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GSS Survey Results
Physical and Mental Health
The latest data from the 2018 GSS Student Survey shows the impact that having a long term mental or physical health condition can have on graduate study and highlights the importance of support for students in this position.
You can read more about the survey results on physical and mental health as well as the other data
HERE
GSS Referendum: September 2018
Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill in the referendum. We appreciate the excellent response. If you haven’t yet responded v oting is open until 23 September.
You can find more information about the reasons for the referendum and the exact changes,
HERE
Fall Classes
French, Yoga and Zumba
Whether you want to learn a language, relieve stress or improve fitness the GSS has you covered. There are still a few spaces for classes on and off campus. Our classes are designed for graduate students and offer a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
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5 Pin Bowling Night
Join fellow graduate students in this fun Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling Night in the heart of Commercial Drive! (just a five minute walk from the Sky train).
We have reserved the upper floor at Grandview Lanes, Vancouver’s staple bowling alley for the past 70 years, for this 5-pin, glow-in-the-dark bowling experience, exclusively for UBC Grad Students!
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Community Announcements
THE VANCOUVER INSTITUTE
The Vancouver institute has an exciting program of lectures over the next few months covering topics from contemporary politics to evidence in medicine and global economics.
Program – Fall 2018
Website: http://vancouverinstitute.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVancouverInstitute/
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UBC Certificate in Translation and Interpretation for Business
Chinese is the most widely spoken non-official language in Canada. Demand for trained translators and interpreters opens up career opportunities for those fluent in Chinese and English.
On September 13 at 12pm Pacific, join us for an online webinar to learn valuable information about the UBC Certificate in Translation and Interpretation for Business. Hear from instructors and past students, and explore career paths.
Registration is required in order to participate. Can’t make the live session? We will send everyone who registers a link to the recording.
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Consultation on U Boulevard Area – starting September 17
This will be an opportunity to provide input on shaping the design vision of the Bosque. We are also sharing a planning update on the U Boulevard area. You can provide your input online or in person from September 17 to October 5, 2018
Details about the consultation will be posted on the project website on September 17. The online survey will be available from September 17 to October 5, 2018 at planning.ubc.ca/uboulevard. You can also join us at two public open houses:
Public Open Houses
Wednesday, September 26, 4-6pm
I.K. Barber Learning Centre, 2nd floor
1961 East Mall
Thursday, September 27, 10am to noon
UBC Life Building, concourse
6138 Student Union Blvd.
For more information visit planning.ubc.ca/uboulevard.
225 – 6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

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