Love Your Planet Valentine’s Day is a day where we make a bit of extra effort to show our loved ones that we care. When you’re thinking of how you can show or celebrate your love this year, why not consider doing it in ways that are also full of care for the environment, and…
Events Calendar The UNA has developed the Events Calendar as a central hub for upcoming events at UBC that are of interest to residents. This article outlines how to use and navigate the Events Calendar, and what to expect in the next few months. This is an ongoing project that will continue to improve and…
Wesbrook Mall will be fully closed between Student Union Boulevard and University Boulevard to ALL traffic, cyclists and pedestrians starting January 14, 2019. This is necessary to complete the civil work and road work necessary for the opening of the new Bus Exchange and Exchange Residence. The largest impact is to traffic destined to Student Union…
New Year – New Tips! We are kicking off 2019 with some more sustainability tips for the community! Consider a Recycle it Right Resolution – With Your Coffee! Recycling isn’t always straightforward. A prime example is the disposable coffee cup – an elusive character when it comes to proper disposal. Disposable coffee cups are one…
UNA Holiday Hours Please be advised of the following holiday schedule for UNA facilities. The Old Barn and Wesbrook Community Centres: Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1: Closed Dec. 27 – 30: Open 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The UNA Main Office: Dec. 21 – Jan. 1: Closed Please note that UNA Access Cards applications…
Reducing Our Energy Consumption In October 2018 there was a natural gas pipeline rupture that reduced the Lower Mainland’s natural gas supply to 85% capacity. The UNA took steps to reduce our energy consumption by lowering temperatures within our facilities. This change affected the Wesbrook Community Centre, Old Barn Community Centre, and UNA main office, starting…
The University Neighbourhoods Association’s Strategic Plan is for 2019 – 2021. This is the UNA’s first Strategic Plan, developed by the Board and senior management over a number of months. The size of the community and the complexity of the issues facing it require a new approach to address them. This is a practical plan,…
UBC-UNA Neighbourhoods Liaison Committee Meeting eBrief November 5, 2018 The UBC-UNA Neighbourhoods Liaison Committee was formalized in April 2018 as part of the evolving partnership between UBC and the UNA and in recognition of the role of the UNA as an advisory body to the UBC Board of Governors. The Liaison Committee is co-chaired by…
HOLIDAY GIFTS Make small changes in how you give this year. Never given tickets as a gift before? What about swapping a couple imported gifts for a couple locally made ones? Every change makes a difference! CONSIDER GIVING An experience Tickets (sports, concerts, movies) Gift certificates (coffee shops, restaurants, spas) Subscriptions to streaming services Something…
Standby Power Did you know that 10% of the average B.C. electricity bill is from devices that are turned off, but still plugged in? This is called Standby Power (also known as vampire power or phantom load). Some particularly high-draining devices are: TVs, video game consoles, cable/satellite TV boxes, plugged in laptops (non-charging) To…