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2022-2023

Community Impact Report

UBC Inspired at a Glance

Our Annual Community Impact Report provides an overview of our programs, events, placemaking initiatives and community engagement. It also highlights the growth and successes of our portfolio in the past year and how we are work to fulfil UBC priorities and respond to our community’s needs. Most of all, it shows how working in partnership with community members, departments, student organizations and others helps create extraordinary experiences at UBC. 

This year saw the return of many beloved campus events, new community programs, and inspiring activities facilitated by community members through the Inspiring Community Grant program.

From events that brought us together

Summer on the Mall

Summer on the Mall brought free festivities and fun to Main Mall all summer long–from lawn games and lemonade, to mini-donuts and mini golf to pop-up concerts and more!

Thrive by the Fire

Community members gathered to listen to talented student performers as Lee Square was transformed into a cozy space for connection, community building, and conversations about mental health in support of Thrive month.

Kids ruled the campus!

at our annual Kids Take Over UBC event!

24 campus and community partners made Kids Take Over UBC possible

800+

young biodiversity enthusiasts participated in our monthly UTown@UBC Nature Club, in collaboration with Beaty Biodiversity Museum

"Before I Graduate"

a temporary outdoor installation prompted students to think about their time at UBC and how they want to spend it.

to programs that inspire…

Lights at Lee Square

From climate emergency, to messages of support, to community-generated art and more, the Lights at Lee Square illuminated the campus while highlighting UBC priorities.

Culture Club

The launch of Culture Club, a joint program with the Museum of Anthropology brought experiential learning opportunities to families, featuring storytelling, arts-based activities, and self-guided tours specially designed for young visitors.

Kids Fit

Helped kids move more and learn physical literacy skills, courtesy of UBC Kinesiology students!

Hundreds of “Tough Toddlers” showed us what they were made of at our annual Tough Toddler event with Active Kids!

218

bikes registered with Project 529 through our partnership with the UNA

$10,000

in funding was awarded to 24 outstanding (and inspiring) Community Grant projects led by students, faculty, staff, and UNA residents.

we shared and celebrated a year of community and connection

Inspired at the Chan

The launch of this new family-friendly concert series with the Chan Centre delighted kids and grown-ups alike, proving that you’re never too young to engage with arts and culture!

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Kids Take Over UBC

Brought 1000+ kids (and their grownups) to campus for Family Day fun, courtesy of 24 campus and community partners (our largest number ever)!

Kids Take Over UBC