If you’re planning on staying in Vancouver over the Winter break and don’t know what to do- look no further! Here are the top five winter activities you can do around Vancouver, enjoy the holidays 🙂

1)  Free Ice Skating in Robson Square

This beautiful ice rink reopened for the Vancouver Olympics in 2010! Sure, it’s a bit crowded… but where’s the fun in a desolate skating rink! Skating is free, and you can rent skates and helmets for $4 and $2 respectively!

2)Visit Grouse Mountain

You can ski, snowboard, snowshoe, skate, and go on a sleigh ride and it’s just 20 minutes north of downtown Vancouver! I would also recommend taking their gondola ride for an amazing view of this beautiful city. They also offer great adventures such as winter zip-lining.

3)  Shop Shop Shop!!!

Boxing Day is a holiday on December 26th and it’s best known for being the day when EVERYTHING goes on sale! Get out of the cold and burn off some of that holiday weight by shopping ‘til you drop.

4) Dine Out Vancouver

This is a wonderful annual city-wide culinary event! Dine Out offers discount menus at over 200 Metro Vancouver restaurants, letting you ‘test drive’ new cuisine for less!

5) Visit Stanley Park

Visit the Bright Nights Christmas train in Stanley Park this winter to relax and take in the beautiful and festive decorations! Entrance is by donation and all proceeds go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.

If you missed the last Proftalk, don’t fear, we’ve got you covered. Here is a summary of the last one by Dr. Ivanochko and Dr. Rideout on sustainability and the environment.

“Our Ideal World in 50 years”

Dr. Ivanochko

Economic priorities often come before environmental concerns. We need to be more involved politically to help promote corporate sustainability and policies. Communicating environmental awareness can be a difficult task – start with those close to you and then move upwards and out.

ONE THING YOU CAN DO:

Write a government official (whether municipal, provincial, or national) and let them know you care about the environment, and that it will influence your voting decisions.

Dr. Rideout

We waste so much of the food we buy – to be more sustainable citizens, we should start being more conscious of food waste and food security. Transit is another big energy expense. Hopping on a bike to get to school would be a great emission free way to commute.

ONE THING YOU CAN DO:

Make a change in your life. Decide to stop driving and bike instead. Go vegetarian. Buy a to go mug and give up on paper and plastic cups. Recycle and compost. Promise yourself to take a green step forward in a way that will most affect your life.

Rezlife is hiring Residence Advisors for Term 2! Check out the poster for more information.

On December 6th, 1989, an armed man walked into an engineering class at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal. After forcing the men to leave, he stated that he hated feminists and started shooting the women in the class, then beyond it. By the end of the shooting, he had killed 14 women and taken his own life.

As a result of these acts of violence, and the link that were made between these acts and everyday sexism, Canada established December 6th as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. This year marks 25th anniversary of the Massacre and reminds us of acts of gender-based violence against women in Canada and around the world.

The UBC December 6th Memorial Committee is promoting a series of events and initiatives to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. As a day of action, we invite you to take steps to end violence against women.

14 NOT FORGOTTEN MEMORIAL SERVICE

Attend this memorial service for the 14 women who were killed at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal, as well as the countless other women who have been victims of gender-based violence. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this tragic event and the Faculty of Applied Sciences will be unveiling the 14 Not Forgotten Memorial Garden. A reception will follow the memorial service. Check out our website and Facebook event for more information.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 12:30-1 p.m.

The Wayne and William White Engineering Design Courtyard

PANEL DISCUSSION: AN EXAMINATION OF DECEMBER 6TH: 25 YEARS LATER

Join us for a discussion centered around the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. During this panel, we will discuss the importance of commemorating this day and critically engage with the continued work that we all need to engage with in order to end gender-based violence. Check out our Facebook event for more information.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 12-1 p.m.

Simon K. Y. Lee Global Lounge, Media Room, Building 1, 2205 Lower Mall

T-SHIRT SILKSCREENING WORKSHOP

Join us in Place Vanier to silk screen prints commemorating December 6^th onto t-shirts of your own or on those provided. Participants will have an opportunity to talk about issues related to gender-based violence.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 7-9 p.m.

Place Vanier Residence, Boardroom

CANDLE VIGIL

Stop by our table and light a candle to remember the events of December 6, 1989 and acknowledge the impact that gender-based violence has on all of us.

Friday, December 5, 2014, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SUB Main Concourse

All events are free of charge. For more information, please email CJ Rowe, Diversity Advisor – Women, at cj.rowe@ubc.ca

The Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: presentation or poster. MURC presenters are any UBC undergraduate student who is participating in, or has completed, their own Faculty-supervised research project. All Faculties and Schools are welcome. e.

MURC volunteers are an integral component in ensuring the success of MURC and will have the opportunity to network with other student leaders and researchers on campus, while learning about the research currently conducted by your own peers.

Desired skills are wide ranging, and no previous experience with MURC is required for any of these student volunteer roles.

The four position types we are recruiting for are:

• Volunteer Coordinator
• Presentation Logistics Coordinator
• Master of Ceremonies and Production Coordinator
• Communications and Promotions Coordinator

Each Coordinator role could be filled by one or more qualified students.

For more information and to apply, check out Careers Online by searching Job ID #812652

https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/employers/index.php/pid606252?

For more information on the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC), check out

http://students.ubc.ca/career/murc