The Northern British Columbia Graduate Students' Society was created to support the graduate student
06/15/2026
🌍⚽ It's game time!
Join us for a World Cup Watch Party as we cheer on 🇨🇦 Canada take on 🇶🇦 Qatar — and we're making it a whole vibe!
📅 Thursday, June 18 | 3:00 PM
📍 Grad Lounge (Room 10-3016)
🍿 Snacks & drinks on us!
Come out, bring your energy, and let's support Canada together. No ticket needed, just show up and get loud! 🎉
04/16/2026
🎉 Want to be part of NBCGSS's Semiformal Night?
We're looking for 4 enthusiastic grad students to join our volunteer team! Help us make this night unforgettable — from decorations to games planning — and earn a $100 honorarium for your time.
📋 Roles: Decorations | Gifts | Anchoring | Games Planning
🕔 Shift: 5 PM – 12 AM
📅 Deadline: April 20, 2026
Apply now at [email protected]
04/12/2026
🎉 We're hiring! NBCGSS is looking for an Event Planner and a DJ for our upcoming Semiformal night! 🎶🎤
If you've got creative ideas and the drive to bring them to life — or killer music taste and some DJing experience — we want to hear from you!
📩 Send your CV & ideas to [email protected]
⏰ Apply by April 17, 2026
Don't miss your chance to be part of something fun! 🌟
04/09/2026
Honoured to welcome Minister Sunner to UNBC and to take part in an important conversation focused on strengthening post-secondary education in Northern BC.
Our newly elected NBCGSS 2026–2027 Board of Directors had the opportunity to meet with the Minister to share graduate student perspectives on key priorities such as:
📌 Student experience and campus supports
📌 Affordability and cost of living challenges
📌 Graduate education and research development
📌 Strengthening partnerships that support Northern communities
Representing NBCGSS:
✨ Md Navid Bin Islam — Chairperson
✨ Ayed Anowar — Director of Internal Relations & Strategic Management
✨ Mahmoud Shehata — Director of External Relations & Partnerships
We were also pleased to connect alongside our colleagues from NUGSS reflecting a united student voice at UNBC.
A sincere thank you to Meaghan Wyatt and the Office of the President & Vice-Chancellor for organizing this opportunity.
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03/31/2026
🎉 The votes are in — meet your NBCGSS Board of Directors for 2026–2027! 🎉
We are thrilled to welcome the newest members of the NBCGSS Board, elected by YOU, the graduate student community of UNBC. 🌟
🟢 Md Navid Bin Islam — Chairperson
🟢 Ayed Anowar — Director, Internal Relations & Strategic Management
🟢 Mahmoud Shehata — Director of External Relations & Partnerships
🟢 Syeda Taarin Ishraat — Director of Events & Communications
🟢 Nazanin Parvizi — Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) / Welfare
These incredible individuals have stepped up to serve, advocate, and lead on behalf of graduate students across Northern BC. We can't wait to see everything this board will accomplish. 💚
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who nominated, campaigned, and cast their vote — your participation is what makes our democracy strong. 🗳️
The future of NBCGSS is bright. Welcome to the board! ⭐⭐⭐
03/20/2026
📢 Join the NBCGSS WhatsApp Community Groupchat!
Election season is the perfect time to get connected.
💬 Whether you want to follow the candidates, ask questions, share ideas, or just stay in the loop - this is your space.
Candidates are welcome to share their posters and connect with the community directly here too!
🎓 Be the first to know about events, opportunities, and everything happening in your graduate community at UNBC.
📲 Scan the QR code in the poster to join now or find the link in our bio!
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03/20/2026
🗳️ NBCGSS General Election 2026 — Meet the Candidates!
The nominations are in for the 2026/2027 board! These are the people who will be working hand-in-hand with our staff team to run NBCGSS operations and serve your graduate community — so get to know them and ask them what their plans are.
📧 Full candidate bios have been sent to your UNBC email — check your inbox!
📅 Canvassing: March 20–24 — Meet the candidates in person and ask your questions.
💬 Can’t make it in person? Join our WhatsApp community — link in our bio!
🗳️ Voting: March 25–27 — Your unique voting link will be sent to your UNBC email via Election Buddy. Watch your inbox!
⚠️ The Director of Indigenous Students’ Affairs position has not yet been filled — no nominations were received before the deadline. This post will be updated as soon as a candidate comes forward.
Questions? 📧 [email protected]
🌱 Yesterday, we gathered around the table - and the conversation didn’t stop.
The Student-Led Food Security Roundtable brought together , , and the UNBC Women’s Centre to share our journeys with food bank funding, what’s working, what’s not, and how we can do better together.
A heartfelt thank you to PHABC (Public Health Association of BC) — the main sponsor and driving force behind this event. It is because of your trust in student-led organizations that initiatives like this are possible. 🙏
We are also deeply grateful to our incredible allies — United Way BC .north and Food Banks BC — whose ongoing support allows us to serve students with dignity and cultural inclusivity.
A special thanks to .unbc (and Doug!) for hosting us and being such a key player in food security on campus 🤝, and to the UNBC Sustainability Office for joining the conversation and bringing such thoughtful perspectives.
And finally, thank you to Over the Edge (OTE) for being our media sponsor and capturing this event 📸🎙️ - we appreciate you helping us share this story with the wider community.
Stay tuned for the article in next issue!
This is what community looks like. 💚
📍 NUGSS April Price Boardroom | March 19, 2026
🎥 Just a little glimpse of the good energy in the room
03/10/2026
🗳️ The NBCGSS Board of Directors Election — nominations will be Open in 2 days!
Starting March 12, head to the NBCGSS Office (7-168) from 9 AM to pick up your nomination form. This is your chance to shape the future of grad student life at UNBC! 🎓
📋 Revised Election Timeline:
📌 March 12–18 — Nomination period (forms available at the office)
📢 March 19 — Candidates announced
🏃 March 19–24 — Campaign period
✅ March 25–27 — Voting period
🏆 March 30 — Results announced!
Want to know more about the positions? Scan the QR code in the second slide 👆
Every grad student voice matters — run, vote, and make a difference! 💚
03/06/2026
🌟 Ready to lead? Nominations are now open for the NBCGSS Board of Directors 2026–2027!
Six leadership positions are up for election, and we're looking for passionate graduate students who want to make a real difference in our community. Whether you're interested in equity, events, Indigenous affairs, external relations, or strategic management — there's a seat at the table for you. 🪑
📅 Key Dates to Know:
🗓 March 19 (9 AM) — Nominations Open
🗓 March 24 (4 PM) — Nominations Close
🗓 March 25–27 — General Election Period
🗓 April 1 — New Board Takes Office
Swipe to learn more about each position and how to run! 👉