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Farewell Luncheon & Departures!!!

bldg-esb-mediumFAREWELL 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
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! 

 

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Museum of Anthropology

scroll1920x1080-architecture3Our 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/

 

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Pacific Spirit Walk

pacific-spirit-regional-parkHows it going? Need a break from studying? Well aren’t you lucky….you are currently in one of the most beautiful provinces in Canada that has lush and inspiring forests!

To celebrate this, we want to take you for a walk through the Pacific Spirit Provincial Park that sits beside UBC! We will pick you up outside, in-front of the GAGE Residence at 5:00 pm on ThursdayAugust, 4th  and then take a short (10 min) bus ride to where we will start our walk.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  1. Please stay on the path at all times
  2. No littering or smoking will be tolerated
  3. Please do not pick any plants – this is an ecologically preserved land 🙂
  4. If you see a dog, please do not approach or pet it until you ask for the owner’s permission!!!!
  5. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear
  6. Runners/ Gym Shoes!
  7. The walk will last about 1 – 1.5 hrs  / we will be back at campus by approximately 7:30 pm
  8. Bring a water bottle & wear sunscreen/bug spray just in case!
  9. Students must sign-in / sign-out

The larger red dotted line on the below map indicates our trail route.

For more information, please visit the following websites…

http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPublications/PacificSpiritParkMap.pdf

http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/pacific-spirit-regional-park

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Spirit_Regional_Park

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Grad Fair

ubcls_8_5_8Tomorrow (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

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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.

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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.

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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

focal_safewalkWalking 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

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CWL & iMED

If you have not received your CWL or iMed email, it could be that that your email on file is different from the one that you are currently using. A second reason could be that our emails may have been identified as spam email and it is likely that the email is in your junk folder. If your email server is blocking the emails from @ubc.ca please include @ubc.ca emails in your protected list. 

If you did not activate your CWL within 72 hours of receiving the email, then please contact the IT Service Centre at: http://it.ubc.ca/helpdesk. You will need to explain to IT Services that you need to re-activate the CWL. They should be able to help you.

iMed cards were also sent out digitally, so it is likely that it ended up in your Junk Mail as well. You will need to follow up with info@david-cummings.com if you have not received an email

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Top Apps and Websites

Top Ten Free Apps and Websites in Vancouver

You are coming to a new city, and everything is new. Which restaurants are good? How do you get around the city? Which places should you visit? This is a guide to the top ten free apps and websites that will help you answer these questions while living in Vancouver.

  1. UBC Mobile App

1Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ubc-official-mobile-app/id585269113?mt=8 (iPhone), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.ubc.androidubc (Android), https://m.ubc.ca/ (mobile website)

UBC’s new mobile app will help turn new students into seasoned campus professionals. The app comes loaded with essentials: tours, courses, student tools, map, events, safety, dining, transit, news, directory, athletics, alumni, video, bookstore, and admissions content for undergrad and graduate students. You can even log in with your student ID on the app to make it more personalized.

  1. Citymapper

2Link: https://citymapper.com/vancouver

Citymapper is the only transportation app you will need to navigate around Vancouver. This single app provides real-time routing of all transportation options that updates every minute. If you ever need to get somewhere, this app will get you there. It is available as a website, and both an iPhone and Android app.

  1. Daily Hive (aka Vancity Buzz)

3Link: http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/

This is a website that celebrates everything that’s amazing about Vancouver. If you ever need a source for Vancouver-related news, this is your place to go. The Daily Hive is your inside source for Vancouver happenings, social events, sporting activities and great things to do around our beautiful city. They are also very active on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and many more.

  1. Tourism Vancouver

4Link: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/

This website brings together all the information you would need for visiting Vancouver. Their website includes travel tips, details about Vancouver’s neighbourhoods and geography, popular restaurants, activities to do, and festivals and events around the city. They also have an iPad app and social media accounts you can follow.

  1. Urban Rec

5Link: https://vancouver.urbanrec.ca/

If you like playing sports with friends, this site is for you! Urban Rec Leagues are all about being active, being social, and having fun. The leagues are focused more on fun and the social aspect of playing sports with your friends. It really is all about getting out, meeting people, and generally having a good time. And if you want to join, but don’t have friends who are interested, don’t worry! You can join any of the leagues and make friends there! You will find that people in Vancouver are very friendly. If you are looking for more fitness and non-group related activities, check out the Vancouver Parks and Recreation Fitness and Sport activities site: http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/fitness-and-sport-activities.aspx.

  1. Yelp

6Link: https://www.yelp.ca/vancouver

If you are looking to go to a restaurant, shopping, or going out to an event with friends, you can always check on Yelp first to see what to expect. Yelp is a website (and mobile app) which publishes crowd-sourced reviews about local businesses. It is one of the best ways to find great local businesses according to the people that visit them.

  1. Street Food App

7Link: http://streetfoodapp.com/vancouver

Eat on the go with this app, which will give you a list and interactive map of every Vancouver food truck in your area. You can refine your search based on name, proximity to your location and popularity. You’ll also be able to see menus, operating hours and locations. It is available for both iPhone and Android.

  1. Vancouver Tap Map

8Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/tap-map/id391108983?mt=8 (iPhone), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.metrovancouver.tapmap&hl=en (Android)

Across Vancouver everyone is encouraged, wherever possible, to drink water from the tap. Get with the trend, and carry your own water bottle. Use this app to find one of the more than 550 public taps of fresh drinking water in Metro Vancouver. We have some of the purest, freshest water in the world, so refill your water bottle anytime while you’re on the go. It’s the greener alternative to buying a single-use bottle of water, and it’ll definitely taste better.

  1. Nightbound App

9Link: http://www.nightbound.com/

Developed by Vancouverites, this app helps you navigate Vancouver’s nightlife by supplying real-time info on what’s happening inside a club before you wait in line or pay the cover charge. This app will give you the lowdown on Vancouver’s entire club and bar scene, providing you with specifics such as wait time, crowd size and gender ratio. It even lets you know about special offers.

  1. Zoro Taxi App

10Link: http://zoroapp.com/

If you are lost in the city, or just want to get somewhere quickly, then Zoro is to the rescue! Zoro is the first app in Vancouver to let customers book a taxi cab directly from their mobile devices. Zoro puts customers in contact with thousands of cabs across over 10 companies. Users will be able to arrange a ride immediately or pre-book a future trip based on their pick-up location. The app will estimate the fare needed, map your taxi’s location while you wait, communicate with your driver and maintain a record of your recent trips. And because Zoro works with regulated taxis, you never have to worry about higher rates during busy periods.

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Useful links

Here are a few resources and links we thought you might find useful as you settle into life at UBC and Vancouver.

UBC Maps 

This webpage allows you to see all of UBC’s buildings on one map. You can print off maps, download an app, or simply search for the building you are looking for. There are also links to maps of certain aspects of UBC, such as food places or recreation facilities. If you need a UBC Map really quick here’s a pdf.

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Food and Eateries on Campus

UBC Food Services has this great website set up with information about its many eating locations. There are some menus, location information and maps. A neat page on the website is “Feed Me Now” which tells you which eateries are open when you click it.

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Wesbrook Village is on the south-side of campus and has many places to find food and groceries. Check out their webpage for details.

If you’re venturing east, and towards Vancouver, you’ll hit another little village with places you can get sandwiches, some groceries, sushi, and more! Ask anyone for the village at Allison Road.

Study spaces

With your courses at UBC taking off, you’ll probably be looking for places to study on campus. UBC Libraries and UBC’s informal spaces are great places to get your work done.

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Exercise and Fitness

UBC Rec (which can be accessed with your Rec pass) offers many fitness options over the summer. Check out their website for more information. There are lots of places to exercise outdoors in the many natural places on campus, such as the Wreck beach stairs and the tennis courts at Totem Park Residence.

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