Live at St. John’s College!
Interested in living at St. John’s College? Join us for our first information session on Friday, March 5 at 9 am. If you are a future resident, you may also want to join in as this is an opportunity to ask residents about life at the College!
Pandemic Stories from SJC Residents
Some of our residents have shared their experiences of living at St. John’s College during this pandemi and we thank them for sharing.
Life at SJC During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The year that it has been at 2111 Lower Mall, St. John’s College.
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.
Live Concert: “Los Parranderos” Performs at SJC
Join us for a live concert with “Los Parranderos” this Thursday night in the lecture hall!
Resident Fellows’ Speaker Series
The Resident Fellows’ Speaker Series (RFSS) is a space for SJC residents to share their theses, study, ideas, or whatever they like. There is no fixed format of presentation; you can do the more ‘traditional’ type of presentation alone, or with a partner (from St. John’s College or from the same department/ field of study), […]
Signature Events
University graduates live and work in a world strongly influenced by globalization on many levels. The application and cultural context of knowledge, and its consequences, will become more complex in the future. To ensure that our Junior Fellows (resident members) are prepared for this challenge, St. John’s College offers a wide variety of lecture series, […]
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.
SJC Founders’ Formal Dinner
Our annual formal dinner for all SJC residents and special guests is one you don’t want to miss!
September Orientation
If you are a new resident of the college, the SJC Early Start Orientation program provides many opportunities for you to get acquainted with Vancouver and prepare for your academic life at UBC.
Hot lunch with Dr. Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students
Menu: “Get Curried Away” Buffet
Hot Lunch with Professor Santa Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor
Menu: “Taste of Tuscany” Buffet
The lottery has now closed.
Welcome Back BBQ
All residents are invited to attend our Welcome to SJC BBQ on Friday, September 6 from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the Courtyard!
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.