The University of British Columbia

Organize a Reunion

Help make your reunion just the way you'd like. Along with organizing many class reunions on campus throughout the year, the Faculty also has on staff an alumni relations officer to assist you with the organization of a reunion.

Mentor a Student

Connecting with a mentor can make a huge difference in a student's life and career path. Students need advice and insight from people who have left campus and entered into the world of work. Past mentors have found the experience to be more fulfilling than they could have imagined.

In our Applied Science Engineering model, a junior undergraduate student is matched with a senior undergraduate or graduate student according to related discipline or interests as specified, and this pair is matched with an engineer from industry or academia. The industry/academic participant provides realistic insight into what's involved in an engineering career, resulting in more committed, knowledgeable students entering the profession: Engineering Mentoring Program

Hire a Student

Engineering Co-op students are available for you to hire for four- or eight-month work terms year round and provide an excellent way to:

• Gain access to high-achieving, skilled students who have been pre-selected based on their academic excellence and personal strengths
• Cost-effectively staff peak periods or complete special projects
• Train and test potential employees to your company needs—a cost-saving human resource advantage

As well, Applied Science faculty members provide ongoing support to co-op students throughout their work term by monitoring students' work experiences and providing a valuable liaison for industry with the university's expertise, research, curriculum and programs.

For more information, visit: UBC Co-op Engineering Program

Serve on an Advisory Council

To help ensure the most relevant academic programs, teaching, research and professional service, the Faculty of Applied Science and each of its schools and engineering departments have formed advisory councils. The councils’ advice—which stems from the collective experience of distinguished professional, industry and government representatives, many of whom are alumni—is aimed at helping Applied Science remain responsive to cultural, economic and technological changes taking place in society and the marketplace.

• CHBE Advisory Council
• MINE Advisory Committee
• Engineering Advisory Council
• Nursing Advisory Council

Give a Guest Lecture

Opportunities to learn from professionals help students pursue their education with the knowledge of what comes beyond, ensuring that they are aware of the important issues for tomorrow and are prepared to meet the challenges our future leaders will face.

The School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, the School of Nursing, and many of the engineering programs have established such speaker series, in which prominent alumni are invited to speak on the state of the industry and its opportunities and challenges in today's world.

• CHBE Speakers Series

Career Nights

Career nights are organized to provide B.C. companies an opportunity to recruit the brightest minds at UBC; to gain exposure and visibility within the community of graduating students; and to share industrial and life experiences with the next generation of professionals.

Industry Nights

Industry nights provide an excellent opportunity for professionals to participate in the educational and career development of future engineers. Companies have the chance to showcase themselves to the engineering community. Guest speakers focus on topics such as industry trends, the future of engineering and available career opportunities.