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Liquid refreshment Liquid asset Not everyone has the ability to see things the way you do. Turn it into a career at becomes.! m ■ Chartered i Accountant; pERTTFlED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS ASSOCIATION OF 8RIT1SH COLUMBIA ll f t 1 § -~Jr Tired of people bemu r^ean9 [ UBC IT Help Desk. We don't hire mean people. ] www.it.ubc.ca/support yf§] Information |jjp Technology ADLER SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY VANCOUVER CAMPUS I Suite 1200# 1090 West Georgia Street Vancouver; BC V6E 3V7 Adler School is committed to extending compassion through service to individuals, advocating for justice through social engagement and creating a socially responsive educational environment. Founded in 1952, Adler School of Professional Psychology is the oldest independent psychology school in North America. Students come from all over the world to study in a collaborative atmosphere among accomplished faculty who are leaders in their field. Our accredited Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Program is offered in a flexible weekend and evening format £| ADLER "mW SCHOOL CSS"1 To learn more about Adler School or for open house information, | e-mail us at vanaclmissions@adler.edu or give us a call at 604-482-5510 www.adler.edu Tabled o£ Contents Inside the AMS Discover UBC ■ AMS Welcomes You 5 ■ Student Finance 75 ■ AMS Executives 9 ■ Housing 77 ■ AMS Council 15 1 Transportation 81 ■ AMS Elections 16 ■ Dining 83 ■ AMS Commissions 17 ■ Health 87 ■ Board of Governors 18 ■ Safety 90 ■UBC Senate 18 ■ Academics 91 ■ Canadian Alliance 19 ■ Culture 94 of Student Associations ■ Sustainability 95 ■ AMS Services 20 ■ UBC Services 26 ■ Student Resource Groups 29 AMS & You From 07 to 08 ■ AMS & UBC History 33 ■ Calendars 97 ■ About the SUB 34 ■ Campus Directories 193 ■ Constituencies 35 ■ AMS Businesses 195 ■ Campus Media 42 ■ SUB Map 197 UBC Recreation 46 ■ Address Book 206 ■ UBC Greek System 47 ■ AMS Quiz 204 Starting a New Club 48 ■ Editor's Thank-You Note 208 AMS Clubs 49 Studen1f^O\ Proffl^f^ 1 If found, please return t$ email: ▼ name: 1 phone: faculty: ams student society 'jv$1 3 Domino's Official Pizza of UBC Open 365 days a year 11amto1amSun-Thurs 11am to 3am Fri-Sat 3480 Dunbar St. $5.55 STUDENT SPECIAL ♦ 1 -10" 1 Topping Pizza $5.55 (min 2 pizza's) $7.77 STUDENT SPECIAL ♦ 1 -12" 1 Topping Pizza $7.77 (min 2 pizza's) $9.99 STUDENT SPECIAL ♦ 1 -14" 1 Topping Pizza $9.99 (min 2 pizza's) Stmdmmf appreciation week's mmWEMBEM 12m TO 2STH, 2007 $1&.99 Amy Pizza Amy Size Amy Mwmber of Tappings (Double €heese extrm) v d Holiday Hours Christmas Eve 11am to 8pm, Christmas Day 12pm to 8pm, www.dms.ubc.ca AMS Welcomes You You've come a long way from the other side of 1 Oth Avenue. You've passed through The Gates. You've earned your well-deserved place at UBC. Now you are finally here at one of the world's finest universities. What's next? For every prestigious university, there is a prestigious student society. When it comes to serving students, no one beats the AMS. At UBC, you are in good hands. As the largest student association in the country, the AMS strives to improve the quality of the educational, social, and personal lives of the students at UBC. Rain or shine, your AMS is by your side, putting your interests first. Some of you need a vibrant student community. We provide you with 300 exciting student clubs. Some of you expect wild events from your constituencies or undergraduate societies. The Arts County Fair, Commerce Beer Garden, Human Kinetic Rum n' Egg Nog, and Forestry Undergrad April for Coconut (just to name a few!) have never failed to satisfy the need for some serious partying. We all deserve to feel safe on campus. The AMS provides Safety and Safewalk to ensure you feel secure. Your wellness is our priority, so we personally customize the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan for you to take advantage of when it comes to prescription drugs, dental care, travel health coverage, vision care and more. But who makes all of this happen? Who runs the AMS? The AMS operations, businesses, events, and services are delivered by not only intellectuals like you, but also the non-student support staff that make up the AMS Council, the AMS Executives, the AMS Commissions, and the AMS Student Services. They fight for your benefits and strive to enhance your UBC experience. Read on to find out who your AMS representatives are, what they look like, how they enhance your UBC experience, and how you can make your UBC experience unforgettable. www.ams.ubc.cd AMS President's Message Being a student at UBC means you're a member of the largest student society in Canada - the AMS. Many of the benefits of that membership are things you'll use each and every day, through your use of U-Pass, AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan, membership in one of over 300 student clubs, the Resource Groups, CiTR, or through your time spent in the most used building on campus - SUB, which is owned and operated by the AMS. The AMS also provides bursaries supporting students from low income backgrounds, student parents, and students seeking refuge from their native countries. The AMS, through its constituencies, helps support events like Arts County Fair, and student social spaces like the new Laaha Science Student Centre. If you care about issues affecting students (student debt, tuition, campus development and safety, academic quality) know that the AMS is your voice to the University and to all levels of government. Last year, we brought your voice to meetings with Stephen Harper and Gordon Campbell, among others. On campus, we were able to effect favourable outcomes for students, on issues like the construction of University Boulevard and the childcare waitlist. Despite students' daily use of the AMS, they don't always realize how many activities or interests are supported by the AMS. Part of that is campus culture. A high percentage of us commute, and a growing proportion of us - particularly in our third and fourth years - are pursuing part-time work. National surveys on the student experience show that UBC students are less ! engaged than their peers at Queen's or Western - or even UBC Okanagan. We are students at a leading, world class, research intensive university. With! that comes access to immense resources, but in contrast, students can find it difficult to find their own niche. I mention this in a spirit of both recognizing our own challenges, and being aware of our full potential. The AMS is here to support your student experience and to represent your interests. If you're looking for your own niche at UBC, this book is an excellent starting point. The pages ahead will ! hopefully encourage you to seek out a variety of opportunities that can enricl your experience here at UBC. And if you're looking for someone to support your interests, remember the strength that exists in the 45,000 voices of our membership, and make sure that tne AMS is doing everything it can to make your voice heard. All the best in your year ahead, and welcome to the AMS and to UBC. Jeff Friedrich AMS President president@ams.ubc.ca MiKbms. ubc.ca IfBC Hresi^nt's Message The University of British Columbia, since its beginnings as a small provincial institution in 1915, has enjoyed a long and proud history of preparing scholars and global citizens to create positive change in the local and greater communities we all share. As a member of the UBC community, which includes the Robson Square, Great Northern Way and UBC ^^ Okanogan campuses, you are part of this tradition of excellence and the University takes pride in preparing you for your future role in society. More than academic pursuits, UBC also offers recreational, social, and support services on campus. The faculty and staff at UBC are here to help you to prepare for your role in our global community. Towards this end, the recent Government of British Columbia Campus 2020 Report has created a watershed moment for our province and our university. Of the numerous recommendations made by the Report, one of the outstanding foci is the emphasis on the quality of education for both undergraduate and graduate students. The Report calls on the province to become a leader in the development and use of internationally recognizable metrics of post-secondary participation, quality, and outcome. It is important that we measure our current performance with respect to these comparators to identify opportunities and challenges, and to track our progress as we strive to meet our goals as identified in Trek 2010, UBCs strategic planning document. The pursuit of excellence in teaching is as essential as excellence in research. UBC is actively committed to providing a rich learning environment and experience for undergraduate and graduate students, and to transparent reporting of our progress in these pursuits. As you pursue academics at UBC and define your goals for the future, I hope you will take the time to fully explore the student experience not only through your studies and research, but also through your participation in community service learning, sports, clubs, and student administration. Stephen J. Toope President and Vice-Chancellor The University of British Columbia presidents.oftice@ubc.ca ams student society From the Editor September means life at UBC begins, and boy, are you ready. Our talented designer Bill Matthews, and I, spent countless hours fretting over every sentence and graphic in the AMS Insider, so that when September 4th arrives, you can just buckle up and go! Your AMS Student Society is with you on this journey. Visit your AMS Executives in their offices on the second level of the SUB. Meeting you is what they look forward to the most when September rolls around. The AMS has worked diligently throughout the summer to organize events and programs for you to take advantage of. Tune in for juicy details about your AMS family in the next few pages. The "Inside the AMS" section welcomes you. The "AMS & You" section showcases all the constituencies, clubs, student media, and other campus facilities waiting for your invovlement. Read on to find out what they can do to help spice up your university life, where their offices are located, and what infamously wild parties they host. The AMS refuses to let your four years of university fly by in a flurry of nothing but rushing to lectures or dozing off between exams. By late September, the pace will slow down as you fall into the rhythm of the academic calendar: Most days will be spent with the usual suspects, such as lab partners and group project members at the AMS Free Study Space; Wednesdays are reserved for Pit Pub Nights; Fridays are ideal for either a spiritually stimulating outing at the AMS Art Gallery or dorm-hopping parties from Place Vanier to Fairview Crescent, and all the way to Thunderbird, where students like you never sleep. Check out "Discover UBC", and you'll have more fun things to add to your social calendar. We've laid out a calendar for you in the "From 07 to 08" section, followed by an address book to nelp you stay in touch with new friends. I love September. I worship the maturing sun that blesses us all with harvests and wine. I lust for the fiery red maple leaves - a little romantic, a little melancholy. I, as a Taiwanese girl, am fervent about Mid-Autumn Festival and its beloved rituals. Like most affairs, the one you're about to have will end. The priceless memories, however, will remain forever. I offer you the Insider to document all of your unforgettable encounters. I hope that you will revisit it each time you're in the mood to reminisce. Amanda Sung (editor) Bill Matthews (designer) www.ams.ubc.ca Meet the AMS Executives Your AMS Executives work hard to meet your needs and to oversee the daily operations of the student society at both the internal and external level. Each executive is responsible for a different portfolio, but they all work closely with Council to make sure that they're responding to the needs of students and other campus communities. Easily approachable, the AMS Executives are here to represent you and enhance your UBC experience. Take the next few months to meet and interact with your executive team. Annual elections that take place every January give you the chance to choose your AMS Executives. (left to right: Jeff Friedrich, Sarah Nainam, Matthew Naylor, Brendon Goodmurphy, Brittany Tyson. President Jeff Friedrich SUB 238L | 604-822-3972 president@ams.ubc.ca The AMS President has the privilege of leading the largest student society in the country. It's a society you'll probably use everyday, through your use of clubs, SUB, the U-Pass and the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan, or by caring about those issues we lobby about - issues like student debt, campus development, and academic quality. Leading the AMS means coordinating activities and goals of the exec team, and making sure that we're accountable to AMS Council, which is the representative body of students on campus. If you have an idea or a problem, the AMS can help you get action. Using the AMS means making sure our priorities are your priorities. I encourage you to come by our offices on the 2nd floor of the SUB whenever you get a chance. VP Academic Brendon Goodmurphy SUB 238G | 604-822-3092 vpacademic@ams.ubc.ca grew up in Waterloo, Ontario, where I ived my whole life. I got my start at the AMS through the Resource Groups where I chaired the Student Environment Centre for two years, and sat on AMS Council as an Arts Rep. I love cooking delicious, organic food with my housemates, biking around Vancouver, and practicing the trumpet. When I graduate I will probably run away to my beloved bike and tour Canada. I have no go with the flow and see where life takes me. surround myself with inspiring people and lea I'm here. South America, or hop on career plans - I intend to All I really want in life is to rn as much as I can while As the VP Academic and University Affairs, I deal with all issues and communications at the University level. My role is to liaise and build partnerships with the University on various projects and initiatives, and to lobby the University for student priorities and advocate for diverse and marginalized interests in the following areas: 1. Academic Issues: Quality of teaching; innovative programs; diverse curriculum and professors; teacher evaluations; academic support programs; etc. 2. Campus Development Issues: New buildings and development; student housing; University Town and non-institutional development; Campus Plan process; biking and transportation issues; student social and learning spaces; green space; sustainable development; etc. 3. Campus Climate Issues: Health and wellness; access and diversity; discrimination; sexual assault support; campus safety; community-building; UBC Greek system; residence; international student issues; First Nations students; Ombuds services; advocacy and the Resource Groups; etc. www.ams.ubc.ca Photo: Brian Femandes VP Administration Sarah Naiman SUB238K | 604-822-3961 vpadmin@ams.ubc.ca Hey! I'm Sarah, your AMS VP Administration 2007-2008. The title may not sound very interesting but the job definitely is! My responsibilities include overseeing the 300+ AMS Clubs with the help of SAC (the Student Administrative Commission) and the SUB - the current building and the planning process for the new SUB. My job is especially interesting because I get to work with students to find ways to enhance student life. Clubs provide students with great opportunities to meet new people with common interests. Don't forget to check out Clubs Days in September and see what fantastic opportunities are waiting for you. Go to your calendar section on P. 108 and mark it down now! If you want to join a club or start your own, I am the person to talk to. The SUB is the centre of campus and the home of students. We built it in 1968 and now we are looking forward to a major SUB expansion in the next couple of years. This year, we will be facilitating a number of feedback sessions to find out what you want to see in your SUB. As exciting as a new SUB is, I also chair the Renovations Planning Group which decides what SUB renovations we want to see in this building such as the new Pit Pub renovation that took place over the summer. My door is always open so if you have any questions about the opportunities above or would like to see the AMS moving in a direction that would enhance your student experience, come speak to me or any of the other executives because, after all, we are here to serve you, the students! ams student society HP Finance I Hi there. Hope you like your agenda so far. My I ^B name is Brittany and I've been involved with the I AMS for three fantabulous years, working on the H,^ Finance Commission, and now acting as your VP **m'm^mm^^^ Finance. I study Economics and Political Science and hail from Toronto, Ontario. This year, I'll be taking a Victory Lap to finish off my Arts degree. When I'm not saving the AMS from financial evil-doers, you can find me taking long walks on Wreck Beach, or partying it up on Wednesday nights at the notorious Pit Pub. Are you curious about getting involved with the AMS? Have lingering questions about student fees, AMS businesses, or funding for student activities? Come visit me in my office in the SUB. I have a comfy couch and prime balcony access. One more thing: GO LEAFS GO! You might be surprised to know that the VP Finance's portfolio stretches further than just dollars and cents, or Lauriers and Borden's. With the help of the Budget Committee, the VP Finance allocates your student fees - over $11.8 million - by writing the AMS' annual budget. That means putting your money towards the AMS Services like Minischool, AMS Connect, and Safewalk, the AMS Resource Groups like the Student Environment Centre and Pride UBC, AMS Events like the Welcome Back BBQ. That money also goes towards your universal bus pass, the U-Pass, and medical coverage through the AMS/GSS Extended Health and Dental Plan, which is outlined in detail on P.87. But that's not all. As chair of the Finance Commission, the VP Finance assists the student clubs and constituency treasurers on campus with their budgets and money management, sometimes offering loans and other funding options. The Finance Commission also distributes over $14,000 each year in student grants through various funds (www.ams.ubc.ca/funds). The VP Finance also makes important decisions about the many AMS businesses - from Pie R Squared to the Gallery Lounge to Copyright - and which companies the AMS should let into the SUB by chairing the Business Operations Committee. Through the Renovations Planning Group, the VP Finance helps to decide how, when, and where renovations will be made to the SUB. As chair of the Fundraising and Sponsorship Committee, the VP Finance also has input on, well, just that - how and from whom the AMS will garner fundraising and sponsorship income. The Compensation Review Committee, University Athletics Council, and the AMS/GSS Extended Health and Dental Plan Committee are several other areas that fall within the VP Finance's portfolio. Externally, the VP Finance sits on the Walter Gage Memorial Fund Committee to review student applications for funding. Oh yeah, and I also get to sign cheques - a lot of them! Student Fee Breakdown Out of the money you're charged this year with your tuition, the AMS collects $649.36 in student fees. These fees all go towards providing services for students like the U-Pass, resource groups, AMS services, AMS/ GSS Health & Dental, student legal fund, student aid bursary fund, and many more. Here's a detailed breakdown of an average student's fees. Of course, some of the fees in the breakdown below can be opted out of, including the Health Plan. | Fee Amount 06-07 07-08 : Athletics & Intramurals 21.00 21.00 Athletics & Recreation (UBC Athletics)1 175.98 181.76 j Capital Projects Allocation Fund 15.00 15.00 i External /University Lobbying Fund 3.50 3.50 : Operating Expenses 12.50 12.50 j Resource Group Fund 1.50 1.50 Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) 176.00 176.00 j WUSC Refugee Fund 1.00 1.00 j AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan2 201.46 207.10 i Sexual Assault Support Services Fund 3.00 3.00 ■ Student Aid Bursary Fund 12.00 12.00 1.00 1.00 i Student Services Fund 9.00 9.00 i Ubyssey Campus Newspaper 5.00 5.00 j TOTAL FEES 637.94 649.36 ^•■..1 , , , ; 1 The Athletics & Recreation fee increased by the education Consumer Price Index (3.05%) this year. This fee is collected by the University Athletics program and not by the AMS. Visit www.athletics.ubc.ca for more information. 2 The AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan increased by the BC healthcare Consumer Price Index (2.8%) this year. Opt-out permitted only with alternative medical coverage. Visit www.ams.ubc.ca/healthplan for more information. VP External Matthew Naylor SUB 238J | 604-822-2050 vpexternal@ams.ubc.ca After growing up in Calgary, I started attending UBC in 2005, as a Science student, but, after having seen the light, am now studying Political Science. I have been involved in the Science Undergraduate Society, as the Executive Secretary, and as an AMS Councillor for a year before rising to the position of VP External. Illustration: J.J. McCullough I am all about accountability and would like to let students know what the External Portfolio and the AMS are doing to help students get the best education, improve access and affordability of education, and lobby on students' behalf. The VP External's role is to advocate, liaise, lobby, and communicate to the public and external bodies on behalf of all UBC students. This means that I am the conduit for matters pertaining to post-secondary education (tuition, student financial aid, provincial and federal government funding) with the world outside of the AMS. This is not a job that can be done by one person. That is why the VP External is also responsible for communicating with other student associations and groups across both the province and the country. The VP External often meets with government and University officials to discuss post-secondary education issues. The VP External is also the representative to our federal lobby group: the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. Read more about it on P. 19. The VP External is also the point-person for the very successful U-pass program. The VP External is the AMS liaison to TransLink about U-Pass issues and the negotiation of the U-Pass contract. AMS Council The AMS Council is the elected body which democratically oversees the decisions and functions of the Society. Similar to Parliament, the AMS Council is made up of representatives from each Faculty, based on population, who are elected during constituency elections. There are also some non-voting members from other campus groups. The AMS Executives, two student senators and both UBC Vancouver student representatives on the Board of Governors also sit as voting members. For information on how you can run for Council, turn to P. 16. Any student can put forth a motion at Council as long as they have the signatures of two Council members and give seventy-two hours notice. The presentation portion of the each meeting is also open to any society member, which means that if you want to speak to Council for 10 minutes about an issue that you feel is important, all you have to do is run it by the President and he will schedule you in. Presentations about your experience at Pit Night - not super relevant. Presentation with suggestions for sustainable practices in the SUB - these are top notch. Students are also encouraged to attend Council meetings - this is a great way to engage with issues on campus and become the most well-rounded, politically conscious UBCer you can be. All UBC students can participate in the debate at Council too - you just have to get the attention of the Speaker of Council and wait your turn to speak. Council meets every other Wednesday at 6pm in the SUB Council Chambers, Room 206. Need directions? Turn to P. 196 and look it up on the SUB map! And yes, there's free food, including brownies. If you're unable to attend AMS Council Meetings, you may approach AMS Council Members. They can answer any questions and concerns you may have. Minutes from Council meetings are also available at ams.ubc.ca. 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Besides voting, you can also run for these positions by following these steps: Act fast! AMS Elections happen near the end of January, but to run in these elections, you need to get in the game much earlier on. Plus, you need a campaign, promotional materials, speeches prepared for platform presentations, and the list goes on and on. Get nominated! The form from the Administrative Assistant (adassist@ams.ubc.ca) is available at the AMS Executive Offices (SUB Room 238) in late November. Go 50! Fill out the form and get fifty other people with student numbers to sign it. Be campaign ready! Spend your winter break creating your campaign, posters, flyers and speeches. Meet candidates! Go to the All-Candidates Meeting in early January. -H| Showtime! Show them what you've got! The process usually takes two weeks. Make sure you are familiar with the rules because you want the Elections Administrator to sanction your campaign! Last but not least.... Get elected! 16 www.ams.ubci AMS Conunissionized Three of the AMS Executives have commissions to support and assist them in representing the needs of UBC students. Read on to find out who they are and what they do for you. Student Administrative Commission (SAC) SUB 238F 604-822-2361 sacvc@ams.ubc.ca SAC works closely with the VP Admin, Sarah Naiman, in overseeing the SUB, as well as AMS Clubs, Constituencies, and Resource Groups. From providing room bookings and locker rentals, to consultations and interventions, SAC makes sure that subsidiaries are functioning smoothly both independently and together. SAC is also the body that constitutes clubs. SAC meetings are held every week, and you're most welcome to attend! Finance Commission (FinCom) SUB 238F 604-822-2361 adof@ams.ubc.ca The AMS Finance Commission works closely with the VP Finance in overseeing all the financial matters of your student society, including financial aid awareness for students and club and constituency finances. We also review student grant applications and approve over $14,000 in funds each year. For more information or questions, email any of our commissioners or check out our website at www.ams.ubc.ca/fincom. Mark your calendars for Financial Awareness Days (FAD) January 16- 17, 2008 where FinCom presents to you all you need to know about scholarships, loans, bursaries, grants, workstudy and so much more with speakers you just can't miss! External Commission (XCom) SUB 238P 604-822-6868 xcom@ams.ubc.ca XCom responds to all external issues affecting students, including transit, government, education, funding and outreach. The VP External, Matthew Naylor, oversees XCom. ams student society X7 Board of Governors www.bog.ubc.ca | www.ams.ubc.ca/bog | bog@ams.ubc.ca Board of Governors sounds like it's probably in charge of something important. That something is UBC. The Board is UBCs highest governing body, dealing with things like campus planning and development, policy, budget, tuition, housing, and labour issues. The Board is composed of 21 volunteer members: two students, two faculty, and one staff member elected at the Vancouver campus; one of each from the Okanagan campus; UBCs President and Chancellor; and 11 people appointed by the provincial Cabinet. With students holding a whopping one-seventh of the Board, how can we keep the Board accountable? 1) Go to BoG meetings. They won't let you talk or take photos, but your presence sends a strong message about accountability and you'll learn what UBCs up to - often 1-2 years earlier than you would otherwise. You can get tickets from the Board secretary (604-822-2127). 2) Let your two BoG representatives know what issues are important to you. Their names are Jeff Friedrich and Darren Peets, and they're normal people, give or take a sarcastic streak. You can reach them at bog@ams. ubc.ca. BoG reps are elected during AMS elections every January. If you want to help run the University, look for nominations information in late November. UBC Senate Contact: Tariq Ahmed tahmed@interchange.ubc.ca Student Senators: senate@ams.ubc.ca www.students.ubc.ca/senate The UBC Senate manages academic affairs, from financial aid and admissions to curriculum reform and academic review. Sounds abstract, but it affects you more than you would think. Let's say you receive a grade in a course that's grossly unfair. After a faculty appeal process, your claim might go all the way to the Senate, and then they would ultimately decide if your grade was actually unfair, or if you're just being a whiner. The Senate is made up of 89 representatives, 18 of whom are student representatives, five of whom are students elected at large during AMS elections with the rest of the student senators being elected during constituency elections for their respective faculties. The other representatives include some university administrators, deans and faculty members. The Senate usually meets on the third Wednesday of every month in Room 102 of the George F. Curtis Building (Faculty of Law) at 7:00pm from September to May. You can attend these meetings, or attend the pre-senate Student Senate Caucus meeting where you can voice your concerns to student senators. For an easier approach, contact them at the email addresses listed on the left. Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) Phone:613-236-3457 | Fax:613-236-2386 casacomm@casa.ca | www.casa.ca PO Box 3408, Station D, Ottawa, Ontario Kl P 6H8 The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) is a coalition of 18 student associations at universities and colleges across Canada. CASA meets regularly with Federal Members of Parliament, Public Servants and Cabinet Ministers and attends relevant committee meetings and hearings. They also represent and defend the interests of post-secondary students to federal and inter-provincial levels of government. CASA's lobbying efforts are aimed at pressing the Federal Government to invest more in post-secondary education. Topics include Canada Student Loan Program, Canada Study Grant, Millennium Scholarship Foundation, Debt Reduction in Repayment, Interest Relief, Interest Rates on Student Loans, Income-Contingent Loan Repayment, Indirect research costs, graduate students, undergraduate research, granting councils, and intellectual property, CHST funding, tuition, public vs. private institutions, and the Pan-Canadian Accord. The AMS is CASA's only member society from British Columbia and we helped found the alliance in 1995. Our VP External, Matthew Naylor (vpexternal@ams.ubc.ca), is the go-to guy for information on CASA and post-secondary education issues as they relate to the government. You can also check out their website, www.casa.ca. ams student society JL^jl] AMS at Your Service The AMS Services are eight in number, and truly improve the educational, personal and social lives of students at UBC. From tutoring to peer support, the Services cover the breadth of programs necessary to make your sojourn at UBC a healthy, safe and successful one. If it's classes that have got you down, there are experienced AMS tutors available every day to help you develop effective learning strategies. If you're overwhelmed with university, there are 70 fabulous volunteers within AMS Speakeasy that can provide you with peer support. And if you've figured UBC out and are looking for a way to develop your leadership skills, the AMS can help you with that as well, through AMS Connect. Truly, regardless of what you're looking for, there is sure to be a service that meets your needs. «Kecutive Coordinator Of Student Services CECSS) Greetings! My name is Shagufta Pasta, and I'm the AMS Executive Coordinator of Student Services. What do I do? In essence, I am in charge of coordinating the eight services of the AMS: AMS Tutoring, Advocacy, AMS Connect, Safewalk, Minischool, the Sexual Assault Support Centre, and the Food Bank. I also co-chair LEAP, found at leap.ubc.ca (the one-stop shop for all things academic at UBC), and sit on a lot of different committees. This is an amazing set of responsibilities, because the AMS provides Services that don't exist at the University level, and these services are completely run by students! That's pretty darn cool in my book, and I hope you come and drop by my office to chat, or send me an email if you have any ideas on how to improve the Services or have any questions at all. I'd love to hear from you! AMS Advocacy Office Coordinator: Matt Brandon (advocate@ams.ubc.ca) SUB 249G | 604-822-9855 www.ams.ubc.ca/advocacy i® ams_ ADVOCACY —OFFICE The Advocacy Office provides confidential and free representation, guidance and assistance to students engaged in conflict with UBC. We advocate for students in preparing and attending formal meetings, hearings, and appeals against the University. Specifically, our office helps students with matters of student discipline (such as cheating, collaboration, or plagiarism), assigned standing, admissions, and financia assistance. We can also assist you in appeals to decisions made by UBC Library, Parking or Housing. You are not alone - we're here to help! AMS at Your Service AMS Connect Coordinator: Jacqueline Bell (volunteers@ams.ubc.ca) SUB 249A | 604 822 9268 www.ams.ubc.ca/vex AMS Connect is a brand new service that offers a variety of ways for you to get connected - to your campus, your city and your world. We provide online listings of local volunteer opportunities and internship placements that allow you to gain valuable job experience and explore your passions outside of the classroom. The Connect Office also facilitates volunteer placements abroad. Do Stuff, get Involved! AMS Firstweek Coorindator: John Cullen (firstweek@ams.ubc.ca) SUB 249K | www.ams.ubc.ca/firstweek Firstweek is a week-long festival dedicated to welcoming new students to UBC and re-introducing old ones to campus life. Firstweek is designed to take a typical year-long UBC campus experience and jam it all into one week of fun and insanity! AMS Foodbank Coordinator: Sijia Lun (foodbank@ams.ubc.ca) SUB 58 | www.ams.ubc.ca/foodbank The AMS Foodbank provides a free emergency supply of food for any student in need at UBC. The Foodbank runs a number of food drives and events during the year to raise awareness. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, don't hesitate to send us an email or drop by our office. AMS Ombuds Office Coordinator: Bruce Ferguson (assist@ams.ubc.ca) SUB 249F | 604-822-4846 www.ams.ubc.ca/ombuds If you feel that you have been treated unfairly, or need to approach the University or the AMS to resolve a conflict, the Ombudsperson can listen, investigate, help you to understand your options, and facilitate communications with the goal of finding a resolution. The Ombudsperson acts impartially, is independent of any administrative body, and provides a confidential service. The Ombuds Office can also help students prepare for meetings with University representatives at the departmental ana faculty levels. ams student society AMS at Your Service AMS Minischool Coordinator: Sheila Best (minischool^ SUB 249B | 604-822-9342 www.ams.ubc.ca/minischool Harris, ubc.ca) Minischool seeks to provide students and the community an opportunity to learn outside the classroom. Our courses are taught by professional instructors and delivered at the best rates around (starting at $45). We provide a diverse array of courses including, but not limited to: Pole Dancing, Photography, Guitar, Swing Dancing, Wine Tasting, and much, much more. Courses begin in October, February, and May and typically run for 4-6 weeks. Check out www.ams.ubc.ca/minischool for registration information. AMS Rentsline Coordinator: John Calveley (jim@rentsline.com) 604-714-4848 | www.amsrentsline.com Need a place to rent? Have a place for rent? AMS Rentsline can help! AMS Rentsline is an easy to operate touch-tone and web based system that connects thousands of landlords with UBC students looking for off-campus housing. UBC students can search the ads for free or place a two-week posting for $5. To view current listings visit www.amsrentsline.com. rJSHiHiHtiHH Studer|||Only Subscribe to the Monday-Saturday Globe and Mail now and save* 50 To subscribe and save 50% call toll free 1-800-387-5400 THE GLOBE AND MAIL CANADA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER * WWW.GLOBEANDMAIL.COM % off AMS at Your Service AMS Safewalk Coordinator: Harkamal Mahil (safewalk@ams.ubc.ca) Office: SUB 249 H | 604-822-2181 Walks: SUB 100 A | 604-822-5355 www.ams.ubc.ca/safewalk Safewalk is a free, student-run service comprised of two-person, co-ed teams that will accompany you anywhere on campus. Why walk alone when you can call Safewalk? The safety and comfort of everyone on campus is very important, and that's why we're here. Keep an eye out for our bright red reflective jackets and signature foot logo, and let your next walk be with us. *V3i AMS Safety Coordinator: Aoife Chamberlaine (safety@ams.ubc.ca) 100BSUB I 604-822-9319 The AMS has its very own Master of Safety. Aoife is here to keep the AMS and the University on track to becoming a safer and more inclusive place for students, staff and faculty. The Safety Coordinator's initiatives during her term are based on current needs as they're assessed each year, but in general, the coordinator addresses both personal and systemic safety concerns, advocating for student safety at the university level. The coordinator also provides safety resources and is available for students wishing to talk about safety concerns, or to report or discuss a safety incident. AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) Coordinator: Gina Eisennaur (sascprog@ams.ca) SUB 119A&B | 604-827-5180 www.ams.ubc.ca/sasc The SASC offers support services to survivors of sexual assault and other forms of violence, as well as their friends, family members and partners. They are committed to education and the support of students, staff, faculty, and visitors of all genders. They offer counselling, accompaniments, information and referrals. They also facilitate specialized workshops and training sessions, develop public education campaigns and hold special events related to anti-violence work. All services are free and confidential. For more information on programs and services or on volunteer opportunities visit their website. SASC Sexual Assault Support Centre AMS Shinerama Coordinator: Jesse McGregor (shinerama@ams. ubc.ca) SUB 249A | 604-822-9268 ams.ubc.ca/shinerama Shinerama is a week long event that goes down every year during the first week of classes. From September 2-9, we will be having car washes, BBQs, information booths, and the "Bling Bling" game to raise money for cystic fibrosis, the most common, genetic disease affecting young Canadians today. You can also support us at Thunderbird games and the UBC Bookstore. Shinerama week wraps up Saturday, September 8 with the famed Shine Day, which is your chance to get out on the streets of Vancouver and shine shoes, sing songs, get creative and do whatever it takes to raise some money for Shinerama. Come out and get your shine on! AMS Speakeasy Coor or: Tamara Gorin (speak@ams.ubc.ca) SUB 6138 | 604-822-9246 lams eakeasy support • information • referralsJ Speakeasy provides information, peer counselling, and crisis support to the UBC community. Speakeasy volunteers are carefully chosen and trained to assist students in dealing with a wide range of issues, including relationship breakups, substance abuse, sexuality, and exam stress. With access to a private counselling room, all drop-ins and call-ins are strictly confidential. We also have connections with many on and off campus resources, so if we can't help you, we can refer you to someone who can. To access our service for information or counselling, drop in to visit our desk on the north side of the SUB concourse. Speakeasy also has an online e-mail referral service. AMS Tutoring Services Coordinator: Emily Chan (tutorinc SUB 2490 | 604-822-9084 www.ams.ubc.ca/tutor ^ams.ubc.ca) ams . \ tutoring Need a firm grasp of confusing concepts? We offer free tutoring for first-year math, chemistry, and physics, and for all levels of English, as well as a variety of other science and arts courses. Drop-in tutoring is available every Monday to Thursday, from 3pm to 7pm in the SUB South Study Alcove. We also offer online tutoring, tutoring in residences, appointment tutoring ($18/hr), exam review sessions, tutoring skills workshops, a tutor registry, and online resources. Check our website or stop by our office for details! * I Mil ■ 111 i 2§ New lights New sound New sofas, chairs, booths, tables, paint... You name it! Now the only thing stuck in the 80's are the prices! A business owned and operated by your stud en t society I www.ams.ubc.ca ' m W Jmim ams student society 25 UBC at Your Service Access and Diversity Brock Hall 1203 | 604-822-5844 students, ubc.ca/access Access and Diversity works to identify and eliminate systemic barriers to access at the University. A "systemic barrier" is any sort of institutionally maintained obstacle to accessing any aspect of University life, most often related to issues of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual diversity or intersecting inequalities. UBC is "committed to creating a welcoming and accessible community where all students can participate fully and are supported in realizing their potential." If you feel the University isn't doing this for you, Access and Diversity can help make sure they start. Counselling Services 1040 Brock Hall | 604-822-3811 Counselling Services provides free counselling for students, provided by professional and Master's level counsellors. You can make an appointment by phone or in person, or try to get a drop-in appointment by stopping by early in the morning. Emergencies are seen same-day. First Nations House of Learning 1985 West Mall | 604-822-8940 www.longhouse.ubc.ca | fnhltemp@interchange.ubc.ca The Longhouse works to increase accessibility for First Nations students, staff, and faculty at UBC. We offer counselling, assistance with University application processes, a computer centre, and Xwi7xwa Library, which has a huge collection of First Nations resources. Other First Nations services available on campus include academic advising for students studying First Nations Studies (fnsp.arts.ubc.ca) and financial support through Enrolment Services. For more information, visit www.arts.ubc.ca/First_Nations_Student_ Services.981.0.html or contact Dara Kelly at beegloo@hotmail.com. Did you know? Irddifional j^rritbry |>f the Musqueam people. UBC at Your Service International Student Services 1783 West Mall | 604-822-5021 www.students.ubc.ca/international | ihouse.frontcounter@ubc.ca International Student Services provides international students at UBC with support through services and programs such as one-to- one advising, educational and social programs, ESL classes, the Peer Program and by providing information about visa status and adjustment to life in Canada. ISS also coordinates the UBC Student Exchange Programs and provides social and cultural space to the International Community at International House. UBC IT Department Room 209, LSK Building | 604-822-2441 www.it.ubc.ca/main.html UBC IT offers information technology on campus, such as myUBC (my.ubc.ca), Campus-Wide Login (www.it.ubc.ca/cwl), email accounts, wireless (www.it.ubc.ca/wireless), help desk (www. it.ubc.ca/support), Webct (www. elearning.ubc.ca), Resnet (www. it. ubc.ca/res net), and software download (www.it.ubc.ca/ download.html). UBC Writing Centre Ponderosa Annex C, Room 101 D writingcentre@ubc.ca www.writingcentre.ubc.ca An indispensable part of passing University is being able to write well. The Writing Centre is here to help you un-split your infinitives and un- splice your commas. They provide free tutoring for UBC students, where you can get help with grammar, sentence structure, or feedback on your essays. Visit their website for details. As the MLA for Vancouver - Point Grey, i am pleased to have the opportunity to wish the students and faculty of UBC a great 2007-2008 academic year. Please contact my constituency office if you need any assistance with provincial government issues. Gordon Campbell, MLA Vancouver-Point Grey 3615 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6R 1P2 Tel: (604) 660-3202 Fax: (604) 660-5488 gordon.campbell.mla@leg.bc.ca www.gordoncampbellmla.bc.ca Do stuff, get involved Ojcobuds 1C( MiHJjatilHU jams \ hutonncp SASC Sexual Assault Support Centre § Ombuds ' assist@ams.ubc.ca (604) 822-4846 Rentsline www.amsrentsline.com AMS Tutoring tutoring@ams.ubc.ca (604) 822-9084 Sexual Assault Support Centre sasc@ams.ubc.ca sascprog@ams.ubc.ca (604)827-5180 Firstweek www.ams.ubc.ca/firstweek kMINI SCHOOL - _• ams- ADVOCACY OFFICE AMS Foodbank food ba n k@ a ms.ubc.ca [ Speakeasy speak@ams.ubc.ca (604) 822-3777 (info) (604) 822-3700 (crisis) Safewalk safewa!k@ams.ubc.ca call (604) 822-5355 for a walk Mini School! minischool@ams.ubc.ca (604) 822-9342 Advocacy advocate@ams.ubc.ca (604) 822-9855 ffyi The Alma Mate r Society of UBC www.anis.ubc.ca/services Student Resource Groups At the AMS, the objective of Student Resource Groups is to meet student needs which tend to be neglected by the University. While catering to students' needs, AMS Resource Groups facilitate social change and fight against various kinds of oppression. The Student Resource Groups Centre is located in SUB 245. Come relax on the comfy couches, or explore the library full of wonderfully entertaining publications. We are here to make you feel at home and to make you feel like you're part of the AMS family. With the Student Resource Groups, you will never feel alone. Meanwhile, many compassionate young scholars volunteer for the Student Resource Groups and work for all kinds of causes. Won't you do the same? The Student Resource Groups Coordinator is waiting for you at www.ams.ubc. ca/resourceg roups! Allies SUB 245F allies@interchange. ubc.ca Allies is a group of men that works with men to end violence towards women. We do this by critically evaluating masculinity, relationships, and sexuality by looking at the power dynamics of society. We hope to make men more aware of the driving forces that condone violence against women and learn how to improve relationships. We hold regular group discussions where we explore and examine critical issues. We also conduct outreach workshops where we educate men on how to improve relationships and improve their sex life with a variety of campus groups, including junior residences. Allies is most famous for its White Ribbon Pancake Breakfast in late November, which raises funds for resources that benefit women's groups and survivors of sexual assault. ams student society Student Resource Groups Colour Connected Against Racism SUB245E | 604-822-1421 Colour Connected Against Racism is an AMS resource group that provides support and information to students who feel alienated and disempowered due to discrimination. We organize events on various issues pertaining to 'Peoples of Colour', and lobby UBC and other institutions to implement necessary changes. We also address issues of sexism, homophobia, poverty, domestic and global exploitation and other social injustices. We're always looking for new members and energetic people to be part of the group and the executives and to have fun in a supportive, safe space. Student Environment Centre SUB245B | 604-822-8676 enviro@ams.ubc.ca or sec@club.ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/student_life/resource_groups/sec/index.html If you are concerned about the ecological problems facing our planet, the Student Environment Centre is the place for you. We educate students on ecological problems facing our environment, connect students with environmental resources, support Old Hutch FOODS LTD. I flavour favourite wishes all the new and returning students a great year!!! students in actively voicing their concerns about environmental issues, foster a community of environmentally concerned and informed individuals on campus, and provide a forum for sharing ideas. Everyone is welcome to attend our weekly meetings and special events, including Buy Nothing Day and Environment Week. Feel free to come by the office anytime! »VaBSi&»^a www.ams.ubc.ca Student Resource Groups FRiDEUBC PrideUBC SUB245C | 604-822-4638 prideubc@interchange.ubc.ca www.prideubc.com We provide peer support to members and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans communities at UBC, assist those who are coming out by providing a forum for discussions on sexuality, and educate the greater UBC community about the variation of human sexuality and gender and the rights of queer ana trans people. We also host events, including beer gardens, dances, parties, and discussion groups. Members of the group come from diverse backgrounds and everyone is welcome regardless of sexuality or gender identity. Drop by our office in SUB 245C to volunteer or just hang out on our comfy couches. Social Justice Centre SUB241K | 604-822-9612 sjc@clubs.ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/student_life/resource_groups/social_justice The Social Justice Centre aims to serve all students interested in finding progressive solutions to societal injustices. We work toward progressive social change by raising awareness about social justice issues and providing contacts to socially active people and organizations. We provide a forum for discussion on social justice issues, facilitate concrete actions in response to discussions and foster student engagement and activism. Check our website for monthly events, displays, workshops, and much more! There are lots of opportunities to get involved, so please contact us! Student Resource Groups AMS Womyn's Centre Office: SUB245H | SUB245G I 604-822-2163 womencentre@gmail.com The AMS Womyn's Centre is a space where women can feel safe, empower each other, and organize against sexism and violence. We offer a wide variety of resources, including an extensive library and events. Watch for women's self-defense classes, but most importantly, come in! \mI v_£ UBC Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research MUR Program MURP is a voluntary, non-credit program designed to support undergraduate students in research. In order to participate, you must be working on a research project under the guidance of a faculty supervisor during the regularly scheduled academic year. The research may be a directed studies, honours thesis, workstudy, co-op or volunteer project. Through focused workshops on library research; hypothesis and research question development; study design; and scholarly writing and presentation, you will learn more about how to conduct research. Additional benefits include developing a continuing relationship with a faculty member, having the opportunity to present your work at UBCs annual Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference, and enhancing your professional and academic credentials. Applications are due by October 9th, 2007. www. murp.ubc.ca info.murp@ubc.ca MUR Conference Saturday, March 8,2008 Location: SUB Ballroom Make your project count for more than just a grade- present it at the next Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference and make it count toward your future. The Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference celebrates the contributions of undergraduate research at UBC. It provides an opportunity for students from across campus to present a research project they have been working on while engaging in scholarly debate amongst each other. Participation in the conference is on a voluntary basis. It is open to all undergraduates interested in presenting their research. Presentations and posters will be judged by a panel of graduate students, and prizes will be presented at the end of the conference. www.research.ubc.ca/murc info.murc@ubc.ca Office of the Vice President Research Rm. 101,6190 Agronomy Road Vancouver BC, V6T1Z3 Tel: 604-822-4919 Fax: 604-827-5356 Trademark of Merck & Co., Inc. Used under license. IjOne of Rome's greatest philosophers, Cicero, said history is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, and provides guidance in daily life. This year the AMS turns ninety-two years old - a very long lifetime. But, for the AMS, it's just the beginning. At tne AMS, Jevery day is filled with finding new ways to better serve UBC students. No matter how old we get, we will always cherish our history and commitment to mproving the educational, social ana personal lives of UBC'ers. il Sept 27,1915 Opening of University qq^ ^ j 915 Birthday of the AMS of UBC of British Columbia Sept, 1925 First lecture begins at the new Point Grey campus -#. Sept 30,1915 First lectures begin! October 28,1922 The Great Trek! All 1200 UBC students march from the Fairview campus to the site of the still un-built campus in Point Grey (the current campus), demanding that the government provide the money needed for construction.The government agrees. April 27,1928 Students incorporate the Alma Mater Society as an independent non-profit society in order to raise money for campus building. Dec, 1956 The Second Trek! A student petition campaign convinces the government to increase funding for the University. Dec, 1974 Students elected to the University Board of Governors for the first time. March, 2004 UBC and the provincial government announce the creation of a new UBC campus in the Okanagan. o Oct18,1967 Students elected to the University Senate for the first time. Feb, 2003 In the largest turnout ever for a referendum, students vote to introduce the U-Pass, a cheap bus pass for students. ams student society About the SUB The current Student Union Building (or SUB) opened on September 26th, 196 on the site of the old University stadium. It is the second SUB on the UBC campus. The first was Brock Hall, which opened on January 31st, 1940. It was paid for largely by the funds raised b the AMS. By the late 1950's, the Brock Hall SUB had become inadequate tc serve the growing student population. Starting in 1958, there was talk of building a new SUB, but nothing serious happened until the 1960's, when an architectural consultant was hired and c design competition was held. The winner of the competition was Kenneth R. Snider, and plans were put in place to construct a new building based on his design. To pay for the new building, the students approved a $5 increase in their AMS fee through a referendum, and altogether paid about $3.5 million of the $5 million cost. When it opened in 1968, the new SUB contained business offices for the AMS, a bank, a barbershop, a games room, a cafeteria, an auditorium, meeting rooms, club rooms, and a bowling alley. While some of today's students take pub nights for granted, UBC students back in the 60's did not even have a pub in the SUB. In order to make alcoholic beverages accessible for future generations, UBC students created a campaign to promote drinking on campus. The campaign soon led to the opening of the Pit Pub. The official birthday of the Pit Pub is November 28th, 1968, when the Pit was temporarily located on the second floor. On November 19th, 1973, the Pit opened in its new location, in the SUB basement, and beer went on sale for 40 cents a bottle. The Pit's name was suggested by David Suzuki, who was a driving force in the campaign. See website www.ams.ubc.ca/pit. ;Your Constituencies University life is like a math equation. Putting going to lectures, taking exams, and handing in essays in the equation alone does not give you the result or answer you want until you add partying and networking with like-minded students in your own constituencies. Constituencies, some of which are also J<nown as Undergraduate Societies, are student associations in UBCs faculties and schools that are here to help you complete the equation. Your constituencies also represent you in your faculty meetings, and on AMS Council. They are always looking for more students to get involved. Contact yours today to start playing with your equation now! Agriculture Undergraduate Society (AGUS) President: Pearl Yip (pearly5th@shaw.ca) www.landfood.ubc.ca/agus | MacMillan 64 | 604-822-5085 * Food is what we do!" j the Agriculture Undergraduate Society, we pride ourselves n our ability to pull off some sweet events and create a sense of community within our faculty. Our beer gardens are legendary, our student study space and lounge is loaded with couches for the more laid back studiers, and let's .not forget food via the AGORA cafe. Each year the AGUS hosts several trips to 'Roosters Country Cabaret as well as a Community Dinner at which we serve a 5 course organic meal to students, faculty and staff. We host weekly Wednesday 'night barbeques in the basement of our building and also host barbeques at .the UBC Farm. Our faculty owns food on campus - from the ground production to processing. We have soil biologists, plant scientists, dietitians, food and .nutritional scientists, social scientists and yes we do still have farmers. Come by our office in Room 64 of the MacMillan building basement! Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) President: Stephanie Ryan (auspresident@gmail.com) www.aus.ubc.ca | Buchanan DUO | 607-822-4203 The Arts Undergraduate Society works out of its swanky office in the Meekison Arts Student Space (Buchanan D-140) to make the lives of all Arts students as happy as possible! How do we do this, you ask? We provide services like free phones, microwaves, and computers, water to drink, lockers to rent, and discounts on intramural fees. We represent Arts students on important academic issues, and grant money to students putting on innovative academic initiatives. We give you the information you need, with fairs like the Arts Career Expo and Beyond Second Year helping you to plan out your degree and what comes after. We put on Arts Week. Enough said. Lastly, and most importantly, we put on a good party. Not only do we put on the best beer gardens every second Friday in Buchanan D-140, we put on the biggest party on campus, the rock concert that is Arts County Fair (think last day of classes, 15,000 of your closest friends, a few drinks, and proceeds to charity). commerce undergraduate society Commerce Undergraduate Society (CUS) President: Conor Topley (president@cus.sauder.ubc.ca) www.cus.sauder.ubc.ca | 604-822-3798 mmmm The Commerce Undergraduate Society is one of the most diversely active groups on campus providing a variety of involvement opportunities for Commerce students. We strive to enhance the value of the academic lives of Commerce students through mentorship programs, tutoring services and conference opportunities as well as their social lives of through POITS (the commerce beer garden), FROSH orientation weekend, and the many other social functions that we host throughout the year. The CUS is a great place for you to meet new friends, have a lot of fun, and expand your leadership potential in a supportive environment. Please visit our website www. cus.sauder.ubc.ca to see the available involvement opportunities and upcoming events or contact Conor Topley at president@cus.sauder.ubc.ca. Dental Undergraduate Society (DUS) President: Arek Siwoski (areks@interchange.ubc.ca) The Dental Undergraduate Society serves the unique needs of the 1 80 students in the Faculty of Dentistry, seeking to make students' lives easier and more exciting. The executive consists of twenty students from all four years who coordinate social events, sporting events, educational seminars, the student directory, the yearbook and the Dental Ball. The society also provides learning resources to students and represents the student body on various academic issues with the faculty. Education Students' Association (ESA) Executive Chairperson: Jenien Tang (education@club.ams.ubc.ca) educ.ubc.ca/esa/index.html | Scarfe 2F | 604-822-5632 We are an association that provides a permanent organization of the Bachelor I of Education students of the Faculty of Education, and to promote and direct undergraduate activities in the Faculty of Education. Our purpose is to represent] the Bachelor of Education students through participation in appropriate organizations on campus including, but not limited to, the AMS, the Senate, antj any additional bodies whose activities have an impact on the academic, social and financial affairs of students in the faculty. Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) President: Bowinn Ma (president@ubcengineers.ca) www.ubcengineers.ca | 2335 Engineering Road | 604-822-9615 The Engineering Undergraduate Society of the University of British Columbia is the Engineering Student Union and consists of all approximately 3200 Engineering Undergraduate Students at UBC. The EUS is best known for their student projects, their Red Jackets, the Cairn, the Cheeze Factory, and 'IE-Week, during which the EUS hosts up to 21 events. The EUS celebrates a rich history, as well as a progressive future as it continues to fulfill the students' jever changing needs. The EUS Council is comprised of nine executives and 11 departmental representatives, usually each of the disciplines' student presidents, jbut an attempt is being made to change this structure for the future. The ultimate 'mission of the organization is to support the academic, professional, and social ineeds of engineering students, encourage excellence in all aspects of student life, and celebrate the accomplishments of its members. j Forestry Undergraduate Society (FUS) j Co-presidents: Haley Haggerstone (hhaggerstone@hotmail.com ) & Graham Cameron (helmet_20001@yahoo.com) Iwww.forestry.ubc.ca/fus | 2424 Main Mall Wood is good! Friends of the Aggies, Foes of the 'Geers (or at least we jpretend!) ... Forestry knows how to party! Come on out and join us at the end of September for Forestry week and Undercut, as well as in April for Coconut j(our infamous tropical-inspired party, preceded by a softball tournament). Aside from the parties and plenty of beer gardens, the FUS also brings to our fellow Istudents guest speakers, a student voice at the Senate and AMS, and our brand new Forestry Undergraduate Student Lounge "The Treehouse." Come on over and check out our meetings, pick up a Greensheet (our faculty newsletter), and join us in making Forestry one of the best faculties at UBC! Let us take care of all your copying needs. RISH¥ Se/f Serve Copies % Everyday low price 8.5x11" includes taxes I on our new digital copiers! Located lower level of the SUB Phone:822-4388 copyright@ams.ubc.ca f ams student society 37 Graduate Students Society (GSS) President: Matt Filipiak (president@gss.ubc.ca) www.gss.ubc.ca | 6371 Crescent Road | 604-822-3203 The Graduate Student Society provides academic, professional, social, and recreational services to graduate students. All grad students are automatically members of the GSS and are entitled to its services. The GSS advocates for timely payment of research stipends, major scholarships, communication between departments and administration at UBC, student engagement in decision making processes, and improved relations between supervisors and students. We publish the Graduate Magazine and the annual Graduate Student Handbook. We also operate the Thea Koerner House Graduate Student Centre including Koerner's Pub and Thea's Lounge. GSS services include a summer sports league, a film and food series, cultural events, social gatherings, and academic, career, and recreational workshops. Human Kinetics Undergraduate Society (HKUS) President: Robyn Leuty (hkus-pres@interchange.ubc.ca) www.hkus.ca | War Gym 300 A | 604-822-6175 The HKUS is a great way to tune up your leadership skills, get involved and rock out - either through volunteering with the council or simply enjoying the fantastic events that Human Kinetics puts on throughout the year. Stay tuned for 'Welcome Back' events, the infamous Halloween Boat Cruise and Rum 'n' Egg Nog - all first semester highlights! Not to mention the annual ski trip in January, Pit Nights and pub crawls GALORE!! The HKUS will be putting on a variety of fun and rockin' events this term and is actively looking for students to help out as leaders or to just get involved in the HKUS festivities. Meetings are held once a week in War Gym 300 and are a great opportunity to find out what's up in the world of HKIN. Law Students Society (LSS) President: Katie Seymour (kseymour@interchange.ubc.ca) www.geocities.com/ubclss All undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Law are members of the Law Students Society. The LSS not only represents students on academic issues,; such as curriculum reform and faculty hiring but also organizes social events, such as the annual boat cruise and bar societies. The LSS facilitates and funds student sports teams and clubs. We encourage all students to get involved. Library and Archival Studies Student Association (LASSA) Co-Presidents: Karine Burger & Leah Pearse (lassa.ubc@gmail.com) weblogs.elearning.ubc.ca/lassa The Library and Archival Studies Student Association is the student association | for the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS). Throughout the academic year, LASSA organizes orientations for new students, social event: 'and professional development and academic activities. LASSA also acts as Jiaison between the students and the administration of SLAIS, and represents the 'student body on the AMS and GSS councils and the Faculty of Arts. 'Medical Undergraduate Society (MUS) j President: Christophen Zappavigna (cjzappavigna@interchange.ubc.ca) 'www.ams.ubc.ca/mus/index.htm Music Undergraduate Society (MUSA) President: Nadia Chana (nchana3@interchange.ubc.ca) 'The Music Undergraduate Society is the music student body. The elected MUSA Council hosts Gronk and Knorg - the celebrations and barbeques that begin and end each school year. We also host movie and pizza nights, dances, and parties. We also assign lockers to all BMus and BA music majors who are interested. MUSA is a great resource for those of you looking for musicians to perform at your next event. Feel free to drop us a line at ubc.musa@gmail.com! Nursing Undergraduate Society (NUS) President: Kelvin BeiMain (nusprez@yahoo.ca) www.nursing.ubc.ca/Current_Students/NUS | Third Floor of UBC Hospital | 604-822-7450 The Nursing Undergraduate Society is committed to enhancing the undergraduate experience for Nursing Students. We host and participate in events like our annual Welcome Back Party, T-Cup football, charity fundraisers and many other functions with other faculties. Also, for our upper level students, we organize scrubs sale, CPR courses, and job fairs. We at the NUS want to make the nursing experience as much fun and as exciting as possible. In our student lounge, we provide a free microwave, fridge, TV, and couch. It's a great place for naps, studying, and chilling out - so come check us out! We are here to make sure our presence is known, felt, and appreciated at UBC! Pharmacy Undergraduate Society (PhUS) President: Matthew Cheng (president@ubcphus.com) www.ubcphus.com The Pharmacy Undergraduate Society is made up of the members of the undergraduate students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. In addition to being a liaison between the students and the faculty, PhUS is well known for its annual social events such as Big Brother Big Sister, Skits Night, and The Gala. PhUS also coordinates many educational lunchtime lectures, awesome pharmacy clothing and gear, and many sporting events such as volleyball or dodgeball. If you are interested in what goes on, PhUS meetings are open to all pharmacy students and are held every Wednesday at noon. For more information, visit www.ubcphus.com. ams student society Planning Students Association (PSA) Director: Jason Smart (jesmart@interchange.ubc.ca) www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/psa The Planning Students Association is open to all graduate students in the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP). The PSA represents SCARP students to faculty, the university and planning professionals and supports students during their academic terms at SCARP. Our activities include orientations for incoming students, parties, the "Amazing Race" and improvements to West Mall Annex. We also participate in SCARP decisioij making processes such as faculty hiring and student admissions. The PSA meet' biweekly during the fall and winter terms in West Mall Annex 150. Rehabilitation Sciences Undergraduate Society Jaclyn Vanderhorst (jjvdhorst@hotmail.com) www.rehab.ubc.ca/stdsociety.asp | 3rd floor of UBC Hospital | 604-822-739^1 SRS Vision: "Health and participation for all." Students of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences are members of Rehabilitation ; Sciences Undergraduate Society. The School is an academic unit in the Faculty of Medicine. We, as part of The School, pride ourselves on our invigorating and supportive learning environment. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences welcomes energetic students who thrive on challenging experiences. It prepares! Fall Market Clothes, must* to get you rea Holiday Gif One~siop.sho mm ial someone: nd more. i^sMmiiiK;!:'- i sweet st^fcer job or |fllp:graduate. artd* FacftrtySetVices. THE SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE SOCIETY OF UBC ^graduates to excel in the practice of their chosen profession. As such, we contribute to the health of British Columbians through excellence in teaching jand research in both occupational therapy and physical therapy. The Faculty participates in several exciting research initiatives and interdisciplinary education ■[projects. (■Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) President: Michael Duncan (prez.sus@gmail.com or sus@interchange.ubc.ca) jjwww.sus.ubc.ca | LSK 202 (between Chemistry and Hebb) If you are a science student at UBC, you are one of 7,000 amazing people here jat UBC and are thus already a member of the Science Undergraduate Society. SUS is so much more than just itypical student government. We don't just represent you to the iUBC Admin - we put on many social events and fundraisers, jwe rebate your science sports teams, and we run three separate publications - one of which (the 432) is continually raved about as the funniest newspaper jon campus. The best week of school - Science Week - is also put on by SUS and other science clubs. To get more information please visit our website www. isus.ubc.ca or come drop by our office in the brand new Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre. It's equipped with meeting rooms, microwaves, tables, chairs, jcouches, AV equipment, TVs and much more. iSocial Work Student Association Representative: Edward Park (hwepark@interchange.ubc.ca) jThe Social Work Students' Association of UBC aims to represent the Bachelor of Social Work students jby implementing the following: ja) Democratic processes to ensure a full representative voice; jb) Advocating for student concerns and issues within the school, the campus, and the broader community; and c) Effective membership between and among the membership, the school j administration, the University, the Alma Mater Society (AMS) and the broader community. ams student society 41 Campus Media CiTR Radio Station Manager: Lydia Masemola citrmgr@ams.ubc.ca | 604-822-3017 www.citr.ca | www.ncra.ca SUB 233 Broadcasting 350 watts of independent radio at 101.9FM, from the top of Gage Towers, CiTR is a progressive student-run radio society at UBC. More than Vancouver's source for local and indie music, CiTR also covers campus and community news, live UBC sports, arts and culture. We also offer free public service announcements and listings for campus clubs and other non-profit organizations. Recently, the station introduced a new podcast service that allows students and community members access to our radio shows online. For more information about this great project, log on to the CiTR website and click on the podcast link. CiTR is operated by a small friendly staff and over 300 volunteers. We're always on the lookout for more volunteers because there are plenty of things that need doing. Whether you're interested in DJing, behind the scenes production, writing for our magazine, Discorder, or helping out with events, we have plenty of things for you to get involved in, all of which will prove to be rewarding. Even if you're just looking for a place to pass time between classes, then our lounge is a fun, welcoming place to hang out. For more information, or to listen online, check out www.citr.ca. Discorder Magazine Editor: Mike Chilton editor.discorder@gmail.com | 604-822-3071 ex2 | SUB 233 www.discorder.ca Spawned in 1983 as a program guide and printed supplement for CiTR 101.9FM, Discorder has evolved under the influence of visionary editors and public hecklers alike into a media institution in its own right. Driven by a small core production staff and a sprawling diaspora of music lovers, aspiring writers, visual artists and CiTR personalities, Discorder harnesses raw volunteer power and converts it into edgy and informative newsprint. Content includes music reviews, film and literature analysis, artist interviews and full- length features - all under the umbrella of independent music and culture. Published monthly (with the exception of the mysterious Jancember / Decembruary issue) by the Student Radio Society of UBC, our lovely magazine has a print run of 8,000 copies and is distributed throughout Vancouver and small enclaves of Seattle. If you'd like to contribute words, pictures, ideas or baked goods to our cause, come by our office at CiTR in Room 233 of the SUB. b\®t0t&mt WSafi. Perspectives izditor-in-Chief: Jessica Xi ki@interchange.ubc.ca | SUB 24IF [www. pe rs pectives .ubc.ca Perspectives Bilingual Newspaper was the first Chinese-English bilingual post-secondary student publication in the province beginning publication inl 991. It brings together a diverse group of students from all years and faculties to introduce Chinese and Asian cultures to both the Chinese and non-Chinese populations living in the Lower Mainland. Perspectives provides news, culture and lifestyle as seen through the eyes of talented writers. The goal of Perspectives is to not only raise awareness about relevant student and cultural issues, but also to bridge the gap between Chinese and other cultures to promote greater racial understanding in our multicultural society. The Cavalier cuscava I ier@g ma i I. com The Cavalier is the official humour and events newspaper of the Commerce Undergraduate Society, distributed monthly across campus. Though it's published by commerce students, the content is relevant no matter what your discipline. The Cavalier is always looking for volunteers in a variety of areas. Sena us an email to get involved. The Graduate graduate@gss.ubc.ca | 604-822-1530 | Grad Student Centre Room 225 www.gss.ubc.ca/services/graduate Published monthly by the Graduate Student Society (GSS), this magazine features biting satire, political commentary and social and cultural reviews and listings. Though it's produced by graduate students with the intention of serving UBCs graduate student community, it's a good choice for a sophisticated perspective on campus happenings. The Graduate is always looking for volunteers to contribute content or help with production. You can stop by their office or drop an email for more information. The Knoll ncrompton@theknoll.ca | 604-822-9614 www.theknoll.ca The Knoll is for the people. It is an open forum, printed weekly for discussions and debates among students and faculty concerned with social change. The Knoll publishes a diversity of views, placing emphasis on works not considered in commercial media. All forms are published: essays, fiction, commentary, comedy, poetry, art, and reviews. Purposefully contrarian, The Knoll is a place to reconsider the status quo as it exists on campus and off. Within the community, The Knoll stands in dialogue with The Uoyssey, the university administration, AMS Council and other institutions of power. Join the peace! To submit story ideas or to apply for an editorial postion with The Knoll, please email us at involved@theknoll.ca. ams student society 43 \m\0 • BMO Qf Bank of Montreal University Marketplace Branch -105-2142 Western Parkway Ask us about BMO Bank of Montreal STUDENT LINE OF CREDITS BANKING And receive FREE student banking, plus 10 Air Miles*^ --Present this coupon for a $8.50 monthly discount- *some conditions apply (REG. s50 & UP) COLOUR, PERM OR HIGHLIGHTS U ,___Jt,Ai i r* '^T^5S»::*£-<.- )a csr@artonagroup.com | 604-872-7272 SALT SPRING Hans Enjoy one complimentary freshly breweff"|0fee with this coupon %^^^jf^R^^^^^^riar)^c <™d fair trade coffee, ^^^9c^^W^^^^sa^c^w^€S/ or£ar)ic Pies> ^^:^^^^eS§re^ess acc€SS an^ | great patio! NEW UBC location: 6308 Thunderbird Blvd. 2008 UBC GRADS GRAD PORTRAITS - OUR IMAGE IS BUILT ON YOURS Have your grad photos taken in the most professional studio environment in BC! Clip this coupon for 4 free jumbo wallets when you purchase a minimum of 3 individual sheets or a package! Book your portrait session now. Not valid with any other special offers. One coupon per customer. No cash value. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Expires Jan 31st, 2008 353 West 7th Avenue | www.artonagroup.com UBC - 6D4.224.GDLD - www.BaLDSt3YMBD.oA _BHw1MH7 "See Location far Details. Sone Restrictions May Appiy_ ERSITY VILLAGE MARKETPLACE (2ND FLOOR ABOVE STAPLES) #23D"21 SS ALISON ROAD, VANCOUVER (The Paradigm lsusparadigm@gmail.com | LSK 202 | 604-822-4235 iThe Paradigm is published once every term by the Science Undergraduate Society, featuring serious articles with a scientific twist. Volunteers from all departments are needed and you can get involved by emailing or dropping by the office. The Point Editor in Chief: Bryce Ho thepoint@rec.ubc.ca | Recreation Student Office | 604-822-0444 www.rec.ubc.ca/thepoint Health, fitness and fun - With a focus on promoting a healthy and active student lifestyle, The Point features everything from fitness tips to intramural event coverage and is available throughout campus. Read up on your favorite varsity team, see if your intramural league team is featured or check out the latest nutrition hints - it's all in there! Produced by UBC REC, this magazine is a great source for all of the various recreational opportunities on campus. Interested in sports journalism or photography. The Point and UBC REC are always looking for volunteers - email us at thepoint@rec.ubc.ca. Be sure to pick up your monthly edition or visit us online at www.rec.ubc.ca/thepoint The Ubyssey Co-ordinating Editor: Champagne Choquer coordinating@ubyssey.bc.ca | SUB 24 | 604-822-2301 www. u byssey. be. ca The Ubyssey has nothing like a friendly staff who is there at all hours and completely dedicated to the paper. So our office parties are obviously not filled with fun, drinking and activities that should be illegal (or already are). And if our staff are sods, then production night, which is every Monday and Thursday starting at around 6, could not possibly be the perfect ending to even the lousiest day. Oh yeah, and of course the Ubyssey lacks imagination because our stories (which we always need writers for) are dull and we never have fun by writing probing or amusing stories for news, culture, sports or features, having intelligent arguments or spoofing other newspapers or ourselves. So then, if the Ubyssey is neither fun nor the place to hang out and have disgusting conversations over dinner, and lacks any creativity, then what good is it? Pick up an issue, read it, and youll understand. Come visit us at SUB Room 24 and tell us what you think, and while you're there, suggest a story or lay out a page or take some photos. You get your name in a newspaper and dinner in your stomach, and a bunch of dirty or sarcastic jokes in your head. ams student society UBC Reports Editor: Randy Schmidt randy.schmidt@ubc.ca | UBC Public Affairs Office | 604-822-1266 www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/ubcreports UBC Reports is a monthly university news publication, produced by UBCs Public Affairs Office, dedicated to providing information of interest to UBC faculty, staff, students, alumni, supporters, and members of our surrounding communities. Serving all members of UBCs community, it is also distributed to external groups including community centres, hospitals, public libraries and Canadian university officials. It is made available to a global audience via the website (www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/ubcreports) and e-mail subscription. In 2006, UBC Reports won the Gold Award in the publication category of the Council for the Advancement and Support for Education annual [District VIII competition. It regularly features stories and award-winning photography on major UBC academic and research achievements, national and international student, faculty and staff accomplishments and significant institutional developments. Individuals wishing to submit items can find submission criteria and deadlines on the website listed above. UBC REC Experience It Delivering a dynamic and memorable sport and recreation experience, UBC REC is your place to play on and off campus! With a line-up featuring everything from intramural league sports and yoga to martial arts and one-of-c kind events, there is an activity for everyone. UBC REC is proud to offer one of the most comprehensive programs around. Housed in the Student Recreation Centre, students, staff and community members are all encouraged to get active and balance the stress of the classroom with fun activities in any of the following areas: Intramural Leagues Running all term long, the league sector features nine different sports including: basketball, ice hockey, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, ultimate, futsal, and ball hockey. Seasons start in September and January. Instructional Classes & Outdoor REC Whether you are looking to improve your health and performance, craving an! outdoor adventure, or waiting for the ultimate mind-body connection, let UBC . REC be your guide. Offering a comprehensive array of activities, from yoga and Latin Funk®, to martial arts and outdoor adventure, UBC REC is your place to play. While most of the classes cost money, more than 50 of them are free. Check them out during the fall term Shopping Week (September 10th ^ - 15th) and the winter term Shopping Week (January 14th-19th). Classes start \ in September, January, May, July, and August. Events Distinctive in nature, the over 25 events are highlighted by renowned UBC cornerstones Day of the Longboat (September 29th & 30th), UBC Triathlon Duathlon (March 9th) and UBC RECs signature event, Storm the Wall (March 30th-April 4th). Storm the Wall 10,000 people can't be wrong! Join over 2,500 enthusiastic participants in the largest intramural event in Canada, as they combine communication, strategy, and teamwork to swim, bike, run and 'storm' the 1 2-foot wall! Unique to UBC, it's said that you can't graduate until you've Stormed the Wall! For the SRC drop-in schedule and more information, visit www.rec.ubc.ca. Student Recreation Centre (SRC) 6000 Student Union Boulevard | SRC Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9am - 11 pm Sat-Sun 9am - 10pm 604-822-6000 I www.rec.ubc.ca The Greek System 3 Sororities of UBC j President: Nicole Yap (president@ubcsororities.com) 5 2770 Wesbrock Mall j www.ubcsororities.com ! The Greek System at UBC is one of the strongest in Canada and is home to seven women's fraternities, also known as sororities. For over 75 years j the Sororities of UBC have been a cornerstone of student life, providing diverse groups of women with the best way to ensure success in all aspects | of University life. Membership in a sorority provides women with a well- rounded University experience and opportunities to develop leadership skills, . participate in charity work, strengthen their academics ana build social relationships. ' InterFraternity Council (IFC) , President: Sean Kearney (jp_visser@hotmail.com) I www.ubcfrats.ca The InterFraternity Council is a self governing body representing the nine fraternities at the UBC. Consisting of a delegate from each fraternity and an executive council, the IFC strives to promote excellence in all aspects of fraternity life, and academic pursuits. The council also works together to help the entire system achieve its common goal of membership development and service to the UBC community and to achieve these goals through its committee structure focusing on an array of areas including chapter development, scholarship, community service, athletics, and member education. ams student society 15 <u ID I la I I 1 8> ■8 C <3 E .3» Get Connected! We are the best source for all your wireless communication needs. 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Such highly admirable ambition and diligence repay your countless hours spent in libraries with a high income in the future and grant you the ability to afford everything with a price tag. Rich university experiences that AMS provides you, however, are priceless. Your student society has about 300 student clubs waiting for you, so come join, get involved, and start building your priceless memories! Beginner's Luck |jt Though there are already hundreds of clubs available for you to join, you can always start one of your own. The process is very simple, and your AMS Insider will lay it out all for you! 1) Check to make sure a club like yours doesn't already exist - search through the Clubs Listing in this book. 2) Find others to make up your executive committee and 10 others for your initial membership list. Decide on the goals and mandates of your club with your new executive friends. 3) Fill out the following forms available online at ams.ubc.ca! a. Constitution Form b. Executive Contact Information Form c. Budget d. One-year plan of club activities and goals 4) If SAC likes your application, you'll be asked to make a five minute presentation at their next meeting. If they approve your application, remember the date you pick up your approval because that is going to be your club's birthday! 5) For questions, contact the SAC Vice-Chair at sacvc@ams.ubc.ca or visit www.ams.ubc.ca/sac. 300! AMS clubs, not Spartans Accounting Club katie.ty.lee@gmail.com www.ubcaccountingclub.com With over 450 members, the UBC Accounting Club is the largest club at the Sauder School of Business. Our focus is to connect students with CA, CGA, CMA, CPA and other professional accounting communities. We provide members with the opportunity to meet accounting professionals, tour various firms, and attend career-oriented presentations. We encourage anyone with an interest in accounting to get involved in our social, sports, and career activities to make valuable business contacts and develop friendships. Check our website for events. Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) adrian@aceubc.ca www.aceubc.ca At ACE UBC, creating brighter futures is our business. Join a team of passionate and energetic leaders in creating innovative initiatives to meet unique community needs. From sparking new businesses, to teaching others financial literacy, to helping achieve dreams - our projects of unlimited potential challenge you to create positive change using your skills and to become the change you want to see. Impact hundreds of individuals, meet thousands of students ana showcase your best to Canada's top leaders and companies by showing them how you are advancing Canadian entrepreneurship. African Awareness africa-awareness@ams. ubc.ca www.africa-awareness.ubc.ca The Africa Awareness Association is a student driven initiative that aims to promote an African program and African Studies at UBC. Through our initiatives during the school year, we offer UBC students various academic and cultural events to raise awareness on the continent. The main focus for the association is for the inclusivity of a full African Studies program and minor in the UBC curriculum. Last, don't forget the Africa Awareness Conference Week from February 1st - February 8fh, 2008. Africa Network gwen_echlin@yahoo.ca Africa Network is a campus-based group of students, faculty, alumni and community members committed to advocating for the development of African Studies at UBC, and raising awareness of African issues. We organize events throughout the year, including conferences, round table discussions, drumming circles, film nights, advocacy campaigns and social evenings. Our listserv is a fantastic way to find out about upcoming meetings and events at UBC and around Vancouver. We also collaborate with African-related organizations around Vancouver as well as organizations in Africa. We always welcome new members of any nationality! AIESEC vpfinance@aiesecubc.ca www.aiesec.ca/ubc Activate your leadership NOW! AIESEC, the world's largest student-run organization, is the international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential to create a positive impact on society. In partnership with business ana higher education, AIESEC has 50 years of experience in developing high- potential students into globally-minded responsible leaders through an innovative development process consisting of unmatched leadership experiences and global internships. All students are invited to use and develop leadership and business skills to facilitate our global internship program, with an opportunity to work abroad. ams student society 49 UBC AQUATIC CENTRE www.aquatics.ubcca (604) 822-4522 FALL 2007 & WINTER 2008 SCHEDULE September 4 - December 2 7,2007 January 7-April 27,2008 for Dec 22 - Jan 6, a seperate Christmas Schedule will be available 50 m indoor pool, seasonal 55 yard outdoor pool and seasonal patio area, diving from 1 to 10m,whirlpool,saunas,steamroomsandGym. UNIVERSITY (Ages 16+) 7:30 - 9 am (50m) ,' UBC students fcfee onfy With current Student card * SAT SUN //////////////////A 18 and up plus 7 and under SWIMFIT 9-10am SENIOR FIT 9:35-10:30 SENIOR FIT 9:35-10:30 DEEP H20 AQ 10:35-11:20 am SWIMFIT 9-10am AQUACIZE 10-10:45 am 9-11 am SENIOR FIT 9:35-10:30 DEEPH20AQ 10:35-11:20 am UNIVERSITY (Ages 16+) 11 am * 2:25 pm JBC students free onfy with content Student tariff '(Changes to 50m set-up at 2:15pm) AQUACIZE 12-12:45 'm/jW POWER YOGA 12:30-2 pm AQUACIZE 12-12:45 YOGAl2:30-2pm POWER YOGA 12:30-2 pm AQUACIZE 12-12:45 UNIVERSITY (Ages 16+) 4:30 - 5:30 pm EVERYBODY 1 -5 pm DEEP H20 AQ 7:30 - 8:30 pm PILATES 5:30 - 6:30 pm AQUACIZE 5:30 - 6:30 pm YOGA 5 - 6:30 pm DEEP H20 AQ 7:30 - 8:30 pm PILATES 5:30-6:30 pm AQUACIZE 7-8 pm EVERYBODY 7:30-10 pm EVERYBODY 8 - 9:30 pm FAMILY 7:30 - 8:30 pm EVERYBODY 8 - 9:30 pm 18 and up 9:30-10:30 pm EVERYBODY 8:30-10 pm 18 and up 9:30-10:30 pm EVERYBODY 6:30-10 pm EVERYBODY 6:30 - 9 pm STATUTORY HOLIDAYS EVERYBODY SWIMS: 12 - 8 pm (Closed Christmas Day) FREE access for UBC students during the University times upon showing the current UBC Student card. This also applies to the gym, sauna & steamrooms. ALL other times $3.75 with card. NO card = $4.50 Whirlpool open same time as the pool plus Mon/Wed/Fri 5:30-7:30pm &Tue/Thu 5:30-8pm. The gym, sauna & steamrooms are open all day for ages 16 and up. Swimfit & Aquacizes $3.75 for students (or 10 visit card or pass) Yoga & Pilates $6 for students For more info regarding schedule, fees, lessons, courses call (604) 822-4522 or visit our extensive WebSite: www.aquatics.ubcca Schedule is subject to change and/or cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances Amateur Radio Society of UBC ve7ubc@ece. ubc.ca The UBC Amateur Radio Society is a non-profit, student organization. Our mission is to promote Amateur Radio as a nobby to students, faculty, staff and our community. In this age of the Internet, cellphones and other wireless technology, what is the point of Amateur Radio? In fact, there is a lot that amateur radio can offer both as a hobby and service to society. Contact us to find out why! If interested, please send us an email at ve7ubc@ece.ubc.ca. Amnesty International UBC amnestyubc@hotmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/amnesty/home.html Amnesty UBC is an affiliate of Amnesty International. Our club focuses on raising awareness ana pressing human rights matters worldwide. Each year we create a campaign focus and hold various events to raise funds and awareness such as speakers, movie nights, and coffee houses. In March we hold an annual weekend conference on human rights issues with speakers, and workshops. Our club strives to work towards making changes around the world. We hold weekly planning and letter writing meetings. Join us and take action! Anime Club ubcani06@gmail.com ubcanime.pigqyhoho.net The Anime Club meets regularly to watch anime and was founded well before most UBC students had even heard of anime! Over the long history of the Anime Club, its DVD library has grown to astronomical proportions and club members can borrow from the library. If you are a huge fan of anime, have an interest in anime, or are curious about anime, the anime club is right for you! Anthropology Students Association anso_undergradsociefy@hotma i I. com www.anso.uDC.ca/Anso_Undergraduate_ Sociefy.2265.0.html The Anthropology Students Association is open to all undergraduate students interested in Anthropology and aims to bring together students and faculty of the department. It is one of the most active academic groups on campus. We host some of the best bake sales, movie nights, Grad and Career Information Fairs and more. We also offer a leadership and involvement scholarship and give away our very own teaching award, and we'll tell you all about internship and field school opportunities. Visit us in our snazzy office in ANSO 2201. Aqua Society (Aquasoc) aquasoc@gmail.com Ever wanted to explore the underwater world? Come Scuba diving with one of Canada's oldest Scuba clubs! As a PADI five Star Instructor Development Center, we can teach you to dive: we offer everything from beginner open water to instructor level. Charter trips will get you out exploring some of the best dive destinations in British Columbia. Club dive events boast half price rentals and a free BBQ in between dives. Take advantage of the best prices in town! We have a full service Dive Shop, and best of all, we offer a club atmosphere that you won't find at any other Dive Shop. What are you waiting for? Dive in! Arab Students Association (ASA) asa.ubc@gmail.com www.araostudents.ca The Arab Students Association presents Arab history and culture to the Arab and non-Arab student population and aspires to advocate awareness against violence and discrimination, spread Arab representation throughout the university, and amplify Arab unity. Our members are Arabs and non-Arabs from all faculties. Events are varied, and inspired by our members. We're here to provide an enjoyable environment through Arab food, music, culture, company and conversation! Join, and expand your knowledge of our distinct culture! Arts Co-op Students Association (ACSA) stephanieh.ho@gmail.com co-op.arts.ubc.ca/acsa Are you an Arts Co-op student looking to connect with peers? If your answer is yes, then ACbA is the club for you! ACSA is an AMS club that recognizes the need to bring Co-op students together and strives to create a community where Arts Co-op students can relate. In addition to acting as a liaison between students and Co-op staff, ACSA is a place where students gain valuable experience in areas such as writing, event coordination, and web design. Asian Debate Club ubc.adc@gmail.com www.ubcadc.com The Asian Debate Club is the only Chinese debating club at UBC and throughout BC. We provide training and support to our members to enhance speech fluency and eloquence in Cantonese. Opportunities to develop students' potential in speech and debating are abundant: we hold a number of workshops throughout the year, which allow our members to gain necessary debating skills. Lectures by well-known public speakers are also on our agenda. In addition to a number of internal debates for our own members, the annual Inter-University Chinese Debating Competition attracts wide attention. We are extremely proud to have had the participation of ten teams from eight student clubs of three universities in last year's competition. It's the biggest student-organized event on the Lower Mainland. Don't miss it! Asian Studies Interests Association asia@club.ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/asia Interested in Asian Studies? The Asian Studies Interests Association allows you to meet people, who share similar interests with you. We are a close-knit group of students from a variety of nationalities, faculties and majors. Everyone is welcome to come to our events, such as beer gardens, movie nights, anime nights, pot lucks, and much more. In addition to social events, we host public lectures and offer an exclusive language exchange program at Ritsumeikan University for learning Japanese. Association of Chinese Graduates (ACG) cherithc@hotmail.com www.acg.bc.ca The Association of Chinese Graduates, founded in 1994, strives to enhance student communication and promote multiculturalism through fostering a stronger relationship between the Chinese communities and greater integration with the local Canadian communities. We host dances, workshops and parties. Most importantly, ACG is committed to contributing back to the community through various volunteering activities and charitable donations, including our annual fundraising drama- the Interlude of Romance. Join ACG - we guarantee your time at UBC will be enjoyable and meaningful! ams student society 51 Astronomy Club of UBC alicja.kieloik@gmail.com www.physics.ubc.ca/~astroclub If the night-time sky has ever captured your imagination or you have been inspired by the wonders of the universe, bin the UBC Astronomy Club! We're a group of students from various disciplines who share a common interest in astronomy. We plan astronomy-oriented activities such as observation nights, NASA and UBC Astronomy department talks. The atmosphere is friendly and snacks are provided. Club resources include signing out small club telescopes, access to the 12" Cassegrain and tons of astronomy magazines. Our previous club trips have led us to Victoria anaPenticton. Astro-nuts are welcome! Athletes in Action jonathan_yiul 5@hotmail.com sheena@whoareyou.ca Sport is the one language that knows no boundaries and sees no distinctions. It unites cultures, transcends values and defies convention. Athletes In Action is committed to using the language of sport to communicate God's passionate love Tor his children as communicated through his Son, Jesus Christ. It's a story that's changed our lives, given us purpose and hope, and we long to tell this good news to others through the universal medium of sport. Aviation Club aviation@club.ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/aviation The Aviation Club of UBC is made up of a group of students who are interested in aviation. Some of us are pilots/plane spotters/flight sim players. Our club members come from a variety of backgrounds and are interested in many different fields: air traffic control, transportation logistics, aircraft maintenance, airline operations, and actual flying. Our previous events include ground school seminars, Boeing manufacturing plant tours, group flying, control tower tours, airline tours, hangar tours, simulator visits and plane spotting. Badminton Club of the AMS ubc_badm@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/badminton Are you yearning to pick up a new sport? Or are you just itching to find a place to play badminton again? It you want to meet some new people and play badminton, this could be the club for you! We have players at every level so you don't have to worry about finding someone to play against or with. Whether your school budget prevents you from purchasing a racket or your badminton bag costs more than your text books for the year, we will have a place for you. Bangladesh Students' Association sh_hossain@yahoo.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/bsa Bangladesh is a a country in South Asia. The Bangladesh Student's Association was formed in May 2004, with the objectives of promoting cultural interaction between Bangladeshi students and other UBC communities, providing a "home away from home" to the Bangladeshi student communitiy at UBC. We voice their opinions in BC. Thanks to UBCs congenial environment for diverse cultural activities, BSA has been able to make an impact to its members and others at UBC. BSA members gather year-round to celebrate national, religious ceremonies and sporting events, celebrating festivials from home at UBC. Beads and Crafts Club beads_crafts@yahoo.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/beadsandcrafts The Beads and Crafts Club is a group of students who love beads and other crafts. We offer members instructional workshops where they learn to make everything from candles and soaps to necklaces and earrings in a fun and social setting. Aside from creative workshops, the Beads and Crafts Club holds social events and occasional field-trips. We are always open to new creative ideas and encourage you to join us! Best Buddies Organization ubc@bestbuddies.ca www. bestbuddies.ca/d b Best Buddies, grounded in the belief that friendship is important to the development of all individuals, is an international organization that fosters friendships between university students and individuals with intellectual disabilities. "Buddy pairs" call each other weekly and get together twice a month. Four times a year, all buddy pairs at a chapter gather for an amazing group event. We will be at Club's Days and will hold information sessions in September. Visit us in SUB Office HID! Bhangra Club ubcbhangra@yafioo.ca visit www.ubcbhanqra.com The UBC Bhangra Llub is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant culture of India through its yearly events. Through bhangra, bollywood dance, and lots of enthusiasm the club hopes to provide a bridge between two cultures. With many events, including the annual culture show that members are invited to dance, act, and model in a yearly sold-out formal dinner and dance there's something for everyone! For more information, visit www.ubcbhangra.com or email ubcbhangra@yahoo.ca. Bruaaah! Bike Co-op bikecoop@ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/bikecoop The AMS Bike Co-op has been making UBC a better place for anything with two wheels since 1998. We are a volunteer- based organization that operates a series of clinics and courses to teach cycling skills, maintains a fleet of Purple and Yellow community bikes for the UBC campus, and allows future cyclists to build their own bikes. We also run a full service not-for-profit bike shop called the Bike Kitchen, which is staffed by trained mechanics. No mechanical experience is required. Visit us in the Bike Hub, SUB Basement! Biochemistry Pharmacology Physiology Club dark_aqua212@hotmail.com bpp.ubc@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/bpp Our 3-in-l club allows students to explore opportunities in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Physiology. For the first and second year students who nave yet to decide on "majors," BPP hosts co-op information sessions, department information sessions, mentoring programs (always with ice cream!), lab technique workshops, and Professor Research Nights. Senior students get massive discounts on exam sales, graduation photos, and a grad dinner dance, in addition to receiving a bunch of prizes and packages we give away. We also organize grad school info sessions, an annual conference, and Biotech company tours for everyone to enjoy. www.ams.ubc.ca Biological Sciences Society (BIOSOC) biosoc@shaw.ca www.zoology.ubc.ca/biosoc BIOSOC is a student-run association for Biology enthusiasts. Our mission is to create a community for our members, providing academic support, social activities, networking opportunities with professional biologists and faculty, volunteer and extracurricular opportunities, intramural sport activities, and more. BIOSOC finishes every academic year with its largest social event, the Graduation Dinner, open to everyone. Come on out to BIOL 2408 and join our executive committee, especially if you're up for meeting some great friends and cheap beer! Bitztech Network wesley.king@ubcbiztech.com www.ubcbiztech.com Through Biztech Network's speaker series and hands-on workshop series, you will not only learn the basics of computer programs like Excel and Photoshop, but you will also expand your network and get a great start on your career. You will also get to make new friends through our various social events. We hope to see you out at some of our events and feel free to contact us if you have any questions! Bom for More Christian Student Ministries bsm@dub.ams.ubc.ca www.geocities.com/bomformore Our goal is to encourage students to develop and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, equipping them to share God's love in the world around them. We are committed to fulfilling our goal by seeking God's will, maintaining unity and actively serving others. Join us for prayer, socials, retreats, broomball and our weekly Bible studies on Tuesdays at 1 pm in SUB 211, and Thursday at noon in SUB 213. Business Communications Club info@bizzcomm.ca www.bizzcomm.ca BizzComm is back, and it's better than ever before! Our mission is simple: help our members improve their communication skills to give them an advantage in the classroom, the workforce, and in life. You'll learn public speaking techniques, interview tactics, networking skills, and more. Whether you're in Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering, or any other faculty, let our professionally sponsored workshops and world renowned speakers help you get to where you want to be. Join BizzComm today. You can't afford not to! Campus Association for Baha'i Studies at UBC (CABS) cabs@club.ams. ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/cabs The Baha'i Faith revolves around the principle that the unity of humankind is the highest stage in human evolution. The Campus Association for Baha'i Studies is dedicated to promoting the study of the history, teachings and philosophy of the Baha i Faith and exploring their application to various areas of life. We organize lectures, study groups and public meetings on issues such as human rights, the advancement of women, elimination of all forms of prejudice, spirituality and personal transformation, the harmony of science and religion, and other Baha'i principles. Campus for Christ campusforchrist_ubc@hotmail.com ubc.campusforcnrist.org * UBC isn't just a place for academic growth, but for spiritual growth as well. We invite you to join us to begin or develop a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ ana learn how to share God's love with others - through weekly bible studies and discussion groups, one-on-one discipleship, weekly meetings and retreats. We're committed to living a life of purpose and being a loving and genuine community of faith. Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns (CAPSI) tjchuang@interchange.ubc.ca www.capsiubc.com Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns is a professional student-run organization that was developed to promote and advocate the interests and voices of pharmacy students and interns across Canada. CAPSI's close relations with various organizations will ensure limitless opportunities to network anaexplore different options in pharmacy. Canadian Club of the AMS ubc.canadian.club@gmail.com Experience Canadian culture and traditions with the Canadian Club, a unique club designed to give its members a truly whole and fulfilling Canadian experience while at UBC. We offer members intramural teams, philanthropic fundraisers, occasional camping trips, a 24-Hour Relay team, curling nights, broomball nights, and, weather-permitting, snow-tubing trips. Some of our philanthropic events include Terry Fox runs, Remembrance Day Poppy Drives, and Canadian Thanksgiving potluck dinners for the homeless. Keep an eye out for our legendary beer gardens, which feature great local bands, free pancakes, and huge crowds! Cancer Association christinechou@cutsforcancer.net www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/cancer Do you want to make a difference? The UBC Cancer Association is the only cancer-focused organization on campus, hosting and participating in numerous events to raise cancer awareness, foster community spirit, and collect funds for cancer research and treatment. We host the annual Cuts for Cancer charity cut-a-thon, which in just three years has raised over $ 100,000 in hair and monetary donations. Come and get involved, meet new people, and have fun! See: ams.ubc.ca/clubs/cancer and www.cutsforcancer.net Caribbean and African Association thecaa@gmail.com thecaa.bfogspot.com The Caribbean and African Association is a small club with big dreams and is one of the most ethnically diverse clubs on campus. Open to all UBC students, we promote Caribbean and African based initiatives on and off campus, and work directly with other clubs to foster community, diversify and leadership skills. Though known for our famous Rhum gardens, we also support academic projects such as a Caribbean and African Library on campus to encourage independent learning. Chemical and Biological Engineering Club dsi@sigranat.com monfyr@interchange.ubc.ca Chess Club ubcchess@yahoo.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/chess/index.html The UBC Chess club has a glorious history of over 50 years and continues its tradition of providing students intellectually stimulating chess games. We also organize chess tournaments and pizza nights for members. You don't have to be proficient in chess to join. We have members of all skill levels, so you'll definitely find somebody that plays just like you! Held on Friday afternoons, our drop-ins wefcome anyone and everyone. So come by and check us out! Our friendly executives will gladly answer any questions you may have. Chinese Art Student Socity (CASS) president@cass.ubc.ca www.cass.ubc.ca The Chinese Art Student Society is a non-profit organization that aims to educate students, of Chinese origin or not, about Chinese art and culture through various workshops and social gatherings. Since 1995, we have promoted Chinese art, literature and history through organizing events such as the Chinese Knotting Workshop, Chinese Calligraphy Workshop, Chinese Stone Engraving and the Knowledge Contest. Besides promoting Chinese culture, we host annual sports events such as the Ski Trip, basketball and badminton tournaments. To signify our dedication to the community, we produce our own annual fundraising drama and participate in Walk with the Dragon and 30-Hour Famine. For more information, please visit www.cass.ubc.ca. Chinese Catholic Society colettechiu@yahoo.ca www.catholic-church.org/catso The Chinese Catholic Society of UBC is a club for students who wish to make Catholicism a part of their student life. Established in 1997, we strive to act as a bridge between Chinese Catholic students and the One Above. We organize various activities including monthly gatherings, bible sharings, Christmas caroling, volunteering opportunities such as assisting soup kitchens and other social activities. All students are invited to join and take part in our events. Note that our main means of communication is by Cantonese and English. Chinese Chess Club chinesechessdub@club.ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/chinesechessclub Chinese Chess is a type of chess game currently played by millions of people in Asia. Founded in 1993, the Chinese Chess Club has been providing UBC students an enjoyable environment to play Chinese Giess, socialize, or even study after school. Throughout the school year, we have open room every week. Our annual tournament (in March) is a one-day event in which registered students play against each other and expert players invited from the Vancouver Chinese Chess Association. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the top players. Chinese Christian Fellowship (CCF) dkl027_@hotmail.com ubcccf. blogspot.com CCF is currently the only Chinese speaking Christian fellowship at UBC. During our weekly gathering, we usually learn the Word of God together as well as sing praise to Him. There are other gatherings such as Bible study, dinner gathering, prayer meeting, and praise & worship to develop close friendship between our members and our relationship with God. We welcome all to join us. Chinese Christian Outreach (CCO) chinesechristianoutreach@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/cco Our name may say Chinese, but all are welcome! We are a group of Christians who meet throughout the week to worship God together, grow together, and have fun. Outside of our main Thursday meetings, we also come together during the week ir smaller groups to delve into the deeper more serious issues of life. CCO is here to help you connect with Christians on campus, grow spiritually during the hectic school year, and create a community centered around our Lord Jesus Christ. Chinese Collegiate Society (CCS) admin@ubc-ccs.com www.ubcccs.com/07 The Chinese Collegiate Society aims to provide a well- balanced university life for our members, and to contribute generously to our community. Over the years, our devoted execs have hosted a wide range of social and cultural events that keep us amongst the top tier of a wide range of UBC student clubs. CCS Dances, Ski Trips, Workshops and our Annual Songs of the Heart Charity Fundraising Show are just a few of the great events we have provided in the past. We are committed to having FUN and keeping the stresses down! Chinese Student and Scholars Association (UBC CSSA) pres ident@u bccssa. ca www.ubccssa.ca The UBC Chinese Students and Scholars Association is a non-political, non-profit independent organization composed mainly of Chinese students and scholars studying and working at UBC. It is dedicated to the goals of providing assistance and service, safeguarding the rights and promoting social, intellectuafand cultural activities for Chinese students and scholars at to the University of British Columbia. All people are warmly welcomed to join no matter whether from China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan or anywhere else in the world. Chinese Students' Association (CSA) csa@csaubc.com www.csaubc.com Chinese Students' Association, established in 1956, is one of the oldest Chinese student clubs at UBC. CSA works towards promoting multiculturalism through building a better relationship between Chinese and Canadian communities of British Lolumbia. To achieve this, CSA has organized numerous sports, social, and cultural events including ski trips, dances, dramas, and senior home visits. MASSAGE THERAPY INSIDE THE UBC AQUATIC CENTRE Phone for an appointment 604-822-0860 By Registered Massage Therapists Chinese Varsity Club (CVQ cvc@ubccvc.com www.ubccvc.com CVC has been enriching the University experience of UBC students since 1930. As one of the oldest clubs, CVC provides members with opportunities to make new friends, learn about cultures, and contribute to society. We are currently one of the largest clubs on campus with a membership of over 1000 students. We are known for our dances, ski trips, and talent shows, just to name a few of our acitivities. Our mission is to encourage interactions in the midst of our intellectual pursuits and strive to offer more than education, and that is - experience - the best education of all. Chiropractic Club ubcchiro@gmail.com www.ubccniro.com UBCs first Chiropractic Club! Serves to educate and inform the UBC community about Chiropractic health care and provide resources to prospective students. The club allows members to explore the profession through seminars, discussion of current research, volunteerism, and mentoring with local chiropractors. The UBC Chiropractic Club is committed to promoting health and wellness on campus. Choy-Lee Fat Kung Fu Club (CLF) CLFl\ungFu@club.ams.ubc.ca The Choy-Lee Fat Kung Fu Club specializes in two styles of martial arts: Choy-Lee Fat and Chen's Style Tai Chi, with both techniques providing a thorough workout. Choy-Lee Fat is derived from Shao Lin martial arts and includes leg and hand techniques along with traditional kung fu weapons forms. Chen's Style Tai Chi is the oldest form of Tai Chi, and consists of hand techniques and weapons forms. For those wanting to challenge themselves both physically and mentally, the CLF Kung Fu Qub is the place to do it. Christian Students at UBC brandonewong@shaw.ca www.christianstudentsatubc.org We are believers in Christ from various backgrounds who love the Lord Jesus Christ, and endeavour to give Him the first place in all things. Through daily prayer, Bible reading, and Christian fellowship, we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour. We hold the faith common to all believers, warmly receiving all believers in Christ. We seek to maintain the oneness of the Spirit by keeping our focus on Christ. We hold weekly Bible studies on campus amd cover many aspects of the biblical truths. Circle K (Kiwanis) Volunteers ubcck@yahoo.ca www.geocities.com/ubcck Do you want to volunteer and make a difference in your community? Do you want to meet new people, attend fun social events, and provide service to different organizations and charities? If so, Circle K is the club for you! Circle K is affliliated with Kiwanis and is a branch of Circkle K International. Our goal is to make a difference on campus, in the local community, and worldwide. We host annual charity events and volunteer monthly. Come by our office SUB 111D! Civil Engineering Club civilpresident@uDcengineers.ca www.civil.ubc.ca/civlclub/index2.php?language=english Civil Engineering Club organizes events such as parties, BBQ's, extra-curricular sport teams, and academic meetings with the faculty. As a means for communicating with students, the Civil Club holds weekly meetings, produces weekly newsletters "the Civil Underground , and compiles a yearly Civil Engineering student directory, the l-Beam. Located on the second floor of CEME, our club room the Loft provides a convenient and active social hub for all Civil students. Classical, Near Eastern, and Religious Studies S.A (CNERSA) cners_sa@hotmail.com ubc-cners-sa.blogspot.com CNERS SA aims to create and represent a community interested in the influence of the ancient world on modern society. In previous years we have hosted a variety of events including themed poetry readings, film festivals, social nights, beer garden, a museum excursion to Victoria, meet the prof pub nights and guest lectures! Join: buy a membership —$10 for AMS members (all students) — $15 for Associate memberships (faculty and non-students)! Coalition Against War on People of Iraq and Intern cawop i_ubc@yahoo.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/cawopi We are students who educate, organize and mobilize to demand US/UK Out of Iraq! Canada Out of Afghanistan! And Self-Determination for all Oppressed Nations! We organize educational events to discuss war and occupation including films, forums, concerts and art shows. At the beginning of September and January, CAWOPI co- organizes the bi-annual Student Week Against War and occupation (September 10th-! 4th, 2007) in collaboration with Mobilization Against War and Occupation (MAWO). We also participate in the Student Week in Solidarity with Palestine. Check the website for meeting times and events, or www.mawovancouver.org for Vancouver-wide actions. Cognitive Systems Society ubccogs@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/cogsys The Cognitive Systems Society is a social and academic club dedicated to creating opportunities for students interested in cognitive systems. The society facilitates students interacting with their university, fellow students, and the industry. This year we are looking forward to BBQs, Quiz Night, study sessions, lab tours, sports events and more. If you would like to get involved or find out more, email us at ubccogs@gmail.com. Feel free to join us at our weekly meetings throughout the year. Coin & Stamp Club coinstampclub@hotmail.com www.geocities.com/coinstamp Philatelists and numismatists unite! Whether you're just interested in finding out about our hobby, a oeginner collector, or you have already amassed a collection that can't possibly fit into your minuscule dorm room, come join us! Our club promotes coin and stamp collecting by holding social events (shop and swaps, dinners, fielatrips and more) and organizing lectures so that members may learn more about coins and stamps. Come Together For Vision (iCare) ubc.icare@gmail.com www.cnib.ca UBC iCARE is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving eye health and diminishing preventable blindness in global communities. Most of our efforts are towards underserved communities both internationally and locally. These efforts are geared towards creating sustainable solutions not only Inrough the mobilization of volunteers and vital screenings but also through eye education delivered to the public on issues of eye health and eye related illnesses. ams student society Commonwealth Club millboy_@hotmail.com www.commonwealth.ee In its 27th year, the UBC Commonwealth Club represents the university's Commonwealth Scholars and encourages awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the Commonwealth of Nations. The club organizes the annual UBC Commonwealth Conference (held in February during Reading Break) for BC high school students. The conference, which is held on campus, provides an opportunity for students of all ages to interact and learn about the values of global citizenship. In addition, the club hosts a year-long speaker series and connects members to diplomatic and political circles. Computer Science Students' Society (CSSS) csss@thecube.ca The Computer Science Student society is the club for Computer Science majors here at UBC. We are here to provide CS students a wide range of career and social activities. For this school year we will host spectacular gaming nights and other fun exciting events. So come out with your friends and have some fun. Find us in the Computer Science building near Reboot Cafe and if you're ever thirsty, we always have cheap pop drinks! Consulting Club consultingclub@gmail.com www.cus.sauder.ubc.ca/clubs/consulting The Consulting Club is provides you the opportunities to know about the consulting profession and make discoveries for yourselves. We want you to experience how consulting is relevant to you regardless of your path right now. We've worked hard to bring you new sessions in emerging topics, such as "risk management" or "customer service innovation." Whether it is world-famous consultants or local entrepreneurs, we want to inspire you through their creativity, problem-solving skills, their drive to overcome challenges, and their love of what they do. Cycling Club rocket_2@hotmail.com The Cycling Club welcomes you to join an avid group of bike enthusiasts of all abilities in activities, such as: downhill, cross country, road, trials, bmx, dirtjumping and cyclecross. We're a social group, so come out for a good time at mechanic sessions, bowling, and sushi nights. $10 Membership includes access to forum, our annual BBQs and Whistler trip. It's your world, ride it - GT. Dance Club info@ubcdanceclub.com www.ubcdanceclub.com Welcome to the spectacular world of ballroom dancing at the UBC Dance Club! We provide a full year of lessons (16 weeks) in which you will learn International Style Standard and Latin American ballroom dancing. Jive, Cha Cha, Rumba, Waltz, Tango and Quickstep as well as many other dances will be taught by some of BCs most accomplished professional instructors. Join us today and expect nothing less than fantastic high-spirited events, splendid soirees, and a spectacular annual UBC Gala Ball. Dance Horizons dance_horizons@hotmail.com www.ubcdancehorizons.com Dance Horizons offers students a chance to learn from professional dance instructors at affordable prices! Come try our ballet, jazz, contemporary ballet and jazz, hiphip, cardio hiphop and tap drop in classes. Dance Team ubcdanceteam@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/danceteam The UBC Dance Team is an AMS club with membership open to all UBC students. Within the club is a performance ! team, chosen by audition. We represent UBC at many different events, on and off campus. The Dance Team is a great way to live your passion for dance during your time at ! UBC. On Wednesdays and Sundays, we host a jazz class (including warm up, stretch, strength and across the floor) followed by choreography in hip hop and jazz styles. Debating Society ubc.debate@gmail.com The UBC Debating Society has been around, in one form or another, for over a century. We meet twice a week to learn and practice both Canadian and British Parliamentary style debate. We debate in both English and French. Our members go to numerous tournaments at UBC, throughout Canada, and around the world. In addition to this, the society attempts to promote debate throughout Vancouver with the Debate 101 program, high school outreach, and our journal, The Devil's Advocate. Dragon Seed Connection (DSC) norman.mang@gmail.com www.ubcdsc.com DSC is a student club established in 1991 and has become one of the largest clubs at UBC. DSC organizes many events within the student community and also outside of UBC. Charity fundraisers, cultural workshops, sports events, and drama productions are just a few events that are available to members. DSC provides a great opportunity to meet new people, to be involved in more than just academics and also to really have the full UBC experience. Economics Student Association econesa@interchange.ubc.ca www.ubcecon.com Interested in Economics? Join the official student body for Economics! Some of our academic events are Career Night, Grad School Info Session, and Lecture Series. Social events include Beer Gardens, Movie Nights, Community Services, the Graduation Party, and sport activities varying from Intramural teams and Whistler Ski Trip, to Storm the Wall. Our brand new office is located in the Economics Department. Executive positions are open and elections will be held in late September. We will have a BBQ in mid September. Don't miss it! Come visit us in Buchanan Tower 1097C Electrical & Computer Engineering Student Society (ECESS) eeclub@ece. ubc.ca www.ece.ubc.ca/~eeclub ECESS is a student organization for all undergraduate Electrical & Computer Engineering students at UBC. With over 800 undergraduate students in the department, ECESS is the largest of all engineering departmental clubs. Through the hard work of our council and student volunteers, our goal is to provide ECE students with a better environment to learn and gain life long skills. We encourage all our student members to get involved. Engineering Physics Society amschaap@physics.ubc.ca www.phas.ubc.ca/~fizz Our club represents students within the Engineering Physics undergraduate program. Our club works with UBC Physics and Astronomy as well as Applied Science to improve jour program and keep it relevant for the students who are ^studying within. In addition to representing our student body, we also organize and run events ranging from industrial jliaisons to general social events. Environmental Design Society Tends.society@gmail.com jwww.endssociety.com The Environmental Design Society consists of the student ^representatives for the Environmental Design program. This Jprogram is a multidisciplinary undergraduate program within the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. The .society organizes social, cultural and educational events for JJthe students. We mediate concerns between students and administration. ■Equestrian Club uDceauestrian@gmail.com The UBC Equestrian Club was constituted to provide Sthe opportunity for riders of all levels to participate in intercollegiate competitions against other unversities in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) system. We jalso have social events for riders and horse enthusiasts to -meet one another and learn, forming a community of "horse people" at UBC. Whatever your level of expertise, we ^encourage you to contact us and find out more. Facilitating Active Community Empowerment UBC ^www.onerace.org _Our club goals are to raise awareness among UBC students on the issues of sustainable development, empowerment ..of the disenfranchised, sex trafficking and landmines, Jto provide UBC students with real, practical venues for sustainable humanitarian aid action through partnerships .with international NGOs, to organize local fundraising (campaigns. Family Studies Student Association (FSSA) jfmst_students@hotmail.com 3The Family Studies Students Association mandate is to further expand, promote, and develop the significance of Family ^Studies to UBC. We hold social events and educational 'sessions to help students with their career and educational goals and to build relationships with each other. The FSSA jhas held events such as grad school and job hunting Jseminars, study groups, dinner parties, and selling Family Studies clothing. Come join us! You can find us in Jack Bell 1 Lounge Room 102. See you there! Fencing Club , fencingubc@gmail.com J www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/fencing If you love the sound of clashing steel, fencing is the sport to try. The UBC Fencing Club welcomes new and experienced j members. Membership includes lessons taught by a certified CFF coach, use of club equipment and the lowest fees anywhere in BC. We organize several tournaments including la beginner's tournament, Intercollegiate Tournament and the Stephen Lazar Memorial Tournament. We also organize many social outings throughout the year. If you have never I fenced before or nave been doing it for a while, come drop ' by and learn more about this exciting sport. I Rim Society (FilmSoc) ubcfilmsoc.cnair@gmail.com 1 www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/filmsoc I Interested in film? Then FilmSoc is the club for you! We do everything and anything related to film. We run Norm I Theatre in the SUB, produce short films, organize special I events like advanced free screenings, movie-themed beer gardens, an Oscar party, and so much more. Members pay only $2 for regular screenings. Theatre volunteers get perks like half-priced concession, free admissions to all our movies, and membership fee reimbursement. Come join one of the most fun and diverse groups on campus! Finance Club dennisyue@gmail.com www.ubcfinance.com The UBC finance club acts as an essential link between the academic world and the financial industry. Students will be introduced to the intricate and often elusive world of finance through company presentations, information sessions, socials, and networking events such as our annual wine & cheese. Fitness UBC fitnessubc@hotmail.com www.f itnessu bed u b. com The Fitness UBC Club welcomes everyone and aims to network students with similar interests while providing motivation and inspiration for those in pursuit of health, active living, and fitness goals. Fitness UBC offers intramurals teams, social events, activity interest groups, involvement opportunities in the health and wellness industry, and charity fundraiser athletic events. In previous years we offered free member-exclusive seminars and classes on topics such as Active Lifestyle Coaching, running programs, nutrition and healthy habits, and beginner and advanced weight training. Food Society foodsociety@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/foodsociety Bon Appetit! In this club, you can discover food's connection to Culture, Health, and Community. Each month has its own theme (October: Greek Month, November: Ethiopian, January: Italian, February: Thai, March: Iron Chef Month), from which we will organize restaurant outings, hold cooking workshops, and send out newsletters that not only profile our activities for the upcoming month, but also provide cooking tips, articles on the culture & history or the food, nutritional profiles of the meals, and even one or two recipes from previous events! Formation DanceSport formation_dancesport@yahoo.com groups.yahoo.com/group/formation_dancesport DanceSport UBC focuses on improving techniques of Latin Ballroom dancers, making their dancing more sexy, fun, and exciting. We provide group technique classes run by professional and accomplished Latin dance instructors. We also host a Formation Latin Dance Team, made up of a group of Latin dancers of all levels dancing choreographed routines, who participate in local and international competitions. We focus on bringing the popular sport of Latin Ballroom to UBC and beyond Come check us out! Friends of the Spartacus Youth Club of the AMS (SYQ trotskyist vancouver@shawcable.com www.icl-fi.org The Friends or the Spartacus Youth Club encourages free exchange of Marxist ideas on campus. The Spartacus Youth Club intervenes in social struggles with the revolutionary program of Trotskyism. The SYC fights to win students to the side of the working class, which has the social power and interest to carry out a socialist revolution. ams student sc Friends of the UBC Farm (FoF) friendsoftheubcfarm@gmail.com Are you interested in getting involved with a group of people to promote the UBC Farm and organize outreach events? The Friends of the Farm is available to both students (as an AMS group) and the wider community. Email us for more information, or to sign up. Friends of Wetlands friendsofwetlands@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/fob Friends of Wetlands combines education, volunteering, and socializing with anything related to wetlands and conservation. Volunteer opportunities include regular work parties at Camosun Bog, Jericho Beach, and participation in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. We go on several camping trips each year to places like Pitt Lake, Garibaldi Park, and Green Drop Lake. We also organize educational trips to Burns Bog and the Delta Bird Sanctuary. Anyone is welcome to join - contact us by email at fow@dub.ams.ubc.ca. Fun Run UBC Running Club funrunubc@hotmail.com www.geocities.com/funrunubc/funrunubc.html Fun Run UBC was created to provide UBC students with an environment that allows them to socialize, to decrease the stresses of university life, and to keep fit! It is a noncompetitive community of people sharing a common interest in running. We hold weekly running sessions, and invite you to come to as many or as few as you like. We also participate in community runs as a team. Gado-Gado Indonesian Student Association (GISAU) andry.tanusdjaja@gmail.com www.gisau.org Bali? Batik? Angklung? Want to learn more about them? Oij main goal is to promote Indonesian culture through various cultural, sport, and social events. Our largest annual cultural; event, Snapshot of Indonesia, will allow you to experience Indonesian traditions, foods, and art. Moreover, we also organize various sporting events, board games night, film events, and social dinners to foster friendship amongst our members. We strive to collaborate with other international clubs to promote cultural diversity and global citizenship. Geography Students' Association (GSA) ubcgsa@hotmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/gsa We're one of the most active students associations on campus. Despite our reputation as the beer student association, we offer much more than that. We have a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities throughout the year thanks to the hardworking execs and non-exec enthusiasts. S what are you waiting for? German Club ubc_german_club@hotmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/german The UBC German Club is a student organization aimed at bringing together members of the campus community whose first language is German, who are learning German at university, or who simply have a general interest in German language and culture. Activities include conversation groups, movie nights, outings to German restaurants, and the occasional beer garden. This club also connects its members with the German community in the Lower Mainland, alerting them to relevant events that are happening off-campus. JThe Gilbert and Sullivan Society of UBC ^gs_ubc@yahoo.ca www.gsubc.com jWe're looking for enthusiastic people, with or without Jexperience, who want to perform (sing, act, dance), or who enjoy theatre production (front of house, ushering, costumes, -props, set, etc.). We put on one Gilbert and Sullivan joperetta each year and two musical revues. Our goal: to provide amateur musical and theatrical opportunities for the --jUBC community through performances of Gilbert & Sullivan ^productions and to provide inexpensive entertainment for everyone. ^Global Outreach Students' Association (GOSA) gosahealthconference@hotmail.com www.health-disciplines.ubc.ca/GOSA/GOSA_about.htm SThe Global Outreach Students' Association is an interdisciplinary group that provides students with opportunities to learn about health and development issues. JGOSA primarily focuses on raising awareness about ^the complex issues surrounding health in less developed countries. We provide students the opportunity to gain g practical experience working within disadvantaged "communities locally and internationally. We aim to generate student involvement and stimulate awareness about the nature -jof international development and global health, expanding "the network of individuals active in nurturing sustainable development. ■j Go Club ubcgoclub@gmail.com -.ubcgoclub.pDwiki.com J Go is called Weiqi in Chinese and Baduk in Korean. It is an ancient Chinese strategic board game invented 4000 years ago. Despite having very simple rules, it is arguably ■the most complex and strategically deep game ever played. "'At UBC Go Club, we seek to promote Go, teach beginners how to play, as well as provide a friendly environment for g Intermediate and Advanced players. Golf Club D andrewlee86@gmail.com 3 www.ubcgolfcluD.com Golf is one of the fastest growing sports and one of the d biggest sports clubs at UBC If you've never golfed before, " don t have the equipment or don't think you can afford it then you'll fit right in with the rest of our members and discover t how fun and affordable we make the game. Free coaching "and eguipment rentals, 2-for-l driving range discounts, cheap green fees and other exclusive discounts are just some of the t things our members enjoy. So come join us for some ball J whacking fun! Green Party of UBC l campusgreenpartyubc@gmail.com The Green Party UBC strives to promote environmental awareness, governmental accountability, and sustainable i economic prosperity. We support a decrease in resource consumption, stress the importance of future human needs, and emphasize quality of life rather than quantity of i consumption. We work to uphold our mandate through the * screening of documentaries related to Green issues and guest speeches with Elizabeth May, leader of the Federal Green ] Party, and Adriane Carr, leader of the BC Green Party. Guitar Club j ubcguitardub@hotmail.com I www.ubcguitarclub.com UBC Guitar Club offers lessons for beginner to intermediate . students at very low fees. We also hold weekly jam sessions I and frequent concert/gigs around campus, which always appeal to both new and experienced players. For more info, please visit our website! Heart Club ubcheartclub@gmail.com The UBC Heart Club offers its members the opportunity to actively make a difference in the lives of people in the community through the spirit of volunteerism. We have strong ties with the Heart & Stroke Foundation and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, as well as involvement in recent programs that focus on promoting overall healthy living among Vancouver youth. If you want to further your personal development and are passionate about helping others, come by SUB 241 F ana we welcome you at the UBC Heart Club! HipHopClub hiphopdub@dub.ams.ubc.ca www.ubchiphop.com HipHop club is for anyone that is interested in or is currently involved with the various art forms that fall under the umbrella term "HipHop". We are a social club that's dedicated to changing the negative connotations associated with mainstream HipHop through our events, newsletters, dance classes and in-school programs. We aim to intellectualize a culture that's often grossly misrepresented by helping existing artists network and simultaneously using them as a resource to run our popping, bboy ana DJ classes. Human Resource Management Club hrm_club@hotmail.com www.cus.sauder.ubc.ca/clubs/hrm We are a group of dedicated student volunteers who try to enrich the lives of the members of the department of Resource Management and Environmental Studies. We organize social events, professional development seminars, work on improving our building and work environment, and act as a mediator between departmental staff and faculty and the students. Humanitarian Society humanitarian@dub.ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/humanitarian The UBC Humanitarian Society provides students with a great chance to give back to their community. The club's objective is to get out into the community ana aid those who are less fortunate. Major projects of the club include hosting soup kitchens in the Downtown Eastside, food and toy drives, and sponsoring families at Christmas. The Humanitarian Society also works in coordination with other local charitable organizations to facilitate student involvement. If you want to do something positive with your time, this club's for you! Imaging Concepts pak.stephanie@gmail.com www.icon-ubc.ca We are a non-profit student run club dedicated to helping the community as well as having fun through club- organized events. Our goal is to work together and assist our community by visiting senior homes and hospitals, attending various charity events, and organizing our own fundraisers for local charities. So, if you want to give back to the community, this club is for you! Improv Theatre Society ubc_improv@hotmail.com www.ubcimprov.com You are in a room. Inside the room is a single blue pancake, resting on a marble pedestal. You fling the pancake out the window, where it is scooped up by a baby condor. Suddenly, the condor bursts into flames, showering you with pancakey ashes. If this sounds familiar, or if you have ever been called "special", UBC Improv is for you. Look forward to special events like First Week shows, aftershow parties and the annual Improv Tournament with special guests. No experience necessary. Indigenous Students To cultivate, support, enhance, and share Indigenous culture and knowledge at UBC. To promote a positive awareness of North American Indigenous people at UBC and to promote and increase the participation of Native students in UBC campus life. Integrated Engineering Club igenprez@gmail.com cTub.igen.ubc.ca The UBC Integrated Engineering Club represents Integrated Engineers. We hold many social events which include: BBQs, Movie and Poker Nights, our yearly "Rock your Socks off, Dance your Pants ofr party, and more. We are moving into a new club space in September which is located in McMillan 76. Please find us in McMillan 76. Integrated Sciences Association helen_ko@interchange. ubc.ca www.science.ubc.ca/~isp The Integrated Sciences Student Association (ISSA) was founded in an effort to create a sense of community for students in the Integrated Sciences Program. Students in ISP come from varying disciplines ofscience and consequently share a diverse range of interests. We hope that ISbA will bring students together through their interests as well as their vision for education at UBC. We organize workshops, peer counseling, socials and our annual life skills conference in the hope of creating a community among the students. Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship ubc_ivcf@yahoo.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/Clubs/IVCF I - nviting all to meet God on campus N - avigating university life in a Christian community T - ransforming into committed followers of Jesus E - xploring the Bible in small groups R - eaching out to serve the community V - aluing worship through the Holy Spirit A - men! To lots of prayer R - etreating for weekends of laughter and learning S - sharing our faith with others I - nhaling brownies, ice cream and other delicacies together T - esting our Bohnanza prowess Y - earning for more information? Phone or email us! International Relations Students' Association (IRSA) president_ubcisa@yahoo.ca www.irsa.ca The International Relations Students Association was established in 1983 and has a mandate to provide students from a variety of disciplines with a forum for the discussion of international issues in a casual environment. New members are welcome from all faculties! In addition, a host of other activities such as diplomatic simulations, research and publication assistance, and opportunities to participate in conferences at other universities make IRSA the most active student group on campus and one of the most recognized throughout Canada. Join today! International Students Association president_ubcisa@yahoo.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/isa The International Students Association is an AMS club that 9 provides support for international students at UBC. The ISA advocates on issues of concern to international students, such as improved employment opportunities, increased financial assistance, tuition fees and education costs, and priority housing. The ISA has also been working closely withj other university bodies in order to ensure that the interests I of international students at UBC are protected and that the diversity of our student population is equally and fairly j represented. Investors Education Club ubciec@gmail.com www.ubcinvestors.com Our mission is to educate club members from all academic backgrounds at the University of British Columbia about personal investing principles so they can make intelligent investment decisions to ensure control over their financial futures. Ismaili Students' Association hafiz@shaw.ca www.ubcisa.com The Ismaili Students Association seeks to engage Ismaili Muslim students on campus in social and cultural events. The club is also dedicated to serving the UBC community ' through its various volunteer initiatives, namely the UBC Fooc Bank, which it helped establish in partnership with the UBC j Red Cross Club in 2004-05. For more information, please ! contact club president Hafiz Moledina! Israel Awareness Club (IAQ programdirector@vancouverhillel.ca www.vancouverhillel.ca The Israel Awareness Club is committed to providing a balanced and honest perspective on Israel, the Israel-Arab conflict, and the Middle East, in general, to the campus community. Members are unified in promoting Israel's right | to exist as a Jewish state - peacefully with its neighbours and within secure borders. The IAC promotes open discussion and dialogue as a means to educate the general public andj encourage critical thinking about issues in the Middle East. We promote peace, justice, democracy and understanding ii Israel, and honesty and tolerance on our campus. Italian Club ubc_italianclub@yahoo.com The UBC Italian Club is a social club for everyone interested in and enthusiastic about Italian culture and language. We get together, about once a month, for wine and cheese parties, bocce ball games, potluck dinners, Italian conversation groups, cards, soccer games on The Drive, movies, and other Italian events in Vancouver. We are alway open to suggestions from all members, too! Members do not have to speak Italian, be of Italian descent, or be Italian students!! Japan Association (UBGA) info@ubcja.net www.ubcja.net Konnichiwa! UBC Japan Association is a social club promoting Japanese culture. No requirements for joining the club; interest in Japanese culture is all you need. Along with our cultural events we also hold an annual ski trip and Karaoke contest. We also have social and sport events for opportunities to get to know other people who share the same interests. Exchange opportunities with three different Japanese universities are also available in the summer. So come join! Jewish Students' Association (Hillel) [programdirector@vancouverhillel.ca www.vancouverhillel.ca UBCs Jewish Students' Association is a dynamic club [that focuses on creating and hosting a myriad of social, recreational, charitable, educational, and religious events ider the general goal of being distinctively Jewish and liversally numan. Highlights include HUGE parties, (Shabbat dinners, and conferences as well as high-profile celebrity speakers and regular weekly programs like Tuesday "Hot Lunch", all of which are planned by a student (Board. Our House, located right next to Brock Hall, is a great place to take a break from school and kick back. Our ^couches, coffee maker, and comfortable atmosphere make ■Hillel an ideal place to catch up on homework, meet new people, or take a nap; either way, we would love to see you! iUBC Karate Club ubckaratedub@yahoo.ca www.shitoryu.net JWant to improve your coordination, speed, power, control, ^endurance, breathing, and strategy skills? How about your self-confidence? There is no better place to do it than UBC jKarate Club. You will be able to meet new friends, fight 3them, and then go drink with them, all in the same night. You may even discover parts of yourself that you never knew -jexisted. So come to UBC Karate Club and have a vigorous "workout, learn beautiful martial art skills, and make friends. .Kendo Club 3ubckendo@hotmail.com www. ubckendo.com UBCs Kendo Club has been active for over 25 years and (promotes Kendo among students, faculty, and the general public. We are affliatea with BC Kendo Federation and maintain an active role in the organization. We are fortunate ito be led by David Harding, with the aid of fellow instructors Masa Kagami and Bob Takagaki. Our moto is "When attacking, don't be careless." - The Way of the Spear. 'Kids Help Phone UBC ubckidshelpphone@yahoo.ca jjThe Kids Help Phone club is dedicated to raising awareness 3 and funds for the Kids Help Phone, Canada's only toll- free, 24 hour, bilingual and anonymous phone and web j counselling service for children and youth. We work closely 'with the Kids Help Phone office in coordinating fundraisers and presentations. If you would like to volunteer for a -worthwhile cause and contribute to the community, then J this club is for you. It's also a great way to meet people and develop leadership and public speaking skills. What are you waiting for? Korean Campus Mission (KCM) kcm_ubc@hotmail.com jKCM is a community that shares laughter, support, encouragement, AND mind-provoking topics and thoughts together - with God in center. If you are a Christian who J wants to be challenged to make a difference, come with us! ^ KCM is a shelter where you can come to be encouraged, equipped, and prepared to live as a Christian on campus. J Our activities include weekly services with guest speakers 'for growth and fellowship, Bible studies, retreats, dawn prayer/QT meeting, and special outreach programs such 1 as volunteering at a homeless center and the KOSTA I conferences. Korean Intercollegiate Student Society (KISS) whiterockl O@hotmail.com www.ubc-kiss.org KISS is the largest Korean student club at UBC. Annual activities include student orientation, membership training, dance parties, a ski trip and a formal dance with SFU and Emily Carr. There are also volunteering opportunities such as the New Year's feast for elders, UBC admission orientation for high school students and Korean Heritage Day. We also organize and manage small groups such as a soccer team and radio broadcasting. KISS is a great way to meet Korean people at UBC! Kung Fu Association ubckungfu@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/kungfu Kung-Fu, being one of the oldest traditions in China, helps one attain greater physical fitness, mental capabilities, and self-defense techniques. The UBC King Fu Association not only teaches members the forms and applications of Kung Fu but also shares the culture in which this tradition is developed. We organize events and demonstrations, such as dim sum and Chinese New Year performances. Whether one seeks a workout or simply a good time, the UBC Kung Fu Association appeals to people from all walks of life. Latin Dance Passion drsofsalsa@yahoo.com www.geocities.com/drsofsalsa Learn to dance salsa, tango or flamenco and find the passion! Our instructors are some of the most highly- respected professionals in British Columbia, but only about$5 per class! We have many classes every week, many different levels too. To welcome all students at the beginning of the school year, we are hosting a salsa and tango intro at Ballroom hosted by Latin Dance Passions on September 13th, 2007. Latter-Day Saints Students' Association lincolnchan98@hotmail.com Le Club Francais club.francais.ubc@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/leclubfrancais Lifeline lifeline_president@yahoo.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/lifeline Lifeline is UBCs pro-life club. Its mandate is to affirm respect for all human beings from conception to natural death while we work to educate the public on issues such as abortion and euthanasia. Our activities include information tables and displays, hosting special events and guest speakers, and members also make themselves available to women in crisis pregnancy situations by offering them friendship, support and referral to the many helpfulorganizations in British Columbia. One of our main forms of education is the Genocide Awareness Project. Literature Etc. (UBCLE) ruf i hua ng@ubcle.com www.ubcle.com UBC Literature Etc. is a non-profit student organization focusing on music, photography, film, literature, and fine arts. It produces a semi-annual Chinese magazine, leMook. Some past events include collaboration with the Vancouver International Film Festival, portrait photography in a studio environment with our own set creation, music and dance workshops, including an introduction to jazz/stomp/ latino themes, and outdoor adventures at Bowen Island and Whytecliff Park. Our focus is to develop a stronger appreciation of the arts and bring this artistic flavour into everyday life. ams student society Marketing Student Association president@ubcma.com The UBC Marketing Association introduces the wonderful world of marketing to UBC students. Our goal is to bridge the gap between students and industry professionals by providing them with opportunities to gain knowledge, network, and have fun! Come out to our Speaker Series, our 'Go Inside' tours of marketing companies/departments, or join the Perfect Pitch Contest and devise a marketing campaign to be judged by some of Vancouver's top marketers. Most importantly, meet industry experts at our Gateways Networking Night (February 1st, 2008)! Mechanical Engineering Club batman.mech.ubc.ca/~dubmech Mechanical Engineering is also known as ClubMech. Our meetings are at 1 pm every Thursday in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CEME) building, Room 2207. Everyone is welcome ana encouraged to attend. Medical Informatics Association (MedFusion) med-fusion@interchange.ubc.ca medfusion.wordpress.com Interested in the future of medicine and health care? From patient medical records to telemedicine, e-health and personal digital assistants, the UBC Medical Informatics Association brings together all cutting-edge trends in medical informatics. The club provides opportunities for those interested in the future or medicine and health care to gain insight and valuable knowledge on the medical informatics field, both through our resources, and through the encouraged interactive participation of members in our activities. Vsit us at www.ubcmedfusion.com! Medians Sans Frontieres (MSFUBQ pamverma@interchange.ubc.ca www.msfubc.com MSFUBC is committed to raising awareness in the UBC community about MSF and global health crises. To this end we organize movie nights, interactive workshops, and * speaker events open to our member base and the student community at large. We also organize fundraisers such as j benefit concerts, 24 hour fasts, bakesales etc. Members have* many opportunities to volunteer and help coordinate such events. MSF UBC also facilitates recruitment of future MSF j field volunteers through targeted information sessions with ! UBCs medical, dental, ana graduate schools. Microbiology and Immunology Students' Association (MISA)! misa@dub.ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/MISA We are a diverse group of students dedicated to the advancement of microbiology, immunology, biotechnology and medicine. Academic benefits of MISA membership include discounts on exam packages and review sessions as | well as access to tutoring services, information seminars, and" an annual research night with department professors. Join ou intramural sports teams, come out to our beer gardens, BBQ<| and ski trips, or gain valuable leadership experience by joining our friendly exec team. We even have our very own line ofMicrobiology and Immunology clothing and products! j Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering Club mining.ubc.ca Mixed Club ubcmixedclub@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/mixed The UBC Mixed Club is an organization interested in mixed race identity and experiences. Its main goals are to increase AMS Communications and Design Services Providing UBC students and the AMS family with affordable communications & design. 6-E www.ams.ubc.ca awareness about mixed race and to support a community ZJopen to anyone interested in mixed race issues. The club's 'mandate furthers the mission statement of the AMS by attempting to improve the quality of the educational, social, ^and personal lives of students at UBC. The Mixed Club 3deals with topics such as media representation, racism, and interracial relationships, and it hosts fun social events —jthroughout the year. Motorcycling Club _. info@uDcmotorcycling. net 5 www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/motorcycling Do you ride? Have a passion for motorcycles? Bike or no, _, everyone is welcome! Come join us for group rides and ■events, workshops, advanced training courses, road trips, and of course, parties! Need new gear or want to learn to ■ ride? Get discounts at the various shop sponsors and riding Seourses. Share in a social network of new and experienced riders that has the adrenaline rushing in the riding season and keeps the heart pumping in the off season. ^Muslim Student Association msa-exe@yahoogroups.ca rjwww.msa-ubc.org — MSA volunteers strive to: - Disseminate Islamic knowledge among Muslims for the — purpose of strengthening their commitment to Islam as a 5 complete code of conduct; - Present Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims and promote — friendly relations and understanding between them. 3- Develop greater understanding and unity among the various language and cultural groups. _ - Conduct social, cultural, religious, and educational activities 3 on campus in the best tradition of Islam. - Cultivate brotherly and sisterly relations and foster unity among Muslims at UBC, neighborhood Muslim Student ■ Associations, and Muslim Student Associations throughout North America. g Navigators of UBC ™ curtiso@navigators.ca www.ams.uDC.ca/clubs/navigators jjj The Navigators are commiteato guiding students to know ™ God and to fully participate in being a community of Christians. We work hard to provide a good place for j investigation, discovery and engaging God and others in 3 life's journey. Think about navigating yourself to be involved in some of our club activities this year, whether it be a Bible 2 study, prayer group, crossCanada and over-seas trip, regular 5 discussion dinners, retreats, or sports. — New Democratic Party Club ■J samuel_heppell@hotmail.com www.ams. ubcca/dubs/ubcndp Members of the UBC NDP Club have their hearts in the ■ right place - a little to the left! But bad puns aren't all we have to offer: we host speakers ana forums, organize socials, attend marches ana rallies, participate in model 3 Parliaments, and work to elect progressive candidates to all 3 levels of government. Whether you are an NDP member or sympathizer, are sick of the other guys, or are just curious jjj about who we are and what we do, then come on out to one * of our meetings and get involved. J New Taiwanese Generation (NTG) ayumivivi_ai@hotmail.com www.ubcntg.com iNTG is a Taiwanese social club, a family that helps incoming students to meet new friends in this new environment. During the year, we provide lots of special events that will make your • life at UBC more interesting than just studying. Come on out I and be a part of our family. Newman Club newmanubc@yahoo.ca www.newmanubc.ca.tf The Newman Club is a community of Catholic students who gather for prayer, social events, service projects, discussion and fellowship. We meet weekly at St. Mark's College (on the comer of Wesbrook and lona Drive), and sponsor Eucharistic events and faith studies. Catholics, non- Catholics, students and non-students are welcome. Email us, check the website or stop by the St. Mark's Chapel for more information. Organ Donation Club kit_yieng@yahoo.com The UBC Organ Donation Club's purpose is to promote the awareness of organ donation, stress the importance of organ donation, ana encourage UBC students to become organ donors. We work in partnership with the BC Transplant Society and BC Kidney Foundation to educate UBC students and the community about organ donation. Origami/Paperfolding Club origamiubc@gmail.com www.origamiubc.com Essentially, we fold paper. Beginners to pro's are welcome. Come to a meeting and we'll teach you something new, drop by our office (SUB 64) and you'll be able to peruse origami books, some of which can only be found in Japan. Executives in the club are always happy to help you with a diagram or just come by if you wanf to social with people who enjoy the same hobby. Meeting times and places will be posted on the website but feel free to email us! Oxfam Club oxfamubc@yahoogroups.ca We are committee! to developing innovative ways to support Oxfam's important aid and relief work, and to raising awareness of global poverty. We act locally, helping to create UBCs Ethical Purchasing Policy Committee, which draws together representatives from the AMS, the administration, and Oxfam Canada, and is committed to the goal of a "No Sweat" campus. We also foster partnerships to host events such as fundraiser film nights, concerts, rallies, Uneven Playing Field soccer games, and workshops. Take this opportunity to act locally on global issues while building lifelong skills! Pakistan Students Association (PSA) pakistan@dub.ams. ubc.ca PSA is one of the largest South Asian students organizations in British Columbia. Our main aim is to spread awareness of Pakistani culture in the Lower Mainland area. In the last couple of years, PSA has experienced a lot of success at its events. Two of our biggest and most popular events are the Fall and Spring formals. For more information about Pakistan Students Association, contact us via email at pakistan@dub.ams. ubc.ca. Persian Club ubcpersianclub@gmail.com www.ubcpersianclub.com The UBC Persian Club was established in 1989 and has been active ever since. Our goal is to cherish the Persian culture in order to preserve our roots, as well as to introduce our heritage to our fellow Canadians. We would like to create an opportunity for our members to make new friends and to learn about leadership. Please come by our office at SUB 21H or visit our website to know more about us! ams student society ! «_~ *^"-'_„ 'JJl. __. 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Photographic Society * ubcphotosoc@hotmail.com Fully equipped professional darkroom; New digital J equipment; Nikon CoolScan 9000ED; 35mm/l20mm 3 professional film scanner; Calibrated Intel iMac with Photoshop CS2; Four strobe-flashes in our digital compatible j studio; State of the art, traditional Wet Lab (with free 3 chemicals for processing and enlarging); Matte cutting facilities; Save hundreds of dollars! learn how to take - professional qualify portraits and have full control 3 over your prints! Phrateres UBC (Theta Chapter) J hippie_chicl O@hotmail.com www.phrateres.com Phrateres is a women's social, sports and service club i designed to enrich the university experience for its members. Phrateres offers you the chance to take part in activities such as UBC REC sports, service events such as the Terry Fox Run 2 and Variety Club Telethon as well as numerous social events. ^ Phrateres is a great way to meet new people and has events going on weekly! So, please, come visit us in our office in - the basement or the SUB, Room 21G to learn more. Players Club j playersclububc@yahoo.ca ' www.theatre.ubc.ca/playersclub Founded in 1915, the Players Club is the first club ever to 2 be constituted at UBC! Then it was the sole outlet for theatre J on campus, but since the creation of the theatre department at UBC, the Players Club has adjusted its aim to providing .. opportunities for students from all faculties to create theatre J on their own terms. Whether you're new to theatre or it's an old love, you'll find opportunities to be an actor, director, „ writer, and designer, as well as producer, come play with us! Polish Student's Society pawel.korczyk@gmail.com I www.ams.uDC.ca/clubs/polish ' Do you like kielbasa? Do you enjoy hanging out and partying with Poles of all shapes and sizes? Do you have I an interest or fascination with Polish culture? Do you want I to meet some great new people in a very welcoming atmosphere? If you answered yes to any of those, the Polish I Students' Society is for you. We love to see anyone come to I our events. You don't have to speak Polish, you don't have to be Polish, your last name doesn't have to end with "ski." I Political Science Student's Association hafiz@interchange.ubc.ca ■ pssa.ubc@gmail.com The Political Science Students Association provides a link between the department of political science and its students. The club organizes a number of social activities as well [ as academic events where students have opportunities to engage with their peers, faculty members, and prominent guest speakers. This year, members of the club will be travelling to Newfoundland for the annual Canadian Political Science Students Association conference. Pottery Club ubcpottery@gmail.com weblogs.elearninq.ubc.ca/pottery At the Pottery Club, members get access to our studio whenever the SUB is open, free recycled clay, use of our equipment (including six electric wheels ana various hand building tools], glazes and underglazes, and a cubby to keep your stuff in. Our kiln loaders will even do your firings for you! Club members also have exclusive access to our free workshops, perfect for beginners looking to learn or intermediate members looking to improve their skills. Hope to see you in the studio! Pre-Dental Society ubcpredent@hotmail.com The Pre-Dental society offers immense insight and knowledge that one would need in order To better understand this profession. We hope to increase your awareness of dental schools, dental specialties, and your chances of getting accepted into dental school. We offer special lectures from guest speakers who will provide you with many angles into the profession, as well as advice. We have a library of resources that will help you succeed on the Dental Aptitude Test. We are the perfect place to network with fellow students interested and knowledgeable about Dentistry! Pre-Law Society ubcprelaw@gmail.com www. ubcprelaw.org Thinking about law school? The Pre-Law Society is an excellent way to get on track and network with students who share similar goals. Through our speaker events we connect students with people in the law profession who tell stories about their field. We also hold Mock LSAT practices throughout the year as well as a workshop in Personal Statement, and strategy sessions for the L5AT. We offer our members discounts on test-prep courses, a database on LSAT and food at our social events. No matter which faculty you are from, all are welcome! Pre-Medical Society pmspres@hotmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/premedical The UBC Pre-Medical Society's mission is to provide pre- medical students with quality information on application procedures and the field of medicine. We host weekly lunchtime lectures where medical specialists speak about their professional lives and personal experiences, and are available to answer members' questions. Our office (Wood G30) contains many resources tor members, ranging from files on Canadian, American, and international medical schools to preparatory materials for the MCAT. The club also offers members social events, including organized sports teams, movie nights, and ski trips. Pre-Optometry Club shannon_feng@hotmail.com www.geocities. com/preopt The UBC Pre-Optometry Club provides students with the most up-to-date information regarding the optometry profession, as well as optometry schools in North America. Our club events include presentations on various optometry schools, student financial seminars, and our annual wine and cheese party where you will have the opportunity to interact with local optometrists! We welcome any students ams student society 65 who are interested in becoming optometrists, and those who are exploring their career options. Come check us out during Clubs Days or any of our events! Our execs will gladly assist you! Pre-Pharmacy Club prepharmacy@dub.ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/prepharmacy The UBC Pre-Pharmacy club, started in 2002, was founded to help introduce prospective pharmacy students to the pharmacy program offered at UBC. We provide many things such as guest speakers, social events and functions. We also offer advice and tips on applying for Pharmacy and set up mock PCAT exams and Pharmacy school interviews. The club also functions as a social forum for pharmacy students to get to know each other. Psychology Students' Association (PSA) psa@psycn. ubc.ca www.psych.ubc.ca/~psa We are an exciting, multi-faceted club representing students interested in the field of psychology. The club functions as an information centre, a social and sporting organizer, and a place where cool people get to meet and hang out. We organize academic events such as conferences and info sessions; social events such as the graduation boat cruise, club night and wine and cheese with profs; sporting events such as dodgeball and longboat; and we also sell psychology merchandise. PSA is a wonderful club to be a part of, so join! Real Estate Club goranarevski@ubcrealestateclub.com www.ubcrealestateclub.com The UBC Real Estate Club is here to get you hired by bringing you closer to the world of real estate investment, development, brokerage, finance, and valuation. We are not real estate agents, but with sectors such as Development, Brokerage, Appraisal and Leasing, we help bring you closer to the industry that helped hire a number of an 3rd and 4th years enrolled in this challenging but fun option. Networking is our goal and getting you hired is our mission! Reality Club presiaent@ubcrc.com www.ubcrc.com Don't be fooled by our name. The UBC Reality club is run by a group of passionate Taiwanese students who wish to promote Taiwanese culture with our unique, fun, and interesting events. Throughout the school year, we held seminars, movie nights, a ski trip, a basketball tournament, and an all-you-can-eat Night Market. Since the establishment in 1996, we have constantly tried to improve and reinvent ourselves. And as always, we welcome anyone who wants to be a part of our close-knit, family-like team. Red Cross International gchami@interchange.ubc.ca www.ubcredcross.com We serve as the liaison between UBC students and the Canadian Red Cross Lower Mainland Office. Our objectives are to bring awareness to our campus of local and global issues and to raise money for international appeals through innovative and diverse means. In the past few years, we've raised much awareness and thousands of dollars for our appeals, such as the Sudan Crisis, the Southeast Asia Earthquake and Tsunami and the Africa Sahel Food Crisis with activities such as discussion/ speakers series, the Polar Bear Dip and the 30-hour fast. Reiki Club UBC reikidububc3197@yahoo.ca www.geocities.com/reikiclububc UBC Reiki Club is internationally known for our approach of' giving out Reiki attunements to anyone, with the belief that all should be given the right to learn how to heal and pass on « Reiki attunements to raise the spiritual vibration of the planet,' via raising the consciousness of the masses. This year, over 16,700 people were given Reiki attunements, and we hope you too will give Reiki a try. Classes are free every Tuesday and Thursday in Room 215 from 6:30-1 Opm. Other class times are offered for free. Resource Management and Environmental Studies (RMES) tom_berkhout@ya hoo.ca. The RMES Student Society is a group of dedicated student I volunteers who try to enrich the lives of the members of the department of Resource Management and Environmental j Studies. We organize social events, professional developmenj seminars, work on improving our building and work environment, and act as a mediator between departmental , staff and faculty and the students. Right to Play (RTP) at UBC mlavoie@interchange. ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/rtp Right to Play is a humanitarian organization using sport and play programs to encourage the healthy physical, social and j emotional development of the world's most disadvantaged ' children. Through our sport and play programs we believe we can empower children and communities to look after themselves and each other. In everything we do, we emphasize the best values of sport and strive to inspire respect, compassion, courage, optimism, integrity and joy. i RTP @ UBC is run by a team of committed university students I who advocate sport for development. Rotaract Club rle@interchange.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/rotaract Soup kitchens, local and international community volunteering, exchange programs, professional development," networking. Sounds like something you want to be a part of?_ With 173,000 members worldwide, Roteract Clubs are a junior affiliation of Rotary International. Since being charterer in 2002, our club has been involved in projects ranging from putting together a night of Halloween fun for underprivileged] children at Kiwassa House to delivering relief supplies to Hait- Meetings are held bi-weekly upstairs in the SUB at 5pm. Rovers of UBC - Scouts Canada spenson@phas.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/rovers The UBC Rovers are part of Scouts Canada. We provide opportunities for youths, aged 18 to 26, to explore the outdoors, expand their horizons, and provide services to . the community. The Crew regularly participates in hiking, camping, water sports, and others. We also have social events, such as bowling, movie nights, and pot lucks. We are involved in community building by providing first aid at j events, running activities for children and assisting at camps. Sailing Club ia w7o@hotma il.com www.ubcsailing.org The UBC Sailing Club offers free unlimited access to more j than 20 sailboats, 6 catamarans, 4 trainer kites, 20 windsurfers and 8 kayaks. The club is based out of the Jerich Sailing Centre (1.5 km from campus, near Spanish Banks), i Our members have access to the most affordable sailing, windsurfing and kayaking lesson program in Vancouver. We: teach beginner to expert level courses for sailing, windsurfincj and kayaking. 11 Salsa Club i! ubc_salsa@shaw.ca wwwprovocante.ca ..UBC Salsa Club provides affordable lessons to students [J and the community. If you ever wanted to learn popular street dances of salsa or mambo, in addition to merengue, ...bachatta, and zouk, come by for a free introductory |j lesson. Our instructors are world renowned. Our parties are legendary, and our instruction is impeccable and very entertaining. We have VIP admission to salsa venues in Btown, and are well respected in the community. Classes are easy, progressive, and set up just for you! ■ Scandinavian & Nordic Cultural Association snca.ubc@gmail.com snca.wordpress.com J Our members are students, alumni, teachers and staff who 3 come from a variety of backgrounds but we have one thing in common: A love of Scandinavia. We get together ■jancThave fun, the Nordic way. Some of us have Nordic 3 heritages, while others got hooked on Scandinavia by visiting or studying the languages and culture. It doesn't - matter who you are or where you come from, what matters is 3 that you're jazzed about Scandinavia! - Science Fiction Society _ ubc.sfs@gmail.com groups.yahoo.com/group/ubc_sfe We are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of ■ interest in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and all related genres of fiction, be they books, movies, television shows, or whatever. Our dubroom is jam-packed with thousands of books that ■ can be signed out by members. We hold a fortnightly movie night in the SUB, and members are always welcome to hang out in the dubroom (we have a couch, fridge & microwave) l during office hours. Science One Survivors j markberg8@hotmail.com 5 We are a club for those who have gone through, or those currently in Science One. We have lots of fun events, j including the famous Science One ski trip in January. We j will also be setting up Science One 07/08 with mentors from previous years, who can help students get through scholastic , work and concepts ahead of them. This club will hold events j that will allow you to get to know your classmates and predecessors, and will actually help you study! I Serbian Students Association ubcserbiandub@yahoo.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/serbian j Join and experience the charms of Serbian culture! Activities range from profoundly academic, such as guest lectures pertaining to the history as well as to the development of Serbian culture, cultural presentations, and exhibits, to the purely social, such as field trips, sporting events, and, of course, our pivo gardens. The club is open to anyone wishing to have a good time with some great people. Sen Malaysia Club (SMC) smc@dub.ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/smc/index.html Founded in 1993, the Seri Malaysia Club seeks to promote Malaysian cultural diversity, friendliness and hospitality at UBC. We organize numerous fun and exciting activities including social dinners, hiking excursions, skiing trips and movie nights. Our club also hosts the largest annual event known as the Malaysia Nite which draws a turnout of 100 to over 200 people. This event involves presentations/ skits, performances and dinner, exclusively prepared by the club. SGI Canada Student Club (SGI) kamomoo@hotmail.com www.sgi.org Soka Gakkai International is a Buddhist association with more than 12 million members worldwide. For us, Buddhism is a practical philosophy of individual empowerment and inner transformation that enables people to develop themselves and take responsibility for their lives. SGI members strive in their everyday lives to develop the ability to live with confidence, to create value in any circumstances and to contribute to the well-being of friends, family and community. The promotion of peace, culture and education is central to SGI's activities. Shotokan Karate Club haggholm@cs.ubc.ca www.canadashotokan.org/en/about/dojos/ubc We are one of the oldest martial arts groups on campus. We practice an orthodox form of martial arts called Shotokan Karate-Do. Kara means "empty" and te means "hand". Karate developed as a weaponless form of self- defense. Shotokan karate stresses mental and physical development. Do literally means "the way", so karate-do translates to "the way or karate". This means that if one practices seriously, karate can become not only an effective form of self-defense, but also a way of life. Sikh Students' Association (SSA) sikhi@ssaubc.com www.ssaubc.com The Sikh Students' Association is the only club on campus geared exclusively towards educating one another regarding the Sikh faith and its universal teachings. The club is open to anyone and everyone! It provides a positive environment and network for over 100 students with varying degrees of knowledge and understanding of Sikhism. The SSA holds weekly discussions and martial arts instruction in the SUB. We also hold special events such as "Keertans" every semester, and a conference in January. Come join us to learn more about Sikhism! Singapore Raffles Club srcuDc@yahoo.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/src/index.html The UBC Singapore Raffles Club is a social club which organizes activities such as food sessions, cultural nights, clubbing nights, film events, barbeques, sports and games throughout the school year to foster friendship among members, as well as promote awareness of Singaporean heritage and culture among UBC students. We currently have over 70 members from all over the world and encourage everyone to join. Skeptics Club skeptics@dub.ams.ubc.ca josesjain@gmail.com Ski and Board Club ubcskiandboard@hotmail.com www.ubcskiandboard.com The Ski and Board Club is what's happening! We organize 4 amazing trips every year, we have beer gardens every month, we get great deals from our outstanding sponsors and we defiantly have the most fun! This club is for people who love to ski or ride, or anyone interested in giving it a try! Even if you hate the snow and are just looking for a good time, this is the place to be! With an annual membership of 6-700, everyone can find someone to hit the slopes with! Check out our not new website! ams student society Vj Skim Club ubc_skimdub@yahoo.ca www.skimbc.com We are all about skimboarding, beer gardens, sports and much much more. No need to have experience, members and execs can teach you! Entering our second year, we will be returning to the local beaches (Jericho, Spanish Banks, Wreck) to catch some awesome waves and pools. We also plan one out-of-town trip per year, so come by and check us out. Come by our office to find out when we are sessioning at the beach and to check local tides. The UBC Skim Club; where all your dreams come true! Smiling Over Sickness (SOS) ubcsos@gmail.com sospresident@gmail.com www.ubcsos.com Smiling Over Sickness is a charitable organization dedicated to helping sick kids. We volunteer throughout the community, organize fundraising activities, ana promote awareness of local and international charities for children. We are currently strongly partnered with BC Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, and STaRS Pony Riding Rehabilitation Program and work closely with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Canuck Place and Berwick's Integrated Daycare. SOS members are committed, passionate and have many unique opportunities to volunteer closely with these programs. SOS changes lives — by giving sick children a reason to smile. Society of Metals and Materials Engineering mmatexec@gmail.com Sociology Student Association socio@club.ams.ubc.ca www.anso.ubc.ca There have been some exciting changes for the Sociology department and we now have a brand new Sociology dub. The Sociology Student Association (formerly the ANSO Undergraduate Society) aims to represent all students taking Sociology classes and invites you to join. We hold weekly meetings and are planning some big social events, as well aslundraisers and academic events this year. We are always looking for more people to get involved, so check out our website or send us an email. Speech and linguistics Student Association ubc_salsaexec-owner@yahoogroups.ca Are you interested in language or how people produce it? If so, join SALSA and meet others who share your interests! Throughout the year, we have social events and seminars that can help you on the path to your linguistics or speech science destination. Stop by the lounge on the second floor of Buch E. Don't be shy - remember, we have ways of making you speak! Sports Car Club (UBCSCQ info@ubcscc.com www.ubcscc.com Are you into the fast paced world of automotive racing? Can you handle the adrenalin of throwing your car around a racetrack? Then the UBCSCC is for you. We have jots of autocross events - about 12 of these a year, rain or shine! - which includes our famous Slush Series every fall/winter with an awards banquet. We also run a Driving School every September, the odd Rallycross, a few Night Rallies, and participation in the Regional Championship Series. 9 Storm Club stormubc@gmail.com www.eos.ubc.ca/clubs/storm/index.html Established in 2000, Storm Club is an academic club affiliated with the Atmospheric Science Programme in the Department of Earth & Ocean Sciences. The club has managed to provide many different activities to its club members. These include weekly meetings to discuss recent weather cases, field trip activities such as gliding and "storm chasing" to get in touch with nature, and annual visits to local weather stations. L Students for a Democratic Society UBC (SDS) sdsubc@gmail.com t www.sdsubc.ca/events * We're a UBC club taking inspiration from the student movement of the same name active in the 1960s. We meet! in the AMS Student Resource Groups space (SUB Room 245*' every Monday at 5:30pm. So come check us out! Our next major event is "Five Ring Circus: the Untold Story of the 201CH Vancouver Games" film screening at Norm Theatre at 7prr_? on September 25th, 2007. We also show free political films at Norm Theatre every Wednesday at 7pm. Students for Choice Club studentsforchoice_ubc@hotmail.com www.studentsforcnoice.com Students for Choice is a club at UBC that advocates for and celebrates women's reproductive rights. Students for Choice works with other groups on campus to provide information and resources, and to organize workshops and protests, as well as providing a visible voice for choice when it is challenged. We are an anti-oppression, feminist, anti-racist, and anti-homophobic organization. We are aware of the multiplicity of issues surrounding reproductive options and choice, and believe that all women should have the right to decide what happens to their bodies. Student Legal Fund Society (SLFS) r j meganita@gmail.com _ www.slfs.ca In need of some legal advice? Let the SLFS come to the rescue! The Student Legal Fund Society is a non-profit, £J student-run club with a mandate to provide legal, and financial assistance to UBC students. We initiate advocacy, lobbying and litigation to improve the accessibility and quality^ of education at UBC. Come visit us in SUB 249L! Students Taking Initiatives (STI) info@stiubc.com www.stiubc.com We take a fresh look at community service. Run by a steering committee, where everyone has equal say, we develop new fundraising/community service ideas from our members into reality. In our four years we have raised over $36,000 for five different charities and have over 150 members. We usually meet on a weekly basis. Come check out our events! Surf Club I ubcsurfclub@hotmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/surfclub ■ UBC SURF is all about acting your age, and surfing. The club j was re-founded in 2000, and has since been the most rad- tastic club in UBC club history. We take weekend trips surfing,. hold beer gardens and survive a Spring Break vacation with j wicked fun parties where people dance, make out and get naked, because, really, that is what university is. We also surf quite a lot, but you don't need to know how to surf to join. We have a# huge selection of Delly made salads, wraps, sandwiches, curries and lamb biriyani made daily, as well as hot selections, including samosas, chicken fajitas, vegetable burritos and four different soups each day. We cater to vegetarian, low fat, low carb and other special diets. Magnificent Meals Fragrant Indian Butter Chicken and Lamb Curry. It is the star of India and not very heavy Come meet our friendly and helpful staff and check out our great variety of snacks, sweets, drinks and more. Open Mon - Fri 7am fb 6:30pm itudent society 69 SPECIALTY WRAPS OVER 30 %$ & SUB. y&er Level VARIETIES OF WRAPS _* Valid until April 30/08 FRESH SAMOSAS 2 SAMOSAS ^t 3O TRIANGULAR, WAFER THIN CRISP PASTRY FILLED WITH MIXED VEGETABLE,GROUND BEEF, CHICKEN OR BREAKFAST SOMOSAS «* (gjjjg) SUB Lower Level Valid until April 30/08 CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICHES FIVE VARIETIES t\ *4 nc ruiri/CM DDE ACT #^f»* * OF CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICHES TO CHOOSE FROM (FRESH DAILY - PRE-MADE) ©SUB Lower Level Valid until April 30/08 HOAGGIES LARGE VARIETY OF HOAGGIES BUNS V _* d_v§> SUB Lower Level Valid until April 30/08 70 www.ams.ubc.ca Swing Kids swingkids@dubs.ams.ubc.ca ubcswinqkids.blogspot.com The UBCTSwing hods offers weekly lessons in the original swing style, the Undy Hop, and the newest form of swing, West Coast Swing. Our teachers are world champion swing dancers. We also offer popular Swing Nignts at Pit Pub. Vancouver has a thriving swing community, so you can practice the techniques you learn in class at different venues several nights a week, including Commercial Drive on Saturdays. This ain't yo' grandadays dance! Great exercise, fabulous music, and lots of fun. Synchronized Swim Club uDC_synchro@hotmail.com UBC Synchro welcomes experienced competitive swimmers, first-timers, and everything in between. We are very flexible to your level of experience and time availability. In the 2007/2008 season, our competitive team trained twice a week and placed 7th out of 17 routines at Canadian University Nationals, while novices trained once a week and performed in our end-of-season watershow. Solos, duets and combo routines are also encouraged, and we have paid and volunteer positions available Tor experienced coaches. Table Tennis Club tabletennis@dub.ams.ubc.ca ikeshet@hotmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/ttc Welcome to the UBC Table Tennis Club! We offer a variety of table tennis activities such as playing sessions, coaching, tournaments (with pizza and prizes), and the famous beer pong! Membership fees: $15 for 1 semester, $25 for 2 semesters or $20 for 2 semesters if a returning member. Drop-In fee for non-members: $2. Come visit us during club days, and join us for the icebreaker! J Taekwondo Club ubc-taekwondo-dub@yahoo.ca _ www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/taekwondo ■ Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that literally means "the art of hand and foot." At the UBC Taekwondo Club, we train the body and the mind and learn different hand/foot ■j techniques in attack and defense. Our club has a diverse ^ group of members ranging from first year undergraduates to graduate students and alumni. Join us for a good workout to 4 stay fit and stress-free! It is a great way to get connected in ^ school and meet new friends. 2 Taiwan Association (UBCTA) 3 ubda@ubcta.com www.ubcta.com UBCTA is the longest running Taiwanese student club here at UBC. Having been established in 1990, UBCTA has grown to also become one of the largest Taiwanese clubs here on campus as well. With over 400 members, the Taiwan Association brings together like-minded students and promotes Taiwanese culture by putting on many different events throughout the year including cultural events, dances, and our amazing annual ski trip. Please visit our website and post your ideas on our forum! We would love to see you at one of our events! Tennis Club of UBC president@ubctennisdub.com www. ubctennisclub.com The UBC Tennis Club welcomes tennis players of all levels to join and get involved with our socials, tournaments, weekly drop-ins, lessons, and executive meetings! We also have a club team that competes at varsity levels amongst BC and state universities! So, see you on the court! Transportation and Logistics Club www.cus.sauder.ubc.ca/clubs/tlog Triathlon Club ubdriathlondub@hotmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/triathlon The UBC Triathlon Club is a group of people who get together to socialize, have fun, and, ot course, train. We are a bunch of friendly athletes who are here to get a push in our training and are always ready to help each other out. We have a wide range of fitness abilities - from beginners who have never completed a triathlon, to individuals training for Ironman. To help with training we have coached swimming and running pradices, and group bike rides on the weekends. Trivia Club quizbowl@dub.ams.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/qbc Any fans of competitive trivia will feel right at home in the UBC Trivia Club. We meet weekly to sharpen our knowledge of topics including literature, science, history, arts, geography and current events. Throughout the year we also compete in tournaments against other universities. If you pride yourself on having encyclopedic knowledge, the UBC Trivia Club is for you! Turkish Student Society tss_ubc@yahoo.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/dubs/turkish The Turkish Student Society at UBC promotes Turkish culture and heritage at UBC through organizing social, educational and recreational events such as concerts, student welcome nights, dinners, speaker series, and films, and slide shows. The society aims to bring together not only the Turkish students of UBC but also others who are affiliated with or interested in Turkey, its culture and history. It also assists incoming students in tneir effort to adjust to the university, and the city. Supporting and maintaining ties with other organizations on campus with similar goals is also important to us. UNICEF Club ubc_unicef@yahoo.com www. un icefubc. blogspot. com UNICEF UBC is dedicated to the well-being of children worldwide and strives to raise awareness of critical issues that impad children on a daily basis. The task of improving the lives of children worldwide is rewarding, but definitely a huge undertaking. As a club, we organize various events that raise funds to ensure that children get the food, shelter, and education they deserve. If you are ambitious, energetic, and looking to make a difference, UNICEF UBC is definitely for you! Visit us in SUB 125F. Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM) ubc.uaem@gmail.com www.ubc-uaem.org Billions of people, primarily in poor countries, lack access to life-saving medicines; millions more suffer from tropical diseases (widespread but ignored by the private R&D sedor) for which no adequate treatment exists. Universities can cnange this. UAEM, also known as UBC Chapter, is an interdisciplinary, international student group working to ensure university-developed treatments reach everyone in need and to promote research to treat global negleded diseases. We build awareness by presenting at international health conferences and work witn administrators to change policy here at UBC. Biweekly meetings; new members always welcome. student society *J1 University Christian Ministry president@ucmonline.ca www.ubc.ucmonline.ca We believe in being light-hearted, but not light-headed; Holy, but human; in the world, but not of it; Serious, without causing wrinkles; Open-minded without compromising our commitment to Lhrist. Christianity is not just about the life beyond...it's all about now! Every Thursday night at 7pm we meet for great worship, teaching, & food at the Lutheran Campus Centre (LCC)-everyone is welcome! You'll also find challenge & support through our weekly on campus Bible studies (cores), international ALPHA, retreats, dinners, short-term missions, outreach, core Olympics, intramurals, etc! University Indian Students Association (UTSAV) asinghal@chml.ubc.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/utsav Namaste! Diwali, Holi, cricket, movie nights, antakshari and much more...UTSAV blends together all things Indian, providing fun experience for its members. UTSAV continues to organize events that showcase the pride and nostalgia for India felt by its founders over 25 years ago. UTSAV means celebration and the spirit ana passion to celebrate life and Indian culture is apparent in all that we do. Major annual events such as Menfil, Holi and Deepmala allow members to relax, have fun, and feel at home, while taking part in the Indian community at UBC. Varsity Outdoor Club (VOC) info@ubc-voc.com www.ubc-voc.com The Varsity Outdoor Club is for students interested in hiking, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, kayaking, canoeing, caving, even hot-springing! Members get access to free gear rentals, our climbing wall, maps and guidebooks, weekly newsletters, and our annually published journal of trip reports and photographs. There are numerous traditional annual trips for learning new skills like climbing, glacier travel, telemark skiing, avalanche training, and snow cave / winter camping. We also have socials like slide-shows, BBQs, potlucks, and dessert nights. You'll always have something new and exciting to do with the VOC! Visual Arts Students Society (VASS) vtoaster@interchange.ubc.ca www.vassubc.com You don't need to be an artist, or have a single creative bone in your body to be a member of VASS. Our goal is to have fun and make art. Street chalk drawing, gallery outings and art film screenings are just some of the activities you can exped. We also throw our fair share of potlucks and beer gardens. Look for our infamous "Crafty Parties", which merge alcohol with art making. What can we say? Sometimes it's hard to paint with your face unless you'rej under the influence! Only VASS can bring you £ ^ that kind of fun! Wakeboard Club moomba_wakeboarder@hotma i I. com We are an organization for those people stoked on wakeboarding, wakeskateing, wafcesurfing, or just the boardsports culture. The main goal is to have some fun events, like wakeboard day or night trips to Deep Cove or Cultus Lake to ride in the fall, ana movie nights, parties, and movie premieres in the winter. The club lets people make connections to ride in the summer and friends to party with at school. Walter Gage Toastmasters walter.gage.toastmaters@gmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/toastmasters Want to help your thoughts flow and learn how to control you nerves? Well, Toastmasters is a world renowned organization dedicated to helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. At each meeting, members speak in front of a friendly and supportive audience in both a prepared and impromptu fashion. Everyone receives construdive peer evaluations so that they can improve their skills. We meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm in Angus 223 and guests are always welcome. We provide the steps and atmosphere to eliminate your fears and engage your natural ability. Wargamers' Society ubcwargamer@gmail.com www.ubcwargamers.com Do not let our name fool you. We're not some weird military group. We are gamers. Our club is a place to hang out between classes and play board games, rpgs, card games and everything. It's a great place to meet fellow people interested in games. If you don't know how to play any of them, we'll teach you! If we don't know of a game, bring it around and teach us! Many of us play online games as well. Join our forum on the website and visit us in SUB 21L! Water-Polo Club ubcpolo@hotmail.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/waterpolo The UBC Water-Polo Club is open to everyone. We welcome new players of all ages, genders, and levels. Being affiliated r with UBC allows us to take advtange of the great facilities at the UBC Aquatic Center. However, the club is open to everyone, not just students of UBC. We are a fun, not-for-profit. organization, dedicated to the sport of water-polo. Please visit J us at www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/waterpolo/pradices.html to see when we pradice! . candy • chocolate •magazines •lotto •drinks • newspaper cigarettes • phone cards*maps*drugs«film disposable cameras •stationery* ice cream LUCKY SHOP 101 CONVENIENCE STORE OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK closed Sundays 604 221-7467 - Main Floor in SUB Wine Tasting Club li ubcwinetastingclub@yahoo.com www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/winetasting To promote wine education in a fun, and ■3 social environment, for members and their ™ quests. Vitio format perit vino corrumpitur aetas by wine beauty perishes, by wine youth is 2J corrupted. Our first wine tasting event is at 3 SUB 221A in September 2007! -j Wing Chun Internal Kung Fu Club 3 wing-chun@dub.ams.ubc.ca dhhc@interchange.ubc.ca —< www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/wingchun 3 We teach how to deliver sharp, powerful strikes like the tip of a whip in attacks and, in defense, to be as insubstantial -_. as possible like the whip itself. We can strike very hard JJ from a very short distance, simultaneously making it difficult for an opponent to get a handle on one's body. We also pradice borrowing tne energy of a strike to turn it against ■4 the attacker. Woman Involved in Legislative Leadership Association m (WILLA) ^ willapresidents@gmail.com www.willasource.blogspot.com jjl If you've ever wondered why there aren't enough women ^ involved in politics, you aren't alone. We want to facilitate involvement of women in legislative leadership by helping -j them become more informed, vocal and pro-adive. The 3 purpose of WILLA is to link ambitious and talented young women together to learn skills that will help them to become -j better political citizens, and that will contribute to their 3 personal development. We hope to do all of this through our workshop meetings, our magazine and our other fun events. J Women's Rugby Club ubcrugby@ail.com _ www.ubcwomensrugby.blogspot.com ■j We rugby, we party, we play, we eat, we travel, we scrum, we sing, we hit, we maul, we score, we pout, we pit, ■ we dance, we ruck and we roll: We are an incorporated varsity and junior varsity club with great opportunity for ■j playing rugby in the BC rugby union's ^ premiere division and 2nd division and a rad social opportunity to meet the coolest - girls on campus. All skill levels welcome: 3 pradices Tuesday and Thursdays at Wolfson Field 5pm! It won't nurt that bad, 2 so come on out! World University Service of Canada (WUSQ <2 info@wuscubc.com _| www.wuscubc.com WUSC is an organization with chapters on nearly every _ university campus in Canada, with the goal of getting ■ university students in Canada more involved and aware of global issues. Along with an awesome group of people and some great potluck "meetings," this club has been ■ responsible for fundraisers for various organizations, and awareness campaigns about refugees, war, education and poverty, as well as Book drives for schools in Kenya and _j Sudan. It also coordinates the Student Refugee Program. World Vision Club 1 worldvisionubc@yahoo.ca " www.ams.ubc.ca/dubs/woHdvision At World Vision UBC, we pride ourselves on being a fun- i loving group dedicated to philanthropy at both the local and " international levels. We sponsor children, hand out food to people, help out the less fortunate individuals living in our city, and so on. Finally, let's not forget our 30 Hour Famine! If you believe we all can change the world, come by our office (SUB 71) and join World Vision of UBC! Young Conservatives of UBC ubcyoungconservatives@canada.com Young Conservatives of UBC We welcome all students with an interest in politics and a desire to meet other like-minded students. Some of our adivities include social gatherings, political debates, hosting Members of Parliament on campus, and participation in Conservative Party events. We're looking forward to a year of conservative adivism (an oxymoron no more!) with you. To get more information, send us an email! Young BC Liberals colin_simkus@hotmail.com The Young Liberals of UBC seek to fight for classical Liberal, pro-arowth, pro-opportunity policies on the BC Provincial leveL We strive to conned young British Columbians with their current provincial government. Young Liberals of Canada mia.taghizadeh@gmail.com We support the national Liberal Party of Canada, and strive to achieve a richer, fairer and greener Canada by supporting a national governing policy focused on economic prosperity, social justice and environmental sustainability. Young Parliamentarians Club uyp@dub.ams.ubc.ca www.bcyp.org We're a non-profit, non-partisan youth service organisation run by youth between the ages of 16 and 21. We're also a registered charity. Most importantly, we're run by youth, for youth. What does all this mean? We're not associated with any political parties or organisations, and we do our best to serve the youth of BC through projeds that further your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Learn about our history, or meet the cabinet and members of our organisation today! YOURS Student Association (YOURS) h28metalblack@hotmail.com clll21978@hotmail.com www.yours.ca Established in 1997, YOURS Student Association is a student association registered at UBC and SFU. The association has over 1000 members and executives. Our goal is to break the gap between students of the two universities, enabling them to meet new friends with different academic, cultural and social backgrounds.We provide members an opportunity to develop various soft skills, such as communication, leadership, negotiation, promotion, design and team-working skills, which can greatly enhance their success in today's competitive market place upon graduation. Youth Outreach Club youthoutreach_ubc@yahoo.ca yo_president_ubc@yahoo.ca www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/youthoutreach/home.html Youth Outreach provides UBC students with the opportunity to have a positive impad on the youth of our community. We work to inspire confidence, motivation and a sense of community citizenship in the youth involved in our programs and adivities. We have established a relationship with the students of Mackenzie Elementary, a school in East Vancouver. Our group provides an after-school program, focused on tutoring, mentorship, crafts, games and sport to these elementary students. ams student society TOWARDS FOOD! 1 1 AT MALONE'S fe. __ thv&soms /Vfie stuoeNT /viit^i yoi IWAWBMilli: BAR & GRirjL. VANCOUVER BC WWW.MALONES.BC.CA WW $1000 TuirrOfs/ J THE CAMBIE) ! 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Thanks to the AMS - and the priceless advice provided in the Insider - UBC students will know what to do with their money! Read on to find out how the AMS can help you save it and earn it. Tuition Fees Many university students are in debt long before they graduate and get a mortgage. Four years of university, especially with rising tuition fees, will do the trick. Some of the strategies tor you to employ in order to stay debt-tree include seeking jobs and financial aid: Tuition - typically we hear a lot of noise bandied about over this cost. Here are some of the facts and figures you need to know. • Most students pay $141.91 per credit. Assuming that you take a full course load of 30 credits, your tuition costs alone per year will be close to $4,257. • UBC uses differentiated tuition for all faculties except Arts and Science, which means that, because of the increased cost of running a program, you will be charged more per course. For Engineering, it's $151.48 per credit, and $210.26 per credit in Commerce. • Tuition isn't the only fee that you pay to the University. We also pay fees for Athletics and Recreation, the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan, and our U-Pass. For a detailed breakdown of student fees, go to P.l 3. • There is a policy at UBC called Policy 72, which states that no student may be denied an education for financial reasons alone. If you're in a bind, work with UBC Awards, Fees and Finances and they can start to help you. Their website is www.students.ubc.ca/finance. • Right now, there is a 'soft cap' on annual tuition fee increases. Even though the AMS thinks that tuition shouldn't be going up at all, we encourage the University to keep increases under the inflation rate. If you have any questions about tuition policy, and how the AMS is working to get a better deal for students, email Matthew Naylor, VP External, at vpexternal@ams.ubc.ca. Co-operative Education Program (Co-op) The Co-operative Education Program facilitates employment opportunities for enrolled students. The goal of the program is to successfully translate students' classroom knowledge to work settings by helping them integrate paid full-time four-month work terms into their university degree programs. There are many benefits to participating in Co-op, such as learning new skills, enhancing your understanding of the industry you're interested in, gaining valuable career-related work experience, applying your academic learning to practical situations, exploring your career options, building a strong portfolio, increasing your competitiveness in the marketplace, networking with other professionals in your field, and most importantly, earning money. Some students say Co-op has given them valuable experience that boosts their resumes and makes them more attractive to employers. Others suggest that you stay ahead of the game while still in school and that Co-op is the way to go. Some even call their Co-op experience the best part of their university career! Now that you are convinced how awesome Co-op is, what are you waiting for? A rich, ams student society 75 'Student payment plans High quaiity/iow cost ..Ergonomically recomrner More students/dentists t Orascoptic - see Why!, 1-800-667-9622 www.synca.com fulfilling UBC experience is merely a click away! Faculty of Applied Science Co-op Education: www.coop.apsc.ubc.ca/home Faculty of Arts Co-op Education: www.co-op.arts.ubc.ca Faculty of Science Co-op Education: www.coop.science.ubc.ca Work Study Program Work Study Program provides domestic undergraduate students with the opportunity to work on campus in a variety of jobs and earn additional income to help finance their education. Students can work a maximum of 10 hours a week and earn up to $3,000 for the study period. For more information, go to www.careers.ubc.ca/opportunities. cfm?page=workstudy. Financial Aid Student Loans Feeling loan-ly? Eligibility for government student loans is established by your home province according to a standard means test. If you qualify, these loans are a good option because they're interest free until you graduate. Bursaries: UBC awards bursaries based on financial need. In order to qualify, you must have a student loan and have additional financial need that's unmet by your loan. You can apply for bursaries through the Student Service Centre website (www.students.ubc.ca). Applications are due by September 15th. Mark your calendars now! Scholarships These awards are usually based on merit, but are sometimes based on financial need as well. Financial Services selects scholarship recipients with the help of faculties and departments. There's no need to apply for these awards: just get really good grades. For more information, go to www.students.ubc.ca/finance/awards.cfm?page=scholarships. The place for you to visit for more information on all the financial aid options listed above is UBC Financial Services. They are located on the main floor in Brock Hall. Call 604-822-5111 or email them at awards.inquiry@ubc.ca. Their website (students.ubc.ca/ welcome/finance.cfm) is also very helpful. Emergency Funding If you find yourself in an emergency situation or faced with an unexpected expense, contact Student Financial Assistance and Awards online (www.students.ubc.ca/finance), via phone (604-822-5111) or in person (1 874 East Mall, Brock Hall). Make an appointment with an advisor to review your current financial situation and explore funding options. One emergency funding possibility is a University Loan. You do not have to be a student loans recipient to be considered. University Loans require a guarantor (co-signer). *J() www.ams.ubc.ca UBC, a Home away; At UBC, the Department of Housing and Conferences (www.housing. ubc.ca) aims to build and provide first-rate accommodation for you and thousands of other students, student families, faculty and staff. Their goal is to provide an environment that helps students to succeed, both academically and socially. The AMS Insider has listed all the housing services available for on campus or off campus accommodations. ON CAMPUS - Single Student Housing Totem Park Location: 2525 West Mall Price: $3250/year per person for shared room - meal plan extra The crowd at Totem is mainly first years. However, it's not the only thing that Totem is known for. Everybody's heard the rumour about Totem once being on a David Letterman Top Ten List of places to get laid. The Insider was unable to confirm this rumor, as it's not on Wikipedia. Why don't you go check it out yourself? All houses are co-ed, single-sex by floor, and centered around a main commons block which contains the cafeteria. Place Vanier Location: 1935 Lower Mall Price: $3250/year per person for shared room - meal plan extra Many UBC folks consider Vanier the quieter of the two first-year residences, but it still holds an awesome reputation for parties. The Place Vanier Residents Association (PVRA) plans a busy social calendar that includes intramural sports and formal dinner/dances. Not so quiet now, eh? Ritsumeikan Location: 2525 West Mall Price: $4480/year single room Rits was built out of an agreement with the Ritsumeikan University in Japan. The residence is occupied by Japanese exchange students and local students from the UBC Housing pool. These residences are newer and quite nice. Walter Gage Location: 5959 Student Union Blvd Price: $4059/year tower units single room The Gage is known for its spectacular views of the campus, the city, mountains and oceans. If you are looking for a more mature crowd and an independent lifestyle, the Gage is the place to be. RBC 10th & Sasamat Branch Royal Bank 4501 W. 10th Ave., Vancouver BC (Near Safeway at the UBC Gates) www.rbc.com %kw ihv w ■■ mmi wnvivi gp For information on our banking services please call 604-665-5950 Visit our Cash Counter in the University Village Pharmacy ams student society 77 ENDU L U M the beer you have to enjoy here ^customers may not appear exactly as shown in a hurry or not... The Pendulum good music - great food- cold beer Lower Level - Student Union Building A business owned and operated by your student society www.ams.ubcxa I airview Crescent location: 2707 Tennis Crescent crice: $3298/year - $4667/year single room depending on flrom the outside, Fairview looks like the kind of subdivision where your parents would retire. It's a Quaint, cobbled street of peach-bricked townhouses and picnic tables. Inside, suites have between iour and six occupants, and rooms are varying sizes. You can request a particular room size Ivhen you apply. Year Round Housing rhunderbird Location: 6335 Thunderbird Crescent 3rice: $561/month - $1 208/ month single studio depending on size and unit The Thunderbird residence provides an urban sophistication in the tranquil openness of UBC campus. The residents are mostly grad students. Mature crowds, modern architecture, private entrances and a full complement of appliances - what more could you ask for? Marine Drive Residences Location: 2205 Lower Mall Prices: $662/month shared 4 person unit & $791/month studio Because parts of this residence are still being constructed as you are reading this Insider, you can definitely expect shiny-n'-stylish upon its completion. The view is gorgeous - English Bay and the mountains, low-rise or high-rise. The only downside is you must be 20 years old by December 31 of the year in order to live here. Student Family Housing Acadia Park Location: 2707 Tennis Crescent Price: $889/month to $1453/month depending on size The focus at Acadia Park is on families. The traffic-free walkways of this safe, clean residence area are alive with frolicking children. With its nearby schools, shopping and UBC Child Care, Acadia Park and University Apartments are perfect neighbourhoods for mature UBC students with families. Other on-campus housing Conferences and Accommodation at UBC Location: 5961 Student Union Blvd Contact: 604-822-1010 | reservations@housing.ubc.ca These are mainly hotel apartment suites for visitors, but residence rooms are also available for short-term rental during summer. Vancouver School of Theology Location: 6000 lona Drive Contact: 604-822-9031 | vstconf@vst.edu Dormitory rooms and graduate student housing are available here. St. Andrew's Hall Location: 6040 lona Drive Contact: 604-822-9720 | housing^ drews.edu Dormitory rooms and student family housing are available here. Fraser Hall Location: 2550 Wesbrook Mall Contact: 604-221-0096 | info@fraserhall.net Designed for six roommates to share a unit, Fraser Hall is targeted towards students with an interest in the business field. ams student society 79 Panhellenic House Location: #109 - 2770 Wesbrook Mall Contact: housing@vapa.bc.ca The furnished quad style apartments at Panhellenic House with private bedrooms and shared living spaces are for female UBC students who are looking for full year accommodation. St. John's College Location: 2111 Lower Mall Contact: 604-822-8790 | sjc.membership@ubc.ca These are apartments for graduate students, post-doctoral students and visiting faculty. Green College Location: 6201 Cecil Green Park Road Contact: 604-822-6067 | gc.membership@ubc.ca Resident members include graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting faculty. For those attending a course or conference at UBC, or for visiting faculty and researchers, Green College is an ideal choice. Carey Hall Location: 5920 lona Drive Contact: 604-224-4308 | info@careytheologicalcollege.ca Residence living at The Carey Centre is reserved for undergraduate and graduate students studying within the various faculties of UBC and other local college campuses. Students from the churches of the Baptist Union of Western Canada have priority. TRIUMF House Location: 5835 Thunderbird Boulevard Contact: 604-222-7633 | housing@triumf.ca Whether you are a visiting scientist, professor, student or visitor to Vancouver, TRIUMF House can provide you with the best in accommodations at affordable prices. OFF CAMPUS AMS Rentsline Looking for a place to live close to campus? AMS Rentsline is particularly good for places in the Kitsilano and Point Grey areas that are happy to rent to students. Our web-based off- campus housing registry is open 24 hours a day. To post a rental listing, listen to listings, or ask questions, please go to P.22 for more information, call AMS Rentsline at 604-714-4848 or visit the website www.amsrentsline.com. j£ West Coast Suites Best visitor accommodation on campus. 47 newly renovated, contemporary one- bedroom suites. Conveniently located on campus, next to The Gage Towers. Reservations 604 822 1000 www.ams.ubc.ca __ ,__ — —. __, —^, — AMS on the Road Your AMS is a fan of sustainable alternative transportation. As an AMS member, you should be, too! In this year's Insider, we've compiled a list of how you can go about supporting sustainability while you are on the road! Multiple Passengers, One Vehicle Carpool Carpooling in Vancouver has never been easier! Your AMS Insider has done your homework and presents the best carpooling companies to you. Zipcar www.zipcar.com Zipcar provides reliable and convenient access to on-demand transportation, complementing other means of mobility. Today, in many neighborhoods, Zipcars are as ubiquitous as ATMs. Thousands of happy Zipsters drivers use Zipcars. Co-operative Auto Network (CAN) www.cooperativeauto.net Co-operative Auto Network is a not-for-profit organization known as an environmentally responsible and economically sound choice for many people's mobility needs. Through car sharing, CAN improves air quality, reduces stress on green space and eliminates many sources of pollution. If others CAN, so CAN you! The U-Pass Revolution U-Pass is a three-zone bus pass that allows you unlimited access to Translink services. At the beginning of the year, every AMS member gets a U-Pass. If you didn't receive one, visit the Carding Office, located in the UBC Bookstore, (ubccard@interchange.ubc.ca | www.ubccard. ubc.ca) to pick one up in person. This is also where you go if you ever lose your card. Vancouver has one of the best transit systems in North America. Find out how you can take advantage of it at www.translink.bc.ca! Community Shuttle for rainy days and hangovers www.trek.ubc.ca/programs/community_shuttle Two community shuttles (C20 & C22) around UBC campus are operated by Translink. The C20 covers destinations and residences on the west side of campus including Totem Park, the Botanical Gardens, Nitobe Gardens, the Museum of Anthropology and the Chan Centre. The C22 serves residents on the east side of campus, including. Hampton Place and Fairview/Acadia. Both routes begin and terminate at the north side of the Student Recreation Centre, adjacent to the diesel bus loop, and provide connections with existing services at UBC Loop and service to UBC Hospital. To view a route map, visit www.trek.ubc.ca/programs/community_shuttle. The shuttles are free with your U-Pass, so whether it's rainy days or a hangover, hop on! Life as a Cyclist Vancouver is a city of cyclists. There are bike routes that will take you pretty much anywhere you want to go, and an entire community of other bike commuters and resources available to help you get started. Riding to campus seems scary because of the giant, thirteen block mountain that stretches between Alma and Blanca. You'ill probably have fleeting thoughts of death and you may even fall over. After about a week, it starts to get easier, plus you'll become bike-courier ripped, and that's inarguably hot. If you just can't hack it, consider bringing your bike to school on one of Translink's many bike-rack equipped busses, and then cruise home down the giant mountain. ams student society 81 The AMS Bike Co-op ubc.bikecoop@gmail.com SUB 6138 | 604-822-BIKE | www.bikecoop.ca An initiative founded and run by students, the Bike Co-op is a non-profit organization that operates all kinds of cycling related services for the UBC Community. See the clubs sections on P.52 for more information on the benefits of Co-op membership. Kitchen & Hub bikekitchen@gmail.com | 604-822-7333 www.myspace.com/amsbikecoop Located in the basement of the SUB beside the north doors, the Bike Kitchen is a full-service, nonprofit repair shop. They're open 1 Oam to 6pm on weekdays and 1 1 am to 6pm on weekends. This is the most economical way to get started cycling, whether you need to buy a bike or fix up one that you already have. You can pay to use their shop or you can pay them to fix your bike for you. They sell refurbished bikes with warranties that are inexpensive and super-reliable. UBC students get 10% off all new items. Also, starting this year, The Bike Kitchen & Hub has a myspace account (see above) for bike lovers to check out. Don't forget to Facebook them too! The Purple and Yellows www.bikecoop.ca While walking around campus you will occasionally notice seemingly abandoned purple and yellow bikes. They're there for sharing. If you're a member of the co-op and you've volunteered for three hours, you get a key that unlocks all of these bikes, and you can use them at your convenience. The program's always looking for volunteers to help build and maintain these bikes. Check out the Bike Co-op website for details. CANADIAN MOLSON *Must be legal drinking age Where to eat at James Beard once said "food is our common ground, a universal experience/' Although UBC and the AMS are different in many ways, one of the things they have in common is wanting to keep students fed. We both value the importance of attending lectures and studying on full stomachs! While you're checking out the following list of dining facilities available on campus, phone up a lab partner or grab your roommate. Good food ends with good talk. At UBC, you will never have trouble getting both! 99 Chairs • AMS BBQ BC Liquor Store • Bernoulli's Bagels • Blue Chip Cookies Bread Garden • Burger Bar Cafe Crepe Edibles Gage Mini-Mart Granville Island Produce Market • Gallery Lounge • Honour Roll • = ams owned & operated David Lam Centre Outside SUB South Doors University Village SUB Main Floor SUB Main Floor Forestry Building SUB Lower Level University Boulevard at Wesbrook Scarfe Building Basement Gage Residence Commonsblock University Village SUB Main Floor SUB Lower Level owned and operated by the Graduate Student Society .New! Full Service Kitchen •Live music .Big Screen Tf •Free Pool •Free Shuffleboard Student Prices* Micro Beers on Tap* Huge Garden Patio. Everyone welcome DRINK BETTER BEER » I 5 ? 0 N S i I i Y Graduate Student Building - 6371 Crescent Rd Located en the Lower Level Across from the Museum of Anthropology ams studei Where to eat at UBC? International Food Fair IRC Snack Bar Koemer's Pub Little Tea House Ma honeys Pub McDonalds Mio Japan One More Sushi University Village Basement Woodward Building Graduate Student Centre SUB Lower Level University Boulevard at Wesbrook University Village University Village University Village Pacific Spirit Place SUB Main Floor Pendulum SUB Lower Level Pie R Squared Pita Pit The Pond Cafe Sage Bistro Snack Attack Snack Bar Starbucks Steam ie's SUB Main Floor University Village Ponderosa Building Beside Graduate Student Centre SUB Lower Floor Buchanan A200 SUB/Forestry Building University Village UBC Bookstore Student Lucky Mart University Village Sprouts The Beanery The Cheeze The Delly The Moon The Pit Pub Trek Express Village Garden University Pizza Vera's Burger Shack Yum Yum's = ams owned & operated SUB Lower Level Fairview Crescent Residences Electrical Engineering Building SUB Lower Level SUB Lower Level SUB Lower Level Henry Angus Building Village University Village University Village University Village Old Auditorium Basement 84 www.ams.ubc.ca ^Irun^^a^. HOW CONVENIENT on every food & beverage purchase at UBC FOOD SERVICES* ! Dine & Save with your U3Ccard Everyone welcome - daily, evenings & weekends . * Made to Order Pasta, Build Your Own Salad A&W, Subway, ManchuWok, Koya Japan, Pizza Pizza * 99 Chairs opens <3am-#pm Made to Order Sandwich &Wrap Bar , . * 'Pizza Pizza, Tim Hortons • Starbucks CofPee Fred Kaiser on Main Maif & Pacific Spirit Place at SUB • Starbucte -,We Proudly E^rew Locations Pond Cafe at The Ponderosa Centre '/''<•> Steamies at UBC Bookstore • Tim Hortons at Forest Science Centre ON THE GO... Soups, Sandwiches, Burgers, Salads, Coffee . ». Arte-200 at Buchanan .; .* Bam Coffee Shop on Main Malt • Caffe Perugia at Life Sciences Centre • Edibles Shack Bar in Scarfe • IRC Snack Bar at IRC Student Lounge ^^psboot Cafe* at IOCS * • Yum Yum sat Old Auditorium COMIfpST & RECYCLE at all U&'C Foo<#"Services Locations We serve Pura Vida Fair, Trade Organic Coffee only at ail U&C Food Services Locations including Catering and Sage www.food.ubc.ca AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan 2007/2008 ODBE3D GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN As a student at UBC and a member of the Alma Mater Society, you're covered by the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan*. The Plan, initiated by your student society through referendum, is a valuable service designed to fill the gaps left by provincial health care. Health benefits prescription drugs, psychologist, physiotherapist, chiropractor, travel health coverage, medical equipment, ambulance, tutorial benefit, vaccinations, and more- Dental benefits cleanings, checkups, fillings, root canals, gum treatments, extractions, and more- Vision benefits eye exam, eyeglasses or contact lenses, laser eye surgery. Network benefits studentcare.net/works is working with dentists, optometrists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists who have reduced their professional fees to provide you with even greater coverage. Combined, they represent over 170 network places where you can save money! NEW benefits for 2007-08: scaling will be covered up-to 4 units per policy year and the cost of psychology will now include visits to Registered Clinical Counsellors The Plan can be combined with another health and dental plan (i.e. parent or spouse's employee benefit plan) to maximize your overall coverage and save on health-care costs. Alternately, if you're already covered by out of the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan equivalent health and dental plan, you can opt All enrolments and opt outs must be completed between: 2 students can enrol their spouse/dependants or opt out between Jan. 7 - 28, 2UU8. * Certain exceptions exist. Check your fee statement online at the UBC Student Service Centre or contact studentcare.net/works. For more Health & Dental Plan details, refer to tft&Blan text in this handbook or visit www.studentcare.net. WWW.STUDENTCARE.NET Take Good Cam Health & Dental Plan Office Room 61, SUB - Lower Level www.studentcare.net Toll-free: 1877 795-4421 sTUDenicaRe .nei/worKS I iHealthy AMS, Healthy You SA Nobel Peace Price Winner, Albert Schweitzer, once said, "Happiness is ^nothing more than good health and a bad memory/' At the AMS, we're not •sure about the bad memory part, but we strongly believe in good health and how important it is to you. That's why we provide you with the AMS/GSS [Health & Dental Plan. AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan The AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan is extended health and dental coverage, designed specifically for students to cover expenses not covered by basic health-care plans, such as prescription drugs, dental care, travel health coverage, health practitioners, vision care, and more. The Plan was mandated by student referenda in 1999 and 2001. More detailed information about the Plan, including claim forms and details on how to enroll family or opt out, is available at www.studentcare.net, or at the Health & Dental Plan Office on campus (1-877-795-4421 | SUB Room 61, Lower Level). Who is covered? All AMS and GSS members who pay AMS fees for the Health & Dental Plan are automatically enrolled, including full- and part-time students, international students, and those auditing a course. To verify if you are enrolled in the Health & Dental Plan, check your fee statement and look for the "AMS med/dent fee" line item. You can do this online through the Student Services Portal ( students, ubc.ca/ssc). What is covered and how much does it cost? The Plan includes benefits for prescription drugs, travel health coverage, vision care, health practitioners, dental benefits, and more. The total cost of the Plan is $207.10 per student, included automatically with university fees each September. The policy year is from September 1st, 2007 to August 31st, 2008. Students beginning in January 2008 will be assessed $138.07 for coverage from January 1st to August 31st, 2008. Dr. Charles Borton Family Dental Practice Check-ups and Cleanings • White fillings (Mercury free) Emergency Treatment • Teeth Whitening (Bleaching) 4343 West ioth Avenue Please Call 222-7874 (22-BRUSH) New Patients Welcome! ident society ease and convenience Looking for ways to simplify your fife? It all starts with a visit to your Shoppers on Campus at UBC. You'll find ail your everyday needs under one roof. • easypix™ - Prints from digital on site • Health • Beauty • Groceries • Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable pharmacists • We accept ail UBC/AMS Health Plan Insurance 5950 University Blvd. What if I already have health and dental coverage? If you're covered by another extended plan (i.e. parent or spouse's employee plan), you can combine both plans to maximize your overall coverage and reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses. You may also choose to opt out of the AMS/GSS Plan and have the fee reversed from your student account. All opt outs must be completed within the Change-of-Coverage Period (see below) or within three weeks of your registration date, whichever is later. If it is your first time opting out, you will need to provide proof of other health and dental coverage. Visit www.studentcare.net and follow the on-screen instructions for opting out. (604) 228-.IBS Can I enrol my spouse or dependants? Students have the option of enrolling their spouse and/or dependants by completing an enrolment process and paying an additional fee. Common law and same-sex couples are eligible. If you want to cover your spouse or dependants, you must renew your family enrolment during the Change-of-Coverage Period each year. Visit www. studentcare.net and follow the on-screen instructions for enrolments. SHOPPERS » Change-of-Coverage Period Students can opt out or enrol their family during the following periods only: • For students starting in September: Sept. 4th - 25th, 2007 • For students starting in January: Jan. 7th - 28th, 2008 (New Winter Term 2 students only) Blackout Period Claims processing is delayed while www.studentcare.net/works waits for complete enrolment lists, after opt outs and enrolments have been processed. Returning eligible students who were covered in 2007's Winter Term 2 will not experience a Blackout Period in Winter Term 1. All other students will have a Blackout Period during the first two months of Winter Term 1. Only new Winter Term 2 students will experience a Blackout Period in 2008's Winter Term 2. Claims can be dropped off at the Health & Dental Plan Office, but they will not be processed until the Blackout Period ends. You may also hold your claims until this time. Remember: Claims are your responsibility until received by Sun Life. Practitioners and pharmacists can't accept Pay Direct or assignment of benefits during the Blackout Period. * lealth Plan Premium Assistance Fund rull reimbursement of the health plan fee is available on a need-basis from the GSS and AMS. "he application for reimbursement requires detailed financial information. Please note that the jleadline is October 5th, 2007 at 4:00pm for applications for the period of September 1st, 2007 r August 31st, 2008. The deadline for applying for the Assistance Fund is February 8th, 2008 for (nose students who enrolled at UBC for the first time in January 2008. Students can fill out an "ipplication on-line at www.gss.ubc.ca/health, and submit it to the GSS Office. You may mail or .Jrop off accompanying documents at the UBC Graduate Centre (6371 Crescent Road, UBC). 'lease direct any questions to Ahmed Mtiraoui at health@gss.ubc.ca. Vlandatory Health Insurance for new International Students (iMED) MED is the mandatory basic health insurance program the University provides for new nternational students. All new international students (except those from Tec de Monterrey) are automatically enrolled in the iMED plan, which provides coverage for the three-month waiting Deriod for BC MSP or for the entire length of a one-term exchange. Medical benefits include smergency hospitalization and medical services for an unexpected sickness or injury. Once you egister for your first class, a fee of $120 (for all students except one-term exchange students, for whom the fee is $ 170) will appear on your student account and your card will be sent to you via smail; print it and keep it with you at all times. For more details about the iMED policy, coverage dates, opt-out eligibility, adding dependants and other related information, please visit the iMED web site at www.david-cummings.com/imed. UNIVERSITY PHARMACY "Yowr Campus Independent Drug Store" LM__/Hr-\_B $0imm ^WSt COMPLETE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE STUDENT INSURANCE BILLET}'ELECTRONIC"ALL* GREAT SELECTION OF FRONT STORE ITEMS WIDE SELECTION OF GREETING CARDS REXALL BRAND PRODUCTS KEY CUTTING SERVICE & BUS TICKETS f|| 604 224 3202 5754 University Boulevard (In The Village) MONDAY-FRIDAY|...., 9am -8pm SAX SUN AND HOLIDAY.... 10 am - 6 pm ams student society 89 Safety is a state of mind Safety means more than just security guards, flashlights, and pepper spray. Your physical safety is our priority, and so is your emotional comfort. UBC and the AMS offer a wide range of safety services to produce, maintain and enforce your safety on campus. Major Safety Resources Emergency Non-emergency AMS Safety Coordinator (SUB) 604-822-5355 BC Ambulance 911 604-872-5151 Counselling Services 604-822-3811 Campus Security (2133, East Mall) 604-822-2222 604-822-8609 First Aid 604-822-4444 604-822-4444 RCMP (2990, Westbrock Mall) 911 604-224-1322 RCMP Victim Services 604-835-0850 Student Health Services 604-822-7011 Vancouver Fire Rescue 911 604-665-6000 AMS Safewalk Why walk alone when you can call Safewalk? The safety and comfort of everyone on campus is important to the AMS, and that's why Safewalk is here. • For a walk call 604-822-5355 • Use one of our Direct Line Phones (at Koerner Library, Woodward Library, Scarfe, or the SRC) • Use a Blue Light Phone and ask Campus Security to contact us • Stop by our office in the SUB — on the main concourse, right across from the Gallery Lounge Blue Light Phone & Campus Security Look out for the poles! Blue Light Phones are at various locations around campus. They provide you with direct access to Campus Security 24 hours a day. For safety concerns, assistance or general information including directions, push the button once and Security will answer your call. Safety phones are also located in most campus elevators. They will direct you to Campus Security. AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre Located in SUB 119 A&B, The SASC offers support services to survivors of sexual assault and other forms of violence, as well as their friends, family members and partners. They are committed to education and the support of students, staff, faculty, and visitors of all genders. They offer counselling, accompaniments, information and referrals. They also facilitate specialized workshops and training sessions, develop public education campaigns and hold special events related to anti-violence work. All services are free and confidential. For more information on programs and services or on volunteer opportunities visit their website (www.ams.ubc.ca/sasc), give them a call (604-827-5180), or email the Coordinator (sascprog@ams.ubc.ca). \ f I I I I I IB UBCs Full-Service Dive Shop! Experience adventure other people only dream about. Learn to dive with the Aqua Society, Canada's oldest scuba club! Already a diver, and looking for some bottom time? Our full-service shop can provide equipment sales, rentals, and a wide variety of courses from beginner to seasoned pro! Drop by the lower level of the SUB and see what we have to offer, from our monthly FREE club dives to our trips around BC. Membership is open to anyone, so come on by and join today! diveubc.com 604-822-3329 Academic Extraordinaire AMS Tutoring JAMS Tutoring service is available for all UBC students. Whether you are in first or second year in need of assistance with writing essay thesis statements, grasping concepts, absorbing materials better, or struggling with a course, visit SUB 2490 and AMS Tutoring will come to rescue. Email AMS Tutoring at tutoring@ams.ubc.ca or visit www.ams.ubc.ca/tutor and help is on its way! Free Study Space Besides the exam database, the AMS continues to offer free study space. During the free study space times, one room will be set aside for "group discussion" study space, and the other room provided will be for "silent" study. Both rooms will be equipped with tables, chairs, and power outlets for the purpose of plugging in laptops. The SUB is wireless-enabled, so students with wireless laptops will be able to access Internet resources as well. The SUB map on P. 197 will help you get around in the SUB. Make sure you keep your Insider with you wherever you go! If you have any questions about free study space, don't hesitate to contact our VP Administration Sarah Naiman via phone 604-822-3961 or email her at vpadmin@ams.ubc.ca. UBC Libraries Asian Library I 604-822-2023 I 1871 West Mall | Here you can find materials in Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Urdu and Indonesian). Biomedical Branch Library I 604-875-4505 I Oak and 12th Ave, Vancouver | Located at Vancouver General Hospital, this library is part of the Life Sciences Libraries network. Chapman Learning Commons I 604-822-4505 I Here you are provide with comfortable seating, group study rooms, workshops, wireless network, laptops, and word processing software. David Lam Library I 604-822-9399 I 2033 Main Mall | Materials on commerce and business administration. Education Library I 604-822-3767 I 2125 Main Mall | Here you can find all aspects and levels of education, curriculum materials, and children's books. Extension Library I 604-822-3424 I Room 283, 1958 Main Mall | This library provides online, phone and mail service for off-campus UBC credit course and correspondence course students. For more information, contact them at extlib@interchange.ubc.ca. Fine Arts I 604-822-3943 I 1961 East Mall, UBC | Here you can find materials on architecture, community and regional planning, costume, graphics, sculpture, design, and painting. It is located in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Need help? try YouthinBC.com or call 604-872-3311 confidential, non-judgmental, free support from the Crisis Centre ams student society 9^ Back to School Event # enter to win a Sony PSP *no purchase necessary School Supp«es UBC Gear Come & See us for custom made t-shirts, fiats, hoodies, cups, etc, for your club or group! Main concourse SUB. p: 822-6239 ^putpost@ams.ubc.ca BOX OFFICE \ business owned and operated by your student society www.ams.ubcca i 9^ www.ams.ub First Nations House of Learning (Xwi7xwa) Library I 604-822-8738 I (1985 West Mall) For phenomenal collections on First Nations in British Columbia, including contextual materials on Canadian First Nations, and in addition to issues of national and international interest to First Nations and Indigenous peoples, visit this library. To know more about First Nations House of Learning, please go to P.26. Hamber Library I 604-875-2155 I (4480 Oak St, Vancouver) Located at Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC, this library is part of the Life Sciences Libraries network. Humanities and Social Sciences I 604-822-2725 I (2nd floor, 1958 Main Mall) Here you can find collections and reference services in humanities and social sciences, government publications, maps, atlases, journals, microform, and numeric data files. It is located in Koerner Library. Interlibrary Loan I 604-822-2274 I (Room 283, Koerner Library) This office is divided into three units: Media Bookings, ILL Borrowing and ILL Lending. Walter C. Koerner Library I 604-822-2725 I (1958 Main Mall) Here you can find collections and reference service in humanities and social sciences, government publications, journals and microforms, numeric data files, Map & Atlas Collection, and Interlibrary Loan. Law Library I 604-822-9379 I (1822 East Mall) Music Library I 604-822-6835 I (6361 Memorial Road) You can find cool scores and non- circulating recordings. Okanagan Library I 250-807-9128 I (3333 University Way, Kelowna) The new UBC Library located in Kelowna. It provides reference service and collections to support the needs of faculty, students, staff and community researchers at UBCs Okanagan campus. Rare Books and Special Collections I 604-822-2521 I (1 st floor, 1961 East Mall) Robson Square I 604-822-3725 I (800 Robson St, Vancouver) To find collections supporting the needs of students, faculty, staff, and community researchers at UBCs downtown campus Science and Engineering Division I 604-822-3295 I (1961 East Mall, UBC) Reference service and collections for chemical, physical & geological sciences, computer science, engineering, and meteorology can be found at this library. St. Paul's Hospital Library I 604-806-8425 I (1081 Burrad St, Vancouver) Part of the Life Sciences Libraries network. University Archives I 604-822-5877 I (Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall) To find repository of documents, photographs and other historical materials preserving the corporate memory of the University, go to the University Archives. Woodward Biomedical Library I 604-822-4440 I (2198 Health Sciences Mall) Materials on the health and life sciences (biology, botany, dentistry, medicine, nutrition, pharmacy, and zoology) can be found here. ams student society 93 1 Spectacular! Dramatic! ^li_i_k_r * 's_^^_g^ Culture Magical! Always free for UBC students! UBC Museum of Anthropology www.moa.ubc.ca | 6393 N.W. Marine Drive, I UBC | 604-822-3828 Uniquely set on the cliffs of Point Grey, the Museum of Anthropology at the University of * British Columbia is one of Canada's foremost museums, world-renowned for its collections, i research, teaching, public programs, and community connections. The mandate of the t Museum is to investigate, preserve, and preser ' objects and expressions of human creativity in order to promote appreciation and respect for I world cultures. Serving as both a university and public institution, the Museum of Anthropology is devoted to balancing research, teaching, publi programs, visitor services, and the developmer documentation, and preservation of collections through its distinctive blend of professional and academic staff, students, and volunteers The Museum provides visitors with information about cultural objects from around the world1 with a focus on the First Nations, and it stimulates university students' critical thinking as well as their understanding of cross-cultural issues. The Museum strives to pose questions about anthropological, aesthetic, educational, and political challenges. There are also many intellectually inspiring exhibits throughout the year at the Museum of Anthropology. One of the perks of being a UBC student is that you are admitted free with yourv UBC student ID. The Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 1 lam to 5pm. The beauty of history and artifacts awaits you on North West Marine Drive. AMS Art Gallery sacart@ams.ubc.ca | 238F-SUB Boulevard www.ams.ubc.ca/amsgallery 604-822-2361 The Alma Mater Society Art Gallery, located on the main floor of the Student Union Building, provides a great opportunity for UBC students and non-UBC students to showcase and promote their work. Every year the Art Gallery receives numerous applications from students and local artists, as well as the Visual Arts Department to exhibit class projects. The AMS Art Gallery also houses its own permanent collection, which provides an excellent demonstration of the evolution of Canadian art during the last 50 years. The AMS Art Gallery presents its permanent collection twice annually. www.ams.u I The Best of Vancouver is at The Chan chan.centre@ubc.ca | 6265 Crescent Road, UBC | 604-822-9197 www.chancentre.com | Monday - Saturday: 12 noon - 5pm Vancouver is one of the most vibrant, progressive cities in the world, and UBCs Chan Centre for the Performing Arts has played a role in reflecting a wealth of creativity, and dynamic energy to the community. Since its opening in 1997, the Chan Centre has earned an international reputation for its spectacular design and stellar acoustics. The Chan Centre embodies more than just what meets the eye on the outside. Once you take a chance to explore the interior, you will soon be blown away by stunning architectural features such as floor-to-ceiling windows facing a mature evergreen forest in the glass lobby and warm, natural acoustics in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. UBC Botanical Garden botg@interchange.ubc.ca | 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver | 604-822-5858 www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org The UBC Botanical Garden, founded by John Davidson in 1916, is one of the prime attractions and most celebrated cultural sites on campus. Located on Southwest Marine Drive, its main features include Alpine, Asian, Native, Food, Physic and Winter gardens, and the Nitobe Memorial (Japanese) Garden. Some 40 hectares (110 acres) in size, the UBC Botancial Garden has over 8000 different plants in its collections. These are used for research, education and display, but don't let the facts bore you. The beauty of the plants and flowers is, in fact, beyond description! Cherry blossoms and rhododendrons are what to see in April and May, irises and lilies bloom in June, and autumn brings colourful leaf displays. Be Greener • because Greener is Better! UBC Sustainability Office sustain@interchange.ubc.ca | 2329 West Mall | 604-827-5641 www.sustain.ubc.ca/students.html What is sustainability? Your AMS Insider can give you the definition, but if you choose not to visit the UBC Sustainability Office (www.sustain.ubc.ca/students.html) to learn more, you are missing out! Sustainability means "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". Since 1997, the Sustainability Office has been committed to developing an environmentally responsible campus that is economically viable and reflects the values of campus community members. The Office assists UBC in assuming a leadership role through practicing sustainable development and instilling sustainable development values in its graduates and employees through research, teaching, and operations. It also facilitates a number of focused programs that aim to reduce energy and resource consumption on campus, encourage the construction of green buildings, and involve all members j of the campus in the effort to make the University a fully sustainable community. The UBC Sustainability Office has many partners, such as the AMS Student Environment Centre (www.ams.ubc.ca/sec), GoSustainable (www.sustain.ubc.ca/students/index.htm), UBC Waste Management (www.recycle.ubc.ca), University Town (www.universitytown.ubc.ca), and many others, eagerly waiting for you and other UBC students to come and participate in saving the planet together. ams student society 9S Think glob^ support your AMS food outlets! I AMS Food and Beverage I Owned and operated by your Student Society, the AMS Food and Beverage Department endeavours to procure, prepare and serve food and beverage products by the most sustainable means available to us. Our purchasing practices are in accordance with the AMS Ethical Purchasing Policy and we make every effort to procure food from local sources whenever possible. IBjp53|_^31Il§0© Fair Trade Coffee Did you know that all AMS Food and Beverage Outlets only serve Fair Trade Coffee? All of our coffees are shade grown, bird friendly and organic. Bio-degradable Food Containers If you forgot your own container and don't want to use Styrofoam, we are currently offering 100% bio-degradable food containers for purchase at cost ($0.25). (The Pendulum, Bernoulli's Bagels, the moon and The Honour Roll) Composting The AMS Food and Beverage Department currently composts 100% of its pre-consumer food waste. Eco-cards Buy 10 coffees in your own mug and receive your next coffee free. (Snack Attack, Blue Chip Cookies, Bernoulli's Bagels and The Pendulum) Travel Mugs Don't have your own mug? Purchase one at cost ($6.00 incl tax) from Blue Chip Cookies and receive your first medium coffee free. -$0.15 Discounts Get your $0.15 discount on any hot beverage (coffee, tea, hot chocolate) when you bring your own mug, and avoid paying the $0.10 Green Tax for a total savings of $0.25. (Snack Attack,The Pendulum, Bernoulli's Bagels and Blue Chip Cookies) Bring your own Container Save $0.25 when you bring your own re-usable food container (The Pendulum, Bernoulli's Bagels, the moon and The Honour Roll) ALMA DENTAL CENTRE m at 4th & Alma 604 222 8430 General, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Smile Makeovers Whitening Systems Metal-free restorations One Appointment Crowns Dental Implants Root Canal Therapy Digital X-rays Sedation Dentistry & Wisdom Teeth Extractions www.DentistBC.com Over 20 Locations throughout the Lower Mainland o m Call I-888-NO-FEAR-1 for a location near you! Open 7 days a Week New patients and Emergencies Welcome Sedation Dentistry & Laser Dentistry We have a wide selection on designer frames and sunglasses, such as: Gucci • Ralph Lauren ♦ Prada • Ray Ban * Armani • Versace • Oakley ♦ Kenneth Cole • Versus CD • Roberto Cava* Maui Jim Juicy Couture and Miss 60 € i We stock-up a wide seletion of contac£len$es on-site where you can pick up on the same day. J J *QoMpon on page. 64. FREE VISION TESTS ON SITE Your optician can use a computerized system to check your vision and provide you with corrective lenses. : HfQusJ v&iOt#*^ UBC Village 5731 Dalhousie Road, Vancouver. B.CV6T2H9 (behind McDonald's} Tel: 604.225.0708 houseofvisionoptical@emaiLcom Term One Events For details, please visit www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/academicyear.cfm or www.ams.ubc.ca/events. Sept 3 Labour Day - University closed Sept 4 First Day of Term 1 Sept 4 Imagine UBC Sept 4-7 AMS Back to School Show in the SUB Sept 5 Last day to pay Term 1 tuition Sept 5 "Pit Night" at Partyroom & Courtyard hosted by the Pit Pub Sept 6 AMS Events & Firstweek presents Girl Talk (8pm) Sept 7 AMS Welcome Back BBQ at Mclnnis Field (1 pm) Sept 8 AMS Connect Shinerama & All-Ages Concert in the Ballroom Sept 10-11 Vancouver Fringe Fest at UBC (8pm) Sept 11 All President's Dinner in the Ballroom Sept 17 Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards for University Bursaries and Work Study Sept 18 Last day to change or withdraw from most Term 1 courses Sept 19-21 AMS Clubs Days in the SUB Sept 20 Smart Cookies (Residence) Sept 21 Beer Garden in Ballroom hosted by the Ski & Board Club Sept 24-26 AMS Connect Volunteer Opportunity Fair on North Concourse Sept 27 Big Brother, Big Sister Night in the Ballroom (12pm) Sept 27 UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Music and Live Theatre Sept 28-30 AMS Speakeasy volunteer training in SUB 214/216 (8pm) Sept 28 Beer Garden in Partyroom & Courtyard hosted by PrideUBC Oct 4 AMS Events, CBC Radio, and The Chan present "Mother Mother" at Telus Studio Theatre Oct 8 Thanksgiving Day - University closed Oct 9-12 AMS Fall Marketplace in the SUB Oct 12 K'naan, The Dusty Foot Philosopher in the Pit Pub (8pm) Oct 15 Happy birthday to your AMS! ams student society 9*7 BeachUife Holidays, c o m P|||WL-_ THMtLMMO... BMU... WSETMMM... Small backpacking groups - Big adventure Check out our website for more information and enter to win a free trip! Or email us at info@beachlifeholidays.com 98 www.ams.ubc.ca Term One Events continued For details, please visit www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/academicyear.cfm or www.ams.ubc.ca/events. Oct 15 Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards for students with disabilities Oct 17 Go Global Fair (10:30am) Oct 18 Trailer Park Boys in the Pit Pub Oct 23 The Russian Futurists with Guests in the Pit Pub Oct 26 AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre Volunteer Training in Council Chambers (5pm) Oct 27 AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre Volunteer Training in Council Chambers (10am) Oct 28 AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre Volunteer Training in Council Chambers (1 2pm) Nov 4 Lieutenant General Romeo Dallaire lecture at The Chan (8pm) Nov 9 Craig Cariff concert at the Gallery Lounge, SUB (8pm) Nov 11 Remembrance Day - University closed (Nov 1 2) Nov 16 AMS Whistler Lodge ticket sale starts Nov 19-23 AMS Holiday Gift Fair in the SUB Nov 25 Michele Landsberg & Stephen Lewis lecture at "IreChan (8pm) Nov 26-30 AMS Holiday Gift Fair in the Sl#^ Nov 29 Aaron Pritchett at the Pit Pub (8pm) Nov 30 Last day of Term 1 Dec 5 Exams start Dec 19 Exams end Dec 25 Christmas Day Dec 26 Boxing Day ams student society Fall2007 Term One TimeTable 8:00 monday tuesday Wednesday 8:30 9:00 J 9:30 10:00 1 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 _ 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 L www.ams.ubc.ca thursdcty' friday ""
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