| Second Issue: November/December |
| ‘Tis the Season for Social Causes |
| September and October were filled with UBC-TO activities, with nearly 200 alumni coming out to our events. We were invited to a special TIFF party organized by the UBC Film Production Alumni Association, hosted a UBC Dialogues event, went to a Toronto FC game, and had two pub nights. Special thanks to all who came out to the Toronto FC game and to Réa Beaumont, Sami Dong, Kristen Miller, Kilim Park, and Mark Savel for their help on the newsletter!
This issue, you will learn about our UBC Connections in Toronto, November A&E, and The Distillery District.
Special call out: Danielle DaCruz is calling for mentors for our mentorship program in 2011, and Alex Cameron is calling on all hockey players that are UBC grads in Toronto for the Alumni Hockey Tournament in spring 2011.
If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact me, Elliot Ng at elliot@ubcto.com. |
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| Nov 26 – A Reception to Rebuild Haiti |
Join us on November 26 as the Honourary Consul General of Haiti, Dr. Eric Pierre, and his wife, Helen Pierre, will share the current situation of the reconstruction process from their recent visit to Haiti. Hors d’œuvres will be served at this intimate reception. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn more about international development.
There will also be a Mad Men-themed silent auction to rebuild a school in Haiti. All proceeds will be donated to Pierspective, a non-profit organization supporting the reconstruction efforts in Haiti. Tax receipts will be issued for silent auction items. So dress up for the occasion!
Find out more about Pierspective at haitiaide.ca.
Date & Time:
Friday, November 26. 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location:
The Drake Hotel – Corner Cafe + Bistro, 1150 Queen St W – map
Tickets cost $23.00, with $5.00 from each ticket being donated to Pierspective. Door prizes available.
Dress code: Mad Men
Order your tickets online today as quantities are limited. For more information contact Eleanor Battison at 1-800-883-3088 or at eleanor.battison@ubc.ca. |
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| The Powerful UBC Connections |
By Elliot Ng
It sounded insignificant that only 0.1% of the GTA population is UBC grads. However I experienced too many of a UBC coincidence during the planning of the TFC game. I cannot help but wonder how strong our UBC connections in Toronto really are. Read more |
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| November Arts & Entertainment |
By Réa Beaumont
Presenting a sampling of the hundreds of events taking place in November. Check out The National Ballet’s Cinderella, Barenaked Ladies, The Rankin Family’s Acoustic Tour, Ozzy Ozbourne North American tour, and much more. Read more |
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| Our Neighourhood: Distillery District |
By Mark Savel
Imagine a cool, historical and hip place in a big city that would allow you to escape the corporate chains and big box retailers found in most major cities! For many this is only a dream, but for those living in Toronto, we have The Distillery District. (Check out also Toronto’s first European-styled Christmas Market) Read more |
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| Calls For Mentors |
Danielle DaCruz is the Mentorship Program Chair at UBC-TO. Her goal is to engage young UBC-TO alumni with more experienced industry experts to help them develop a variety of skills to succeed as leaders in the workplace and community at large.
Currently, she is looking for mentors who:
have 7+ years work experience
are able to commit 3-5 hours a month from Jan – May 2011
are keen to make a difference
Contact her via email at danielle@ubcto.com. Read more |
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| Nov 16 – Last Pub Night of the Year |
The next Third Tuesday Pub Night is taking place Tuesday, November 16, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 pm.
C’est What?
67 Front Street EAST, Toronto map
Public transit: King Street East at Church Street
RSVP on Facebook.
Bring a friend! Check out pictures of recent pub nights. Note: There will be NO pub night in December. |
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| Nov 17 – Sauder Business Club’s Event |
| Are you making the most of today’s mobile technology? Whether you use an Android, BlackBerry smartphone, or an iPhone, there are applications available to help you manage your social media properties, increase your productivity, and stay informed on current events. The Sauder Business Club of Toronto cordially invites all UBC alumni to “Making the Most of Mobile”. Our panel of experts will help you understand the mobile application landscape and review some popular and little-known business apps. They will also give an overview of the mobile industry in Toronto, and how it’s helping to shape mobile trends and build apps for Fortune 500 companies.
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 17. 630-830 pm
Location:
Ogilvy Renault LLP, Suite 3800, 200 Bay Street map
$25.00 per person (includes beverages and appetizers)
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| CUSO-VSO Celebrating 50 Years of Overseas Service |
By John Conway, Professor Emeritus UBC and Michael Clague, C.M. (UBC Class of 1963)
The UBC Connection. 50 years ago, UBC President Norman Mackenzie supported 2 UBC grads to volunteer in an international development project in Ghana. In 2008, CUSO merged with VSO to join as a worldwide volunteer organization for international development. To celebrate his 50 years of volunteer service, UBC is hosting a celebration of dialgoue and interaction on Dec 4-5, 2010 in Vancouver. Read more |
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| COMMENTS |
ARE YOU A HOCKEY PLAYER? |
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Calling for editors
We are looking for couple of editors/proofreaders for this newsletter. Interested? Please contact Elliot Ng at elliot@ubcto.com.
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UBC-TO Alumni Hockey Tournament
Spring 2011: Alex Cameron is planning a hockey tournament for next year and is calling on all hockey players that are UBC grads in Toronto. The format is to be determined based on response – for example, faculties may form teams, or UBC-TO may play against other alumni teams. All skill levels are welcome. Are you interested? Please send us an email to alex@ubcto.com.
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