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Free Naloxone Training – Save a Life in 90 Minutes!

Join OSAS and the Robert H. Lee Graduate School for a hands-on Naloxone Training Session.

Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer naloxone, a life-saving medication that reverses its effects. In just 90 minutes, you’ll gain the confidence to make critical, and potentially life-saving decisions.

When: Thursday, October 30, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Where: HA 132 (RHL Graduate School side of Henry Angus)

RSVP by Sunday, October 26 at 11:59 PM to secure your spot!

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New Sections of BUSI 294, 335, 353, and 370 Added for Winter Term 2

New sections have been added to the Winter Term 2 schedule:

BUSI 294 – Introductory Management Accounting

  • Section 202: Hybrid (blended), Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 pm

BUSI 335 – Information Systems

  • Section 202: Hybrid (blended), Mondays, 3:00 to 6:00 pm

BUSI 353 – Intermediate Financial Accounting I

  • Section 202: Hybrid (blended), Thursdays, 6:30 to 9:30 pm

BUSI 370 – Business Finance

  • Section 202: Hybrid (blended), Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Please see the updated schedule here: Course Schedules – myUBCDAP and for more information on how to register, please visit Registering for Courses – myUBCDAP.

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Winter Term 1 Final Exam Schedule now Available

The Winter Term 1 final exam schedule is now available on UBC’s Exam Schedule page and you’ll also find your personal exam schedule updated on Workday Student.

Please see the instructions on how to view your personal exam schedule on Workday Student here: Viewing your exam schedule | Workday Tutorials.

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Baker Tilly Coffee & Careers – October 21

Invite from Baker Tilly

Baker Tilly coffee & careers | October 21 at 10:00am (Vancouver Time)

Explore career paths and culture in a relaxed virtual setting

Coffee and Careers is a 90-minute virtual event designed to help you explore opportunities across the Baker Tilly network. In a relaxed, no-pressure environment, you’ll join breakout rooms with professionals from across Canada to chat about career goals, roles within our network, and what it’s really like to work here.

No interviews. No formal presentations. Just real conversations to help you decide if Baker Tilly is the right fit for your future.

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Making Sense of Sustainability: A Carbon Accounting Workshop

 Presented by the UBC Sauder Centre for Climate and Business Solutions | Part of UBC Climate Emergency Week
   
   Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Unsure where to start with sustainability, or which skills will matter in real-world jobs? This interactive workshop gives students practical tools to take meaningful action.
   
   You’ll learn the fundamentals of carbon accounting—how to measure, understand, and manage carbon emissions—and gain skills that can be applied in any organization or project. Whether you want to reduce emissions for a student club, for a company you’re interning with, or better understand your own personal carbon footprint, this is the perfect place to start.
   
No technical background required. This workshop is ideal for students interested in business and climate, and gaining practical skills that employers are looking for.



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Midterm FAQs and Resources

We hope you are off to a good start this term! This message includes information about your midterm schedule, the academic concession policy, and academic integrity during exams. All exams follow UBC policies and regulations—make sure you are prepared and understand your responsibilities before you write your exam.       

  • When are my midterms?    
  • What happens if I have a midterm conflict?   
  • What should I do if I am unable to write my midterm?   
  • What do I need to know about Academic Integrity?   
  • Are there other recommendations I should follow?   
  • Where can I find mental health and wellness supports?   

When are my midterms?    
Review your course outlines for midterm times and locations. If you are unclear about the exam arrangements for your course, contact your instructor as soon as possible.    

What should I do if I am unable to write my midterm?    
If you are unable to write an exam due to circumstances that are included in the UBC Academic Concession policy, you may be eligible to submit a petition for an academic concession.      

  1. Consult your course syllabus for any instructions provided by your instructor. 
  2. Review information on submitting a petition for an academic concession at https://blogs.ubc.ca/myubcdap/success/responsibilities/#section-1.
  3. Submit your petition to OSAS by filling out the form on https://professional.sauder.ubc.ca/dap/students/academic-concession.cfm . You are expected to submit your petition as soon as possible and within 48 hours of the missed midterm.  

What do I need to know about academic integrity?    
All Commerce exams start with an Integrity Pledge. Academic integrity will be enforced in all exams. By writing a UBC exam, you agree to adhere to the University’s standards for academic honesty. It is your responsibility to review and abide by the rules described in the following sources:      

Suspected instances of academic misconduct will be thoroughly investigated and are subject to disciplinary measures. More information about the academic integrity practices, procedures, and resources to support students at UBC Sauder can be found in the Student Academic Integrity Handbook.      
   
Are there other recommendations I should follow?     

  • Get to your midterm exam early!   
  • Bring your digital or physical UBC card to your midterm.   
  • Double-check the course syllabus or ask your instructor what items are allowed in the midterm.    
  • If you are writing exams on Canvas, do the Online Exam Tech Check (https://canvas.ubc.ca/enroll/RK33KJ).   
  • Read all instructions and questions carefully.    
  • Keep track of the time and don’t forget to submit the exam when finished.    
  • If you sit your exam, you are no longer eligible to defer it or to submit a petition for academic concession for it. You will not be given another opportunity to increase your mark. Review the academic concession policy for details.   

Where can I find mental health and wellness supports?    
In addition to studying, maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing is essential to achieving success. We encourage you to take advantage of the many resources available at students.ubc.ca/health. 
     
Questions?    
If you have any questions, OSAS is here to help! Please visit Program Advising – myUBCDAP for more information on how to connect. For more in-depth planning, we encourage you to book an online appointment (virtual and in-person appointments are available).

Good luck on your midterms!    

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2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day – September 30th

2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day – September 30th
The Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry are honoured to host this intergenerational March, welcoming the UBC community, families, and allies. The event aims to educate and support the Indigenous community on campus and beyond, with activities helping younger participants connect with the original inhabitants of the land.

For details of the event please visit: https://forestry.ubc.ca/events/2025-intergenerational-march-to-commemorate-orange-shirt-day/

Ahead of the March, don’t miss The Path Forward, a free VSO concert on September 28th featuring UBC Sauder’s Dennis Thomas-Whonoak, a member of the VSO Indigenous Council. Your attendance at both events shows solidarity with Indigenous communities and a commitment to reconciliation.

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Update from CPA: New Professional Program 

The CPA Profession in Canada is updating the CPA certification program to align with Competency Map 2.0. On September 16th, the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) shared information on the new program, the CPA Professional Program (CPP), which includes a refresh of both the education and work experience requirements, which you can find here: Introducing the CPA Professional Program.  

As a DAP student, we anticipate that you are currently working toward completing the requirements for admission to the CPA program. Please note that January 2027 will be the last opportunity to start the current CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) and be eligible to write the final offering of the Common Final Exam (CFE) in September 2028. To start PEP in January 2027, you must meet all current CPA PEP admission requirements by the end of December 2026. 

Students who begin the CPA program after this date will need to be admitted to the new CPA Professional Program (CPP). 

For help planning your remaining DAP courses, please feel free to connect with our office: Program Advising – myUBCDAP.   

If you have questions about the CPA PEP or CPP, please contact CPAWSB at admissionadvising@cpawsbc.ca.  

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Reminder: Applications now open for BDO Canada LLP Service Award (1 x $2750) and CPA Education Foundation of BC Award (1 x $2500) – Apply by September 30

We are now accepting applications for the following 2025 Winter Session awards:

  • 1500 BDO Canada LLP Service Award, 1 award valued at $2750
    A service award endowed by BDO Canada LLP to recognize a student in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP), made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to a part-time or full-time student who is enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrates high levels of community service and volunteerism within the university or community. Award candidates must also demonstrate high academic standing in the DAP Program.
  • 1661 Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Jim Miller DAP Scholarship, 1 award valued at $2500
    Awarded on the recommendation of the School to a part-time or full-time student who is enrolled in the DAP Program. Award candidates must have high academic standing and leadership ability, and intend to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Please see below and Finances & Scholarships page for more information and application instructions.

To be eligible for consideration of these awards, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled in 2025 Winter Session courses
  • Have completed a minimum of 9 credits by the end of Summer Term 2 (August 2025), with a minimum 75% average.

To apply, please submit the following documents by September 30, 2025:

  • DAP Scholarships and Awards Application Form
  • Your resume
  • Two reference letters on the business letterhead with contact information from professional contacts in support of your community and/or leadership experience. Please note, these are non-academic references.

The completed application form, resume, and reference letters may all be submitted together by e-mail to askdap@sauder.ubc.ca.

Applications are due September 30, 2025. All qualified

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SEHUB: Positivity Seed Event – September 22 to 26

We’re excited to welcome you to SEHUB’s launch week with a fun and meaningful activity: the Positivity Seed Event! 

Please drop by to plant your own flower seed in a mini pot, decorate it, and take it home. As your plant grows through the term, it’ll serve as a reminder of your own growth, resilience, and positive energy at UBC Sauder.

Come plant your positivity and see where it grows! 

Where: SEHUB – HA 338
When: September 22 – 26 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Drop-in | Free | Open to all BCom and DAP students

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