Thriving at SJC and Beyond
This November our campus celebrated 10 years of Thrive at UBC with a month of events and initiatives focused on building mental health. We’re proud of resident-led wellness committee for the programming they held at the College.
Staff Team Updates
I am writing to share some updates with you about our SJC staff team. Please join me in welcoming Yuki Kaneki, the new Membership & Guest Room Coordinator as well as saying a fond farewell to Sarah Ling, Community Engagement Manager.
Words of Wisdom from Ian Okabe | Former Assistant Principal
Earlier this summer we announced the retirement of Dr. Ian Okabe, who served at St. John’s College from July 2012 to June 2019 as Assistant Principal for Alumni Engagement. In this post, Ian reflects on his journey and shares words of wisdom with residents and alumni of the College.
Introducing our New Resident Life Advisors
St. John’s College has appointed two residents to serve as the Resident Life Advisors. Congratulations to Shams Alanzi and Fabrício Bagatini Cachuço! These are new positions in the SJC community which officially begin on August 15, 2019.
Farewell to Ian Okabe, Assistant Principal
From 2012 to July 2019, the St. John’s College community was fortunate to work with Ian Okabe, Assistant Principal for Alumni Engagement. We wish Ian all the best in the next chapter of his life and thank him for his years of wonderful service at St. John’s College!
SJC couple visits after a decade
Once in a while, alumni from St. John’s College make a special visit to the office to say hello, long after they have lived in residence. They share stories about their careers and better yet, some couples have gotten married and created new journeys together. This summer, Denise and James Chiltin scheduled time during their cross-country road trip on July 31 to visit their old stomping grounds at UBC.
Main Office Renovation
August 2, 2019 Our main office was recently renovated to improve its functionality as the number of people using the main office has increased. We hope you enjoy our new look!
Hot Lunch
Are you a UBC staff member? You’re invited to our cross-campus staff networking initiative! At our dining hall, we host luncheons on the last Wednesday of each month and invite UBC leaders to introduce themselves and their portfolios. For $10, enjoy a delicous meal and an excellent opportunity to network and engage in meaningful conversations with staff from other units.
Research
As UBC’s international graduate residence, St. John’s College is a diverse community of graduate students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars from over 40 countries. As a member of the Vice-Provost International Team, we are a residential and research hub for UBC’s International Strategic Plan where both local and global issues intersect. We develop and partner […]
Who and Where We Are
St. John’s College is part of a proud heritage, which dates back to the famed St. John’s University in Shanghai, China. Learn more about our unique location and community.
Are you a new or current resident?
We are proud to have a community made up of residents and scholars from over 40 different countries. If you are a new or current resident, explore our College resources!
Hot Lunch for UBC Staff
Are you a UBC staff member? You’re invited to our cross-campus staff networking initiative – Hot Lunch! Buy tickets for the last Wednesday of the month.
The World Around Our Table
We welcome you to experience “the world around our table” at St. John’s College. Explore the unique dining and catering services provided by SJC Culinary Services.
Guest and Meeting Rooms
St. John’s College values boutique-style service. We offer guest rooms to UBC’s academic visitors as well as space for events that are booked with catering services.