Region : British Columbia
City : Prince George
Web site : www.unbc.ca
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is a small, primarily undergraduate university, the main campus of which is located in Prince George, British Columbia. UNBC also has regional campuses in the northern British Columbia cities of Prince Rupert, Terrace, Quesnel, and Fort St. John. The enabling legislation is the University of Northern British Columbia Act 1996. In the 2013-2014 academic year, 4,020 students were enrolled at UNBC.
In 2015, UNBC was ranked as the number one university of its size in Canada in the Primarily Undergraduate category by Maclean's Magazine.
In 2007, the university obtained the trademark for "Canada's Green University". Because of its northern latitude, UNBC is a member of the University of the Arctic.
Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities. We have a passion for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the north.
UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to all of our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive.
UNBC is a university both in and for the north, and this mission has instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure among our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. We are also Canada’s Green University™ , leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.
The University Hospital of Northern British Columbia is a largest Level III trauma centre in Northern BC.
The Northern Undergraduate Student Society, also known as NUGSS, represents the undergraduate students at the University of Northern British Columbia. A non-profit organization, the Student Society is the voice for students and facilitates various events. The NUGSS executive consists of five executive directors and six associates who are elected to one-year terms. NUGSS holds events for students such as an annual backyard barbecue and the Final Affair.
The Northern British Columbia Graduate Student Society (NBCGSS), represents about 750 full-time and part-time graduate students. It was founded in the year of 1997, less than a decade after UNBC was founded. The Graduate council consist of five executive members (President, Vice President, Director of IT and Communications, Director of Student Affairs and Director of Finance) and ten council members(3 CSAM rep., 3 CASHS rep., 1 International rep., 1 green rep., 1 First Nations and Aboriginal rep. and 1 Regional Liaison), elected to one-year terms. Regional Liaison in the council represents students from regional campuses (South-Central, North West and Peace River-Laird UNBC Campus). Every year NBCGSS holds events like winter/semi formals, a ski trip and a summer trip. NBCGSS has recently joined Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) as a prosepective member.
The UNBC First Nations Centre provides support services for aboriginal students, including bringing in elders, counselling, and events such as talking circles and sweat lodges. The Northern Pride Centre Society or (also known as the "PC") offers a safe space, support, and resources to the LGBT and ally community, including a new Positive Space Campaign designed by UNBC students.
A weekly University Farmers' Market (UFM) is held from September to April in the Northern University Student Centre (NUSC) from 11 AM to 3 PM. The UFM is a collaborative project between multiple stakeholders within the university including NUGSS, faculty, staff, students, Students for a Green University and the Prince George Public Interest Research Group. This innovative project provides easily accessible local foods onto campus and brings UNBC populations together (faculty, staff and students) in a social atmosphere.
Sources : Wikipedia, www.unbc.ca
