Interested in learning Mandarin Chinese, the most spoken language in the world with 918 million native speakers, but not sure where to start? Join us for this 6-week beginner conversational class and learn together in a small group setting with other like-minded participants. 

The GSS Graduate Coaching program aims to equip graduate students with frameworks and tools to enhance leadership communication. Through practice, in and outside of the classroom, participants will develop a ‘coach approach’ and learn to incorporate these skills into their everyday conversations with peers and colleagues.

Dates: October 18 - November 22 (Wednesdays, 6 sessions)

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Location: Online 

(Zoom link will be provided to participants upon registration)

Join us for the GSS Graduate Student Career Development Day to learn more about the job market and career-related decision-making. There will be an insightful panel discussion, followed by a reception with networking opportunities. Speakers include Dr. Richard Price, Professor, Department of Political Science, Dr. Trevor Dummer, Associate Professor, School of Population and Public Health, and Mr. Tony Botelho, Managing Director, UBC Career Centre.

Date: Thursday, October 26

Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Location: The GSS Loft (Room #4202 AMS Student Nest)

You may also attend this hybrid event online; only registered pariticipants will be sent Zoom link.

🚀 Attention Grads,

Your voice matters, and the Graduate Students Society (GSS) wants to hear it!

Take our quick Student Satisfaction Survey to shape the future of your university journey. In less than 10 minutes, share your insights, and contribute to meaningful change, and stand a chance to score $50 gift cards. Yep, you read it right—your thoughts could lead to a better UBC experience and some fantastic rewards. Don't miss out—click the link below, and let's make your time at UBC extraordinary!

Come and connect with nature, recharge your senses, and find inner peace in this natural oasis. There will be a guide leading this tour! 

DATE: Oct 21st

TIME: 10 AM -12 PM

LOCATION: 

Meet at Pacific Spirit Park-Park Centre Parking 

Questions? Email Bill at eechair@gss.ubc.ca

Looking to meet other graduate students and relax? Join the GSS and GPS for a round or two of board games!

RSVP your attendance to participate in a slew of board games at the GSS Loft (4th Floor of the AMS Student Nest), or just show up and have fun!

Questions? Email events@gss.ubc.ca

The GSS has set up the Graduate Student Financial Aid (GSFA), a fund to support graduate students experiencing unforeseen circumstances. This may include, but is not limited to: living expenses, prescription medications not covered by MSP, Pharmacare, and the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan, and the UBC Leave of Absence fee. GSFA will not cover tuition and other school fees. 

Dealing with difficult situations as a graduate student at UBC can be challenging and exhausting. Whether a student is facing financial, housing, academic or supervisory issues, knowing what to do, seeking support, and where can be very confusing. If you are in this situation, there is no need to fret. The GSS is right here to support you.

Our Advocates are uniquely positioned to help you navigate these challenges and many more by providing answers to your questions through peer support, external advocacy and resource referrals. Our team is also actively working on new policy recommendations and proposing amendments to existing UBC policies that would benefit the graduate student community of UBC.

Our advocacy coordinators are here to help you. Contact us at:  advocacy@gss.ubc.ca

Seeing people around campus carrying GSS tote bags? Or maybe you've seen someone sporting a GSS hat or sunglasses on the bus, and wondered how you can get some of this swag. The good news is that you too can get your hands on some GSS swags — and that too for free!

Fill this form and enter a swag giveaway contest. We'll be doing weekly draws! Also follow us on Instagram (@ubcgss) to learn about more opportunities to win swag. 

For dates and details, please head to the UBC Career Centre's website.

Students can register on CareersOnline 

More sessions in the coming weeks!

The Climate Justice Research Collaborative (CJRC) creates new opportunities for undergraduate students to collaborate in groups of 3-5 on research projects focused on climate change and climate justice. These projects will have the potential to support community-led efforts to adapt to life in a changing climate, facilitate equitable and resilient systems, and contribute to the existing understanding of the climate crisis. 

GAAs play a key role in the CJRC program, providing support, mentorship, facilitation, and coordination for undergraduate students’ research projects and learning. 

Launched in 2013, the NSPC is an annual competition organized by the Canada School of Public Service that aims to introduce innovative ideas and bright new thinkers to the Canadian public service and enhancing public service excellence and encouraging high performance. Winners have the oopportunity to network and share innovative ideas with the federal public service.

Application Period: From October 5, 2023 - December 15, 2023

The waitlist for the free counselling services is now open and are accepting referrals. Clients are seen by appointment only, there are no walk in services, and we do not offer crisis services. Counsellors are Counselling Psychology masters and doctoral graduate students supervised by experienced clinicians. Clients are 18+ years old from UBC community (students, staff, faculty, alumni) or anyone in the Greater Vancouver Area.

We are located at 1100-2125 Main Mall- Neville Scarfe Education Building (UBC Vancouver Campus) and are offering in-person appointments. Interested folks should call 604-822-1364 to talk with an administrator about wait-list availability and booking an initial screening intake appointment.

UBC Library is pleased to announce the return of the UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee! To register your team fill out the form at the link below by October 20th. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and there is only room for 20 teams, so don’t delay!

Date: Thursday, October 26

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (1961 East Mall) - Golden Jubilee Room (4th floor)