING. You’re also a natural-born leader.

You’re the organized and responsible one in your friend group. You also feel like you’ve been at the hospital more than home lately.

You know an alarming amount of animal facts. You can also be very adventurous. taken in UBCO by @ubcostudents

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Photos from last week + what’s happening this week on campus 👆

Browse the UBCO Events Calendar for full event details and even more events! For student-run/club events, check out their profiles (tagged) for more info.

If we missed your event, tell us the details in the comments! taken in UBCO by @ubcostudents

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6 days ago

🎤 Asking UBCO students what they’re thankful for 💙✨

Hope you all have a great long weekend! taken in UBCO by @ubcostudents

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10 days ago

From the @vocokanagan Intro to Rock weekend 📸🧗

You may have met The Varsity Outdoors Club Okanagan (VOCO) at the club Expo this week, but here’s a peek into what VOCO Life looks like. 👆

If this is the kind of weekend that feels right up your alley, be sure to give them a follow and check out their page to learn more about how to get involved!

They host weekly run clubs, group trips, and more throughout the year.

Thanks to @vocokanagan for letting us share these photos! taken in Okanagan, British Columbia by @ubcostudents

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Whoops 🫠

Don’t leave it to the last second…come to Exam Jam instead ‼️

Exam Jam is THE place to get prepped for midterms. Drop-in today between 10 am and 4 pm (in the Student Learning Hub or the Sawchuk Theatre) to learn study and time-management tricks, get tips for specific exams, check in with a tutor, or drop for writing and project support.

Exam Jam participants will have the opportunity to enter to win a tablet and an Owala water bottle! taken in UBC Okanagan by @ubcostudents

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Freebiemaxxing at Expo! You still have two more hours — go go go! taken in UBCO by @ubcostudents

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Expo is happening until 3 pm! Trust us when we say this is THE place to find all the ways to get involved and maximize your UBCO experience. 💙✨ taken in UBC Okanagan by @ubcostudents

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12 days ago

Fall on University Way 🍂 Here are some events happening this week you won’t want to miss out on:

😊 The Volunteer Fair is happening right now until 2:30 pm in the Central Courtyard. You can also stop by the Community Market while you’re there!

👋 The SUO Club Expo is happening tomorrow! Stop by the Central Courtyard between 11 am and 3 pm to browse all the clubs, associations, student unions, and services available to you on campus.

📕 Thursday is Exam Jam! Stop by the Student Learning Hub (LIB 237) or the Sawchuk Theatre between 10 am and 4 pm to get prepped for midterms.

💙 Friday Night Lights on Nonis! This weekend is your last chance to come cheer on home soccer games on Nonis Field. Kick-off is at 5 pm

🥾 The fall hiking series continues on Saturday! This week’s hike is Apex Trail on Knox. Check out @ubco_recreation for all the details. taken in UBCO by @ubcostudents

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