Presented by UBC Sustainability Hub, come down to the Student Sustainability FEST! to learn about sustainability learning opportunities at UBC. Featuring music from the Blank Vinyl Project, merch giveaways, free snacks, beverages and much more!
Visit one of UBC's underrated spots to connect with students, staff and faculty, who will share how UBC students can integrate sustainability into their studies and extra-curricular activities at UBC.
Register in advance to attend as a VIP ticket holder to receive a limited edition custom FEST! graphic sticker, free snack vouchers, and enter our prize draw.
Agenda:
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sustainability Scholars: Research to Action Conference 2025
Learn how UBC Graduate Students are informing what local governments, institutions and NGOs are doing to future-proof people, cities, and urban spaces through their applied research as part of the UBC Sustainability Scholars program. Featuring a keynote presentation by George P.R. Benson (Senior Manager of Economic Development and Market Transformation, Zero Emissions Innovation Centre) to kick off the afternoon.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Student Booths
Find out how to get involved with student groups who are pushing the dial on sustainability at UBC. Grab a free cup of coffee from the Food Hub Market and connect with folks from: Agora Café, AMS Sustainability, Bike Kitchen, Climate Justice UBC, and UBC Botany Enthusiasts Club.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Live music! Blank Vinyl Project Presents
Take a breath of fresh air, slow down, and enjoy acoustic sets from some of your favourite student performers throughout the afternoon! More information about artists and set times to come.
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sustainability Hub: Take Action Workshops!
Join students and staff from the Sustainability Hub to learn more about how students can join free programs to engage with sustainability at UBC and beyond. Featuring presentations and hand-on activities from Sustainability Ambassadors, the Catalyst program, and Climate Emergency Week.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free Hot Honey Popcorn!
Need something sweet and spicy to keep you energized for the afternoon? VIP ticket holders will be eligible to pick up a bag of fresh popcorn, hot off the CIRS popcorn cart! Served up by your friends at the Sustainability Hub, don't forget to register to receive this delicious treat.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Staff Booths
Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with UBC Vancouver staff units who are dedicated to connecting students to curricular and co-curricular sustainable learning opportunities. Featuring: Campus + Community Planning, Centre for Climate Justice, Centre for Community Engaged Learning, Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning, Indigenous Research Support Initiative, Slow Fashion Season, UBC Career Centre, UBC Library Climate Action Committee, and UBC Wellbeing.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Student Lounge
Take a quiet break from the festivities on our low sensory floor with comfy seating and sustainable word poetry.