Welcome Weeks Events by Week
September 2023
Week of September 17th to the 23rd:
- Monday, September 18th:
- "Formula for Success: Uncover the Path to Math Excellence" - in-person - 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- Join Katherine Saunderson, Learning Specialist – Science & Math, to build your study skills and start your math course with confidence. Equip yourself with effective study methods and test-taking strategies to help reach your academic goals. Discover new ways to learn, identify available resources, and connect with a community of peers to help you along the way.
- Location: Learning Commons Event Space 05-140E
- "Psychology Student Orientation" - in-person - 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
- The Department of Psychology will be welcoming their new students to the Prince George campus. Event details will be communicated directly to students from the Department of Psychology so please check your @unbc.ca emails! This event is only open to new Psychology students.
- Location: Bentley Centre
- Tuesday, September 19th:
- "Let's Chat: Staying Safe at UNBC" - in-person - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
- Curious about staying safe at UNBC? Join Scott McMillan, Manager of Occupational Health and Safety at UNBC, to discover hazards that you may encounter as a student and how to appropriately respond to them. Natasha Ewing, BC Parks’ Community Liaison Officer, will co-host this session to speak about wildlife awareness and responsible exploration of the area's stunning trails.
- Location: Please note, the location of this event has changed to Room 5-176
- Wednesday, September 20th:
- "NUGSS Student-Led Organization (SLO) Club Days" - in-person - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Get ready to be captivated by the energy of SLO Club Days! Explore a bustling array of club tables, where passionate students showcase their unique offerings, igniting your curiosity and providing endless opportunities for connection, growth, and unforgettable experiences.
- Location: Agora and Student Services Street
- "Wellness Wednesday Tours" - in-person - 1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
- Explore a world of wellness and the multitude of free support services available to UNBC students! Drop into any of the three student wellness services to tour the space, meet the staff, and unlock a wealth of well-being resources offered to all UNBC students.
- Location: Medical Services 5-161, Counselling Services 5-168, or the Access Resource Centre (ARC) 5-157
- Thursday, September 21st:
- "NUGSS Student-Led Organization (SLO) Club Days" - in-person - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Get ready to be captivated by the energy of SLO Club Days! Explore a bustling array of club tables, where passionate students showcase their unique offerings, igniting your curiosity and providing endless opportunities for connection, growth, and unforgettable experiences.
- Location: Agora and Student Services Street
- "Living a Healthy Lifestyle" - in-person - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
- Engage in insightful conversations about personal well-being and healthy lifestyles by joining our interactive session with UNBC medical staff. Discover practical resources and tools available to support you in fostering your holistic well-being and helping you to build a healthier future.
- Location: Global Lounge
- "Zotero Citation Management" - online - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- This workshop will introduce you to Zotero citation management software. We'll also talk about what makes "free" software free, and things you should consider when choosing to use free tools during your academic career.
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- Friday, September 22nd:
- "Strategies for Success" - online - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
- As a university student there are many strategies you can use to excel in your coursework. The third workshop in our University Transitions series will explore these strategies for success, including how to keep your materials organized, prepare for exams, take constructive notes, and read textbooks efficiently.
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- "UNBC Timberwolves Men's Soccer Home Game - School District 57 Day" - in-person - 12:00 p.m.
- Come to Masich Place Stadium and cheer on the UNBC Timberwolves Men's Soccer team as they play the University of Alberta's Golden Bears!
- School District 57 elementary school classes will be at the game showing their support.
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- Location: Masich Place Stadium
- "UNBC Timberwolves Women's Soccer Home Game vs ALB" - in-person - 6:00 p.m.
- Come to Masich Place Stadium and cheer on the UNBC Timberwolves Women's Soccer team as they play the University of Alberta's Pandas!
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- Location: Masich Place Stadium
Week of September 24th to 30th:
- Sunday, September 24th:
- "UNBC Timberwolves Men's Soccer Home Game - Nats'ilnik Day" - in-person - 12:00 p.m.
- Come to Masich Place Stadium and cheer on the UNBC Timberwolves Men's Soccer team as they play the University of Lethbridge's Pronghorns!
- Nats'ilnik Day ("Coming Together") is an annual event where UNBC Indigenous Jerseys are worn, a Lheidli T'enneh Elder provides a traditional welcome, drummers provide in-game entertainment, and local Indigenous youth are bussed to and from the game. This year the UHNBC Drummers will be on-hand to provide the in-game entertainment.
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- Location: Masich Place Stadium
- "UNBC Timberwolves Women's Soccer Home Game - Nats'ilnik Day" - in-person - 2:15 p.m.
- Come to Masich Place Stadium and cheer on the UNBC Timberwolves Women's Soccer team as they play the University of Lethbridge's Pronghorns!
- Nats'ilnik Day ("Coming Together") is an annual event where UNBC Indigenous Jerseys are worn, a Lheidli T'enneh Elder provides a traditional welcome, drummers provide in-game entertainment, and local Indigenous youth are bussed to and from the game. This year the UHNBC Drummers will be on-hand to provide the in-game entertainment.
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- Location: Masich Place Stadium
- Tuesday, September 26th:
- "Strategic Searching" - online - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- This workshop will cover strategic approaches to searching for and selecting academic resources, concept mapping, and developing effective searching strategies. This session will be held online via Zoom.
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- Thursday, September 28th:
- "1000 Ravens" - in-person - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- The UNBC First Nations Centre (FNC) and the Northern Undergraduate Student Society (NUGSS) are asking UNBC students, staff, and faculty to make an origami raven as part of our goal to make 1000 Ravens to symbolize a University-wide step towards reconciliation.
- Location: NUSC Event Space (Room 6-250)
- "Introduction to Academic Writing" - online - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
- All university students, no matter the discipline, need a strong foundation in academic writing. Connect with us for the final workshop in our University Transitions series where we will go over the basics of academic writing and explain university-level expectations for essay composition, thesis statements, paragraph structure, and referencing.
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- "Literature Review: What is it?" - online - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- This session will cover what a literature review is and the different approaches to organizing your literature using Excel, Zotero, or Nvivo
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- Friday, September 29th:
- "No classes will be held as UNBC recognizes National Truth and Reconciliation Day"
- Saturday, September 30th:
- National Truth and Reconciliation Day
