United with Arts – Monday, Dec. 5th
A United Way Awareness Event featuring agency speaker Ted Kuntz.
Campus Security Lost and Found Sale – Friday, December 2
Lots of items on sale for great prices and a good cause. Wander through the SUB to take a look!
OAB Bake Sale – Thursday, Dec. 1
10:00-12:30
Board and Senate Room (Old Admin. Building)
This by-donation event will feature sweet and savoury items that will accommodate all tastes.
Bakers are required, so please contact fred.woo@ubc.ca if you plan to bake anything. People contributing baked goods will have their names entered into a draw for some fabulous prizes.
Campus Security Donut Sale – Wednesday, Nov. 30
What a deal: donuts and a coffee on sale for $2! Get it while you can, these treats sell out early every year!
VPS Burger and Pint Night – Wednesday, Nov. 23
Brighten up these dark November days! Enjoy a delicious beverage, burger, and garlic fries with the great company of your colleagues. At The Point Grill, last year’s inaugural event sold out fast so don’t wait. Contact united.way@ubc.ca to reserve your tickets!
SPPH Pancake Breakfast – Wednesday, Nov. 23
A HUGE success, the team blasted its goal of $500! With a gluten station, fruit, and drinks, what more can you ask for?! $5 – all proceeds to United Way.
UBC Food Services Coupon Books
For just $4, these books represent $17 worth of savings up to April 2012. All purchases are eligible for a draw for a $50 UBC Food Services gift card.
Student Housing & Hospitality Services Garage Sale – Wednesday, Nov. 9
11:00am to 2:00pm
Acadia Park Commons Block
Garage sale items sold to staff, students and faculty. All proceeds go directly to the United Way of the Lower Mainland! Everyone Welcome.
2nd Annual UBC Library Spelling Bee – Wednesday, Nov. 9
12:30-1:30
Irving K. Barber Learning Center
The English Department Faculty and Staff team TIED with the Math Department, so they’ll share the UBC Library/United Way Cup of Victory this year! Spellers were challenged with words from bellwether to sphairistike. Pictures to come!
Museum of Anthropology Food and Culture Fest – Monday, Nov. 7
Museum of Anthropology
A sell-out once again! The handmade samosas, chana masala, rice pudding, and chai tea were to-die-for and the warm atmosphere of friends meeting for lunch on a rainy day made it extra special.
Sage Bistro 2nd Annual United Way Reception – Thursday, Nov. 3
Sage Bistro at University Centre
An incredible event filled with food, the laughter of friends and colleagues, and a dose of healthy competition every excellent silent auction fosters. Event total and pictures to come!
Garage & Bake Sale – Thursday, Nov. 3
Board and Senate Room (Old Admin. Building)
With plenty of purchasing and socializing, the Garage and Bake Sale raised $679.60; a new record!
Life Sciences Pancake Breakfast
The 16th annual event raised a total of $2,261.51 while UBC’s best celebrity chefs – Vice Presidents, Deans, Heads and Directors served up a delicious breakfast with style.
The 1st Annual Campaign Kick-Off! – Friday, October 21
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
The ball hockey tournament was won by the Ball Hogs! The DJ was superb, the beer, pop and pizza were great. The 50/50 pot was at $1,305, the big winner of $652.50 was Tim Cressman, what a great start to a new job!
We raised a total of $2,483.43; great for a first time event! Join us next year to watch this tradition grow.
Thank you for your support, participation, and contributions.
The Great Pancake Race – October 18
Koerner Plaza
Hear ye! Hear ye! The Great Pancake Race III is officially closed. All team members should be commended for their sportsmanlike conduct, their adeptness with a frying pan, and their colourful attire.
Official Results
2011 Champions: Classroom Services Space Cases (Twitter is still buzzing about the Smarties Justin Marples offered the Official Referee before the first heat). Check out their profile on the Classroom Services Blog!
Second: UBC Bookstore’s The Flip Flops
Third: Engineers without Borders Batter Babes
Best Costume: Continuing Studies Leonard Nemoy