CGSS Featured Annual Events
The CGSS hosts many events throughout the year - event information will be shared via email.
Stay connected with CGSS to access engaging opportunities and events throughout the school year!
Year-Round
All over Vancouver
Sports Events
​The CGSS aims to inspire chemistry students to move their bodies with fun, fitness, and teamwork. We organize a variety of exciting sports events to keep students active and engaged, including indoor climbing, Bike to Work Week, the Sun Run, and team participation in "Storm the Wall."​​
October
CHEM D211
Halloween Party
We celebrate the spooky season with a Halloween Party!
Students are encouraged to attend in costume—whether it's a creepy costume or a chemist theme. The Pumpkin Carving Contest is a perfect chance to showcase your creativity with your carving skills.
December
CHEM B150
Holiday Skits
The Holiday Film Festival (lovingly known as Chemistry Skits) is always a hoot. Before the year ends, we gather to watch hilarious skits and short films created by students and faculty with a talent for comedy. These films capture the relatable drama of lab work, classes and exams.
December
CHEM B150
Holiday Card Making
The holiday card making event offers students the chance to design and craft thoughtful holiday cards for their loved ones. The personal touch added to each card will make the holiday season even more memorable.
February
Chem Department
Candygram Delivery
You can never express too much love or gratitude! On Valentine's Day, the CGSS encourages you to spread the love by delivering a bag of candy and a personalized love letter to your coworkers, your loved ones, or even yourself.
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Spring
Chem Department
Sock War
Sock war is a department-wide game of tag where a clean sock is the “weapon.” It's a game where strategy and teamwork are essential. Alliances often lead to unexpected betrayals. With excitement around every corner, it’s anyone’s guess who will emerge as the ultimate survivor.
April
CHEMD211
International Potluck
Good chemists are often great chefs! The International Potluck is co-hosted by the CGSS and the CDI. Chemists come to share and enjoy lovingly prepare dishes from diverse cultural backgrounds that reflect the department. It's a delicious way to celebrate our community and discover new flavors.
Twice annually
CHEM D211
Charity Coffee Time
An alternative to the weekly coffee times hosted by various research groups, CGSS organizes and bakes for charity coffee times where students contribute charitable causes of their choice.
June
CHEM D211
Summer Stressbuster
Summer can be a productive, yet stressful season for research. CGSS plans some stressbusters to help release the stress, including a Trivia Night where you can put your knowledge to the test, a department-wide homemade beer Brew-Off, and karaoke.
October
CHEM D211
Chemistry Career Information Event (CCIE)
CCIE is intended to connect current UBC chemistry graduate students and postdocs with the invited panelists, who are all former graduate students in Chemistry applying their degrees in diverse fields outside of academia. It’s a great opportunity for graduate students to obtain insider information on career trajectories!
CGSS Subsidized Outings
In addition to our featured annual events, CGSS provides students with subsidized tickets for a range of off-campus activities, including pottery workshop, spin class, visits to PNE & Playland, baseball games, theater performances, and more.
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