Event Planning

Emmanuel Cantiller

Emmanuel Cantiller

Major in Political Science  Where did Emmanuel work? Work Term 1:  Administrative Assistant, Kolb Law Corporation Work Term 2: Special Events Coordinator, Marpole Oakridge Family Place What did Emmanuel accomplish? Kolb Law Corporation As an Administrative Assistant, Emmanuel handled various legal tasks with professionalism and accuracy. He drafted pleadings and letters, obtained and reviewed records […]

Allison Choo

Allison Choo

Major in Psychology, Minor in Health & Society, Master of Management  2023 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year, Honourable Mention Allison joined the Community Giving & Engagement (CG&E) team at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation as an Administrative Assistant for her first co-op term. She quickly proved herself to be a keen learner, allowing […]

Gabrielle Foo

Gabrielle Foo

Major in Psychology Where did Gabrielle work? Work Term: Volunteer Coordinator, Vancouver Fringe Festival What did Gabrielle accomplish? Vancouver Fringe Festival In Gabrielle’s role as the Volunteer Coordinator at the Vancouver Fringe Festival, she skillfully managed recruitment, scheduling, and training for 380 volunteers over an 11-day festival. She fostered bonds between volunteers, ensured seamless communication, […]

Shuren Batkhuu

Shuren Batkhuu

We asked UBC alumna Shuren Batkhuu to share her unique perspectives as an international student in the Arts Co-op Program. Q: How would you describe your overall experience with the program, and how did the UBC Arts Co-op Program support you as an International Student in your job search and work term? A: As an […]

Samantha Schumacher

Samantha Schumacher

BA 2021: Political Science Where did Samantha work? Work Term 1: Office Administrative Assistant, NUVO Magazine Work Term 2: Program and Communications Assistant, Mom2Mom Child Poverty Initiative Work Term 3: Community and Special Events Assistant, BC Women’s Hospital Foundation What did Samantha Accomplish? NUVO Magazine At NUVO, Samantha developed her tech skills such as using […]

Nicole Chacon

Nicole Chacon

Major in Psychology, Minor in Adult Education  Where did Nicole work?  Work Term 1: Educational Instructor, PASS Adult Services Society  What did Nicole Accomplish?  At PASS, Nicole worked with young adults on the autism spectrum to complete daily activities on topics that include vocational and social skills. She contributed to the success of each member’s […]

Lara-Sophie Boleslawsky

Lara-Sophie Boleslawsky

Lara, an English Honours major, tells us about her summer work term at the Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society. 1) Can you tell us about your current position? I currently work for a local non-profit organization called the Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society (VACS). The organization brings local artists and community members together to engage in open-minded […]

Brendan Clyde

Brendan Clyde

BA 2013: Major Psychology Where did Brendan work? Work Term 1 (4 months) Program Supervisor, Catching the Spirit Youth Society Work Term 2 (4 months) Student Development Assistant for the Faculty of Arts, Centre for Arts Student Services Work Term 3 (8 months) Student Development Assistant for the Faculty of Science What did Brendan accomplish? […]

Rebekah Parker

Rebekah Parker

2012 Undergraduate Student of the Year Award BA 2013: Interdisciplinary Studies This year, Rebekah Parker is distinguished as the Arts Co-op Student of the Year through her work term with UBC Student Development, Engineering, her involvement with the Arts Co-op community and her academic achievements. These accomplishments also earned Rebekah Honourable Mentions for the Student […]

Camille Wong

Camille Wong

BA 2013: Major Political Science and Minor International Relations Where did Camille work? Work Term 1 (4 months) Special Events Coordinator, Delta Hospital Foundation What did Camille accomplish? As a Special Events Coordinator at the Delta Hospital Foundation, Camille worked alongside the Foundation’s Events Coordinator in the preparation and planning of the 12th Annual Delta […]