Archive for the ‘News’ Category

UTown Community Grants

Let’s build community together! $1,000 Community Grants available to be won! Find out more.

November 23rd, 2011 by Katherine Xu

2011 UNA Election Results

Congratulations to Thomas Beyer and Erica Frank who have been elected for a 2-year term to the UNA Board of Directors. Total ballots cast: 634. Total spoiled ballots: 8. Total number of votes: 1,089.

  • Alexander, Richard: 172
  • Beyer, Thomas: 272
  • Frank, Erica: 221
  • Jung, Daniel: 159
  • Waud Loper, Janice: 116
  • Zhang, Lingyun: 149

September 29th, 2011 by Katherine Xu

Electoral Area A Information Bulletin

UBC Vancouver Campus is situated in “Electoral Area A”, which is part of the regional government of Metro Vancouver. The new publication “Occasional Bulletin” is designed to inform residents in Electoral Area A of matters of regional interest. Read the most current Bulletin.

September 22nd, 2011 by Katherine Xu

All Candidates Meeting

In this year’s UNA Election, six candidates are running for two Resident Director positions. All members of the UNA are encouraged to vote for their choice of directors. Come to hear what the candidates have to say and why you should vote for them.  You will have a chance to meet them face to face [...]

September 12th, 2011 by Katherine Xu

Free Community Access to MOA

We are pleased to announce that starting September 1, 2011, UNA Community Services Card holders can have free access to the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) and receive 10% off at the Museum Shop. All residents of the UNA are eligible for a free Community Services Card. Sign up now.

August 31st, 2011 by Katherine Xu

UBC Fees for Water Services

How does UBC receive water services? Who determines water rates for the UNA? How to read the water bill? UBC Campus & Community Planning has prepared some Frequently Asked Questions, and the UBC Utility Invoice Terms sheet to help you understand the water services and your water bill.

August 30th, 2011 by Katherine Xu

UBC Line Rapid Transit Study Community Update

Translink has prepared a Community Update on the UBC Line Rapid Transit Study. Read the consultation summary report to learn more.

August 13th, 2011 by Katherine Xu

UNA Waste and Water Action Plan Working Group

Would you like to join a community working group to support waste reduction and water conservation in the UNA neighbourhoods? UBC is developing Waste and Water Action Plans and currently convening working groups to identify Action Plan priorities and actions. Click here to read more.

May 18th, 2011 by Katherine Xu

UNA-UBC Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainability

The UNA and UBC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance joint sustainability objectives as part of the UBC Sustainability Initiative (USI). The MOU identifies six priority initial areas of focus, including community engagement, energy conservation and efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, transportation and mobility and building standards. These focus areas will help the UNA achieve its sustainability goals of community engagement, energy conservation and emissions reductions, waste reduction and water conservation.

May 4th, 2011 by Katherine Xu

Earth Hour Celebration

To celebrate Earth Hour 2011, UBC Unplugged invites you to turn off your lights and come out and join students and campus residents. Food, refreshments and music will be provided and raffle prizes will be awarded. Click here for more information.

March 23rd, 2011 by Katherine Xu