BPI Community Day 2026
February 12, 2026, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Great Hall on the 2nd floor of AMS Student Nest 6133 University Blvd. Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z1
ABOUT THE EVENT
"One Community. Many Voices. Shared Purpose."
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at BPI Community Day 2026—a celebration of collaboration, connection, and community! This annual event brings together researchers, faculty, staff, and students from across BPI for a night of fun, team-building, and meaningful interactions.
This year’s gathering will be extra special as we welcome Indigenous Elders and guests to share their wisdom and practices on sustainability, coexistence with nature, and being good stewards of the land. Their presence will ground our celebration in reflection, gratitude, and learning from traditional ways of living harmoniously with nature.
Building on this shared reflection, the evening moves into connection and participation. Strengthen bonds within your research group and expand your network across disciplines through interactive activities that encourage collaboration, cultural awareness, and teamwork. Enjoy games and group challenges designed to spark camaraderie, followed by a lively social program with music, dancing, karaoke, and time to unwind together.
Don't miss out this opportunity to celebrate our shared mission, create lasting memories, and build a more connected and inclusive BPI community—where everyone belongs.
*Guests are welcome to bring a plus one.
PROGRAM
- 5:00 PM – Coffee & Mingle (Inflatables and Games Open)
- 5:30 PM – Dinner Served
- 6:00 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Dr. Orlando Rojas
- Land Acknowledgement by a Musqueam Representative
- BPI Ops Team & EDI.I Committee
- 6:15 PM – Indigenous Wisdom & Culture
- Dr. Hisham Zerriffi, Associate Dean of EDI, Forestry
- Table Group Sharing
- Community Bear Dance led by Aileen Michel (Lil'Bear) Bear Dancer from St'át'imc Nation
- 6:35 PM – Team-Building Activities facilitated by Divesh Goyal, UBC Comedy Club President
- 7:00 PM - Community Social & Entertainment
- Karaoke Challenges for Prizes led by DJ Pri
- Taoist Tai Chi® Arts Session with Dr. Barb Conway
- Bingo, Dance, Inflatables, Carnival Games, & Board Games
- 8:00 PM – Closing Remarks by Dr. Orlando Rojas
*Please note the program is subject to change.
This event is generously sponsored by
REGISTRATION
Registration closes on Feb 9 at 5 PM. The registration form will remain open after the deadline, but food will be prioritized for those who register by the deadline, and printed name tags may not be available for late registrants.