Vancouver Summer Program – 2016 – Faculty of Education

Farewell Luncheon & Departures!!!

bldg-esb-medium FAREWELL LUNCHEON

Congratulations on finishing the Vancouver Summer Program. We are sad that are last event is near — but so excited to share the lunch with you.

You’ll meet at your residence areas at 11:15 AM. Volunteers will take you to the Earth Sciences Building- Room 1012 (where we had our orientation). If you live in Rits or Totem, volunteers will pick you up from Totem.

Lunch will be served (pizza!) and if weather permits, we’ll sit outside for a picnic.

At the luncheon, we’ll show a slideshow, talk about departures, give awards and you will receive your certificates and other info about your courses. The event will end around 2PM.

DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Check Out Procedures

All students must check out, settle any outstanding charges if any, and return keys and key cards prior to 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016.

Students staying in Ritsumeikan and Totem Park Residences should be individually checking out and return your keys through Totem Park Residence Commonsblock Front Desk (please refer to map enclosed). You are advised to check out an hour before your scheduled pick up time.

Students staying in Walter Gage Residences can drop their room access cards in a drop-off box at the Gage Front Desk.

Students with later departures can store their luggage at the Gage and Totem Front Desks.

Students are friendly reminded the following:

1) Have a thorough look of every drawer, closet, and gaps between the beds and ensure nothing is left behind. In previous years we have had students leave behind important valuables such as laptops and they could not be retrieved as they were not found.

2) Check your airplane ticket departure time, especially if it is a red-eye flight (ex. Departure at 1:30am on August 16 means you should be at the airport at 10:00pm on August 15)

3) Check in as soon as you arrive to the airport. Save the goodbyes for after your bags are checked and your tickets have been confirmed by the desk.

4) Please let students whose flights are designated for the pick-up schedule get onto the bus first.

5) If you have extended your stay, please go to the front desk to confirm on August 16 (extension must be booked in advance and insurance is mandatory for purchase).

6) Please be careful not to prop open your doors particularly during the remaining days when many of the students and chaperones will go to The Rockies or somewhere else. Always lock your valuables in a lockable luggage when you are away.

Group Shuttles

Group Airport shuttles to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will depart from both Walter Gage and Totem Park Residences. Please see the attached map for bus stop locations.

The times listed here are the scheduled departure times. Please check in with us at least half an hour prior to the scheduled shuttle departure time and location. Students missing these set shuttle times are responsible for their own transportation to YVR by taxi or public transportation.

Notes: Please note your flight departure times carefully.

August 12	8:00 pm for August 13 flight at 1:30 am. Totem Park Residence only
August 15:	10:00 pm (22:00) for August 16 flights at 2:00 & 2:05 am Both Totem and Gage Residences
August 16:	6:00 am (06:00) For flights leaving 9:55-11:00 am Both Totem and Gage Residences
	7:00 am (07:00) For flights leaving 11:20 am-11:45 am
	8:00 am (08:00) For flights leaving 12:00-12:25
	9:00 am (09:00) For flights leaving 13:00-13:35
	10:00 am (10:00) For flights leaving 13:50-15:45
	12:00 pm (12:00) For flights leaving 16:05-21:00
	8:30 pm (20:30) For August 17 flights leaving 1:30 am -2:05 am
August 17:	6:00 am (06:00) For flights leaving 10:00 -10:50 am Both Totem and Gage Residences
	7:00 am (07:00) For flights leaving 11:20 am -12:20
	9:00 am (09:00) For flights leaving 13:10 -13:50
August 18:	9:00 am (09:00) For flights leaving 12:10-14:40 Both Totem and Gage Residences

Getting to Vancouver International Airport YVR from UBC

If you are not taking the group shuttles, you have two options to get to the airport:

By Taxi

If you want to take a taxi from the airport to UBC, there is telephone at the Front Desk from which you can call. The fare is around $50 Canadian dollars including taxes, tips, and luggage handling fee.

By Public Transportation

http://www.translink.ca/en/Getting-Around/Getting-to-the-Airport.aspx

http://tripplanning.translink.ca/

Depending on the day of the week and time you are leaving the airport, the cost of public transit from the airport ranges from $7.75 to $9.00

Hope you enjoy the rest of your time at UBC!

Museum of Anthropology

scroll1920x1080-architecture3 Our final event (before the Farewell Luncheon) is on Tuesday, August 9th! We will be having a guided tour at the Museum of Anthropology! We will be picking you up outside of the GAGE Residence and walking as a group to the museum.

We have 2 different tour times scheduled since we are such a large group. Please see below for your scheduled time – please only attend your scheduled tour time!!!!!

PACKAGE A STUDENTS – 5:45 PM meet at Gage Residence

PACKAGE B STUDENTS – 6:45 PM meet at Gage Residence

PACKAGE C STUDENTS: *** your group has been divided into 2, please check Renae’s email from August 5 for which group you are in.

IMPORTANT NOTES!!!!!!
– No food or drink allowed in the museum
– No backpacks or large bags
– No FLASH Photography (but you can take photos as long as the flash is OFF)
– Listen to the Tour Guides instructions

Check out this pdf for more information about respectfully enjoying the MOA: MOA Flyer
For more information about the Museum of Anthropology, go to http://moa.ubc.ca/

2016 Summer Olympics in Rio

rio-image This summer is a special one. The 2016 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Rio, Brazil.

For full schedule information, check out: https://www.rio2016.com/en

If you’re interested in Canadian games coming up soon, the CBC has a post on when, where and how to watch: http://olympics.cbc.ca/news/article/olympic-schedule-daily-guide-when-watch-events-rio-2016.html

Untitled To celebrate, we’ll be meeting at Mahony & Sons on UBC Campus at 4PM to kick off the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony. If you are interested in attending and would like to be put on the reservation, please email Tanjot at tanjot.singh@alumni.ubc.ca. Mahony’s is right near the Shoppers Drug Mart near the Electric Bus Loop.

Grad Fair

ubcls_8_5_8 Tomorrow (Wednesday, August 3rd) it is the Grad Fair! This is a great event to attend if you are thinking about pursuing graduate studies or if you are thinking about applying to UBC for graduate work! Many difereent faculties and departments will have tables at the fair where you can get program information and ask any questions.

Volunteers/staff will be picking you up at 4:30 pm from your classroom and taking you to the Grad Fair. The event will last from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. This is an optional event.

If you for some reason miss the volunteers, the Grad Fair is located in…

West Atrium, Life Sciences Building

2350 Health Sciences Mall V6T 1Z3

Map: http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index_detail.php?locat1=529

Merit Tours

Hi Everyone! There’s an update on the tours booked by Merit Tours.

All trips leaving from Gage Tower are sold out except Whistler for 07Aug. If you want to sign up, contact Merit Tours.

For those who missed the tours for Whistler/Victoria and Rockies, there are tours that are similar in price and itinerary to the ones from Gage Tower. These run 12-15 Aug. However, you would need to catch the bus from Waterfront or Canada Place. They will NOT pick up from UBC and there will be different groups (not just UBC students).

Contact Merit Tours if you’re interested.

What to do at Granville Island

granville-island

Granville Island is a tiny (yet, mighty) oasis below the Granville Street Bridge. There is lots to do and lots to see. For the full scoop, check our their website.

The Public Market

The marketplace closes at 7PM and is home to many vendors and eateries. You can get tea, sea food, ice cream, pizza, sushi, honey and so much more. For a full list of vendors in the marketplace, check out this webpage.

Restaurants

Outside of the Public Market, Granville Island is home to many restaurants that are open past 7PM. There’s Canadian homestyle food, seafood, and burger joints. For a comprehensive list, check out here. Granville Island Brewery also operates from the island.

Arts

Granville Island is filled to the brim with local art. In fact, the Emily Carr University of Art and Design is housed in Granville Island. You can buy paints, art, wool — pretty much all the art supplies you can think of, at Granville Island. Further, you can check out Granville Island Improv where you can catch a hilarious show with local improv players. For a list of artisans and where to find art at Granville Island, click here.

Gifts

There will be lots of opportunity to buy gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family at home. If you do plan on using this trip to buy gifts, remember that many vendors close shop at 7PM. Some examples of things you can buy include: handcrafted jewelry, mugs, t-shirts, etc.

Celebration of Light Fireworks

We’ll end the day with an option trip to the beach for the Honda Celebration of Light! This is an annual fireworks competition where different countries participate. This Wednesday, Australia will be putting on a show. Bring something cozy to wear — it can get chilly by the water. The show starts around 10PM (or when it is dark enough) and lasts about 25 minutes.

Granville Island Trip

We had a great time with many of you at the baseball game last night!

Tomorrow (Wednesday, July 27^th) is our trip to Granville Island/Scavenger Hunt/Fireworks!

Meet us outside of GAGE at 4:45 pm – you will have to come quickly after class. We want to get to Granville Island as early as possible because the Public Market and many shops close at 7pm.

There are tons of AMAZING places to get dinner in the Public Market – so come hungry!!

TIME	WHAT	WHERE
4:45 – 5:00	– Students arrive & *SIGN-IN*	Gage Residence – outside meeting spot
5:00 – 5:10	– Walk to Bus Stop	Bay 3 – (84 VCC- Clark Station)
5:12 – 6:00	– Transit / on bus (25 min) – Walk down to Public Market (15 min)	In Transit – (84 VCC- Clark Station) Granville Island Public Market (Johnston St)
6:00 – 7:30	– Explore the Public Market & Eat Dinner – Walk around the Island	Granville Island Public Market (Johnston St)
7:30 – 7:45	– Meet as group – Group Photo	Public Market Courtyard
7:45 – 8:00	– Scavenger Hunt Introduction / Rules	Public Market Courtyard
8:00 – 8:45	– Scavenger Hunt!	Granville Island – various locations
8:45 – 9:00	– Announce Winners of the Hunt! – Fireworks Information – Bus Info / Hand out bus tickets *– SIGN-OUT*	Public Market Courtyard

After Granville Island, some of us will be going to watch the Celebration of Lights Fireworks! This is an optional/informal event so you don’t need to attend if you would rather head back to campus.

The fireworks show is from 10:00 – 10:30 pm. After fireworks, you will be responsible for getting back to UBC on your own, however Renae will show you where the bus stop is.

Many of you have been asking if your friends from other faculties can join us, and they answer is YES – but they have to pay for their own bus tickets!

Free events in Vancouver!

If you’re looking for something fun to do in Vancouver during your stay, we’ve got you covered! Here are just a few awesome activities happening around the city, and they’re all free!

Stanley Park Movies

Link: http://www.freshaircinema.ca/summercinema/

Throughout the summer The Outdoor Movie Company offers free outdoor movie nights at Stanley Park. The movies play every Tuesday after sunset on a massive 3 STORY inflatable movie screen! Bring some snacks and friends and enjoy a movie under the stars.

Vancouver Fireworks: Honda Celebration of Light

Link: http://hondacelebrationoflight.com/

The Honda Celebration of Light is an annual musical fireworks competition held every summer in Vancouver, Canada since 1990. Three companies representing their country perform a 25 minute fireworks display set to accompanying music. The fireworks are synchronized to music which is broadcast over the radio station LG104.3 FM. The fireworks start at 10PM sharp. Everyone comes into the city during these days, so try to make it there early! There are also free music concerts that happen at the same time, see the link for further details.

The dates of the fireworks:

July 23 – Netherlands

July 27 – Australia

July 30 – USA

Vancouver Summer Night Markets

Link: http://vancouver.about.com/od/summereventsjunjulaug/tp/Summer-Night-Markets-In-Vancouver-Bc.htm

You will love our summer night markets! There are two huge, Asian-style night markets in Richmond (one is free, the other is just $2 for admission) plus two more free markets around Metro Vancouver (the Shipyards Night Market in North Vancouver and the Surrey Night Market)

Free Salsa Dancing in Robson Square

Link: https://www.facebook.com/Sunday-Afternoon-Salsa-at-Robson-Square-136149732080/

One of the more unique free things to do in Vancouver this summer is the free salsa dancing series in downtown Vancouver’s Robson Square (across from the Vancouver Art Gallery). This takes place every Sunday Afternoon, and it includes free beginner salsa lessons and “social dancing” that’s open to everyone, regardless of skill level.

Free Ballroom Dancing in Robson Square

Link: http://www.dancesportbc.com/about/robsonsquare/

Organized by DanceSport BC, the Robson Square Summer Dance Series offers ballroom dance lessons every Friday at 8pm. They also have show dances at 9pm and 10pm. Come for a chance to dance the night away under the Robson Square dome, in the heart of downtown Vancouver!

Kitsilano Showboat

Link: http://www.kitsilanoshowboat.com/

The Kitsilano Showboat, operating since 1935, is essentially an open-air amphitheatre with the scenic backdrop of the North Shore Mountains, English Bay and West Coast sunsets – one of the most spectacular settings anywhere. All summer long, the showboat hosts free performances from local bands, dance groups, and other performers. Its main goal is to entertain residents and tourists, showcasing amateur talent. It is located on the south side of the Kitsilano Pool along Cornwall Avenue. Weather permitting, shows typically start at 7:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays.

Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival

Link: http://www.vancouverpride.ca/

Bring your most colourful costume and get ready for a weekend of parties, parades and gay pride. The Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival draws more than half a million participants and spectators, and it includes street parties, movies, family-friendly events and one of the largest gay pride parades in North America. This year the parade is taking place on Sunday July 31st.

Powell Street Festival

Link: http://www.powellstreetfestival.com/

At the Powell Street Festival, you can celebrate Japanese-Canadian arts and culture, while experiencing everything from martial arts and sumo wrestling to traditional music and contemporary film. While you’re here, make sure to sample authentic Japanese cuisine from one of the many food vendors. The festival this year is over the weekend of July 30th and 31st.

The City of Surrey’s Fusion Festival

Link: http://www.surreyfusionfestival.ca/

This festival is the ultimate celebration of music, food and culture. It is a two day festival taking place at Holland Park by SFU (Simon Fraser University). Come for food, music, culture, and fun! More than 40 cultural pavilions will showcase music, food and dance. The SFU Celebration Stage will feature performances from a wide range of cultural acts including ancient Korean martial arts, bhangra, Salvadoran dance, Afro-Peruvian music, and Surrey indie-folk/alternative band Good for Grapes. This event takes place this Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Caribbean Days Festival

Link: http://www.caribbeandays.ca/

Each July, the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC presents the Caribbean Days Festival. This event draws a crowd of exuberant fun-lovers to North Vancouver’s Waterfront Park for a weekend of parading, dining and dancing in the sunshine. This is a weekend of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival and culture as only the Caribbean can offer. Over the years, the Festival has grown into the largest Caribbean event on the local calendar, Drawing tens of thousands of attendees, it is among the very largest cultural events in BC, Canada. This year’s Festival takes place this weekend, July 23-24.

Vancouver Calendar of Events

Link: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/events/calendar-of-events/

If none of the activities above peaked your interest, have no fear! There are many more events happening around Vancouver, some free and some not. Look at the link above to see a calendar of events in Vancouver, and see what interests you!

Safety on Campus

We hope you’re having a great time getting familiar with UBC and Vancouver! Here’s a summary of Steve Bohnen’s important presentation from last week on security on campus. The original presentation can be found here.

UBC Campus Security

UBC Campus security monitors campus 24/7 – you can find them roaming by foot, bike or car.

If you have an emergency, press the red button on the blue phone to get assistance right away. There are blue phones all around campus.

Who to call?

Report to Campus Security immediately at 604 822 2222

If you see a crime call 911 for Police

Walking at Night

If you’re walking on campus late at night, go with a friend… or call

UBC AMS Safewalk -604 822 5355 from 21:00 to 02:00

Or Campus Security – 604 822 2222 from 02:00 – 07:00

How to Prevent Theft

Keep room doors locked (don’t prop open)
Keep valuables where you can see them
Carry only small amounts of Cash
Use the Safety Deposit boxes in Residence
Use a high quality Bike Lock
Report unusual events or people

Drinking Events

Be especially careful at drinking events! Keep an eye on your drink at all times. Look out for your drink and look out for your friends.

To contact Steve, here’s his information:

Steve Bohnen

Crime Prevention Officer

UBC Campus Security | Community Relations

2133 East Mall Vancouver BC Canada V6T 1Z4

Desk 604 822 8274 | Mobile 604 787 6998 | Fax 604 822 3541

steve.bohnen@ubc.ca |www.security.ubc.ca