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AGM prize winners have been contacted! A huge thank you to everyone who attended this year’s AGM and congratulations to our lucky winners A list of the winners will be released by the end of next week once all our winners have consented to having their names published!

The AMS Sustainability November Symposium is this Friday! Don’t miss your chance to learn about sustainable funding opportunities, listen to guest speakers, and learn how to get involved with sustainability clubs virtually! Be sure to RSVP through CampusBase, looking forward to seeing you there!

This year's AGM has now come to a close. Thank you to everyone who attended- we couldn't have reached quorum without you!

The AGM is tomorrow! Follow these easy steps to make sure you’re registered and ready. We’ll see you tomorrow at 6PM through Zoom!!

AMS Entrepreneurship Hub (eHub) is now hiring for Team Leads! The benefits of being an eHub Team Lead range from gaining leadership experience and project management expertise to acquiring an understanding of entrepreneurial approaches to business. The following portfolios are now hiring: 1. Internal... 2. External 3. Marketing 4. Education 5. Growth The deadline is Friday, September 11th. Learn more and apply at http://cglink.me/s34363

Happy first day school! Time to get excited about the fall season and new classes. Hopefully its not too shocking for our incoming first years- heres some first years in 1917 electrocuting themselves as a part of a first year tradition that has (luckily) been abolished!!

Were thrilled to announce that the U-Pass BC program has started up again! Students living in Metro Vancouver who use their U-Pass can load their Compass Card now. Students living outside of Metro Vancouver or those who wish to opt-out of the program may be eligible for an exemption or subsidy. Go to (https://www.ams.ubc.ca/student-services/u-pass/) to learn more about the options available to you.

AMS Safewalk services have re-opened and are now available! To travel with a greater sense of security on campus call (604) 822-5355 from 9PM-2AM

Introducing AMS CampusBase: your virtual engagement hub for campus activities, events, and clubs. With CampusBase its now easier than ever to find the resources youre looking for and stay updated about your groups activities. Log in now!

Are you looking to get involved with your AMS? Become a Student-at-Large on one of our many committees! Meeting weekly or biweekly, these committees have a large part in choosing the direction of the Society, and it is open for you to get involved in. Nominations open in early September, so if youre interested, keep an eye on our social media and prepare a brief statement on why youd like to join. Check out the AMS website for more information!

Have you bought or are buying a monthly transit pass? Are you registered for term 2 summer courses? If so you may be eligible for the Transit Subsidy to receive partial credit for your monthly transit pass. You can find the Transit Subsidy form and more information on the AMS website!

Health Canada is currently recruiting participants for a study regarding the association between menstrual cycle function, ovulation, and exposure to environmental contaminants. Eligible candidates can receive gift cards for participating! You can still participate despite COVID-19 as all in-person meetings will now be virtual.

We are proud to announce that the AMS publicly endorses the 5 JustRecovery principles laid out by the organization 350, guiding us to provide the optimal COVID-19 recovery plan for the student body! Learn more at the following link: https://www.ams.ubc.ca//ams-endorses-350s-justrecovery-pr/ @ University of British Columbia

Today AMS Chef de Cuisine Vishwa shows us how to make fun and flavorful homemade meatballs that are sure to impress. Serve them with pasta or garlic bread for a delicious meal!

Are you struggling financially due to COVID-19 and are buying a monthly transit pass for August? You may be eligible for the Transit Subsidy to receive partial credit for your monthly transit pass. You can find the Transit Subsidy form and more information on the AMS website.

Join AMS Chef de Cuisine Vishwa as he demonstrates how to make a light and delicious fruit custard. With easy steps to follow along to and a tasty outcome, this treat is perfect for the summertime!

The Nest will be closed on August 3rd for BC Day but will reopen August 4th at 9AM. How will you be spending your day off?

Want a chance to win a UBC bookstore gift card? Complete this survey to help us create an emergency pantry purchasing guide for students! Emergency situations can happen when theyre least expected, whether it be COVID-19 or an earthquake, it is important to be prepared with appropriate and tasty food! To ensure this guide can help students as much as possible we need to hear student voices.... This is a project being completed with the UBC SEEDS Sustainability Program and will help create content for the UBC Food Hub. https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bI13K9FeXrTKmBT

Has your club applied to host a session at this years Jump Start? Time is running out to snag a spot! Make sure to email the AMS Clubs Administrator at [email protected] before July 22nd to get your club signed up

Have you been experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are having difficulty paying for transit fees? You may be eligible for the Transit Subsidy to receive partial credit for a monthly pass. You can find the Transit Subsidy form and more information on the AMS website.

UBC Graduate students, complete this survey to help UBC address your qualitative data analysis needs & a chance to win 1 of 20 $50 http://Amazon.ca gift cards! Study conducted by Amir Michalovich, the winner of last years Impact Grant Award. https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebQMwByCbTvhTIp

Sometimes you dont need crazy ingredients to make a delicious meal! This recipe includes very simple things you may find in your fridge, like pork and asparagus.

Looking for an opportunity to showcase what your club has to offer to incoming UBC students? Host a virtual event at this years Jumpstart! There is a limited amount of space so be sure to apply now to secure your spot. Interested clubs should email the AMS Clubs Administrator at [email protected]

Due to COVID-19 and reduced activities on campus, we will not be collecting the AMS Athletics and Intramurals fee for the upcoming winter term. Thats $21 you can save for a rainy day!

Nurture ideas that can benefit the entire UBC community as part of the AMS Impact Grant Working Group. Youll help us evaluate Impact Grant applications with the ultimate goal of creating a healthier, more supportive, more successful student community. For more info or to apply email [email protected]

Do you participate or plan to participate in protests and activism in your community? Know your rights before you go. The AMS, Student Legal Fund Society, and the UBC Black Student Union are co-hosting a FREE virtual workshop on July 2, 6-7pm to give you a legal "leg-up" before your next protest. RSVP soon, spaces are limited.

The AMS stands in solidarity with the SUOs calls for action. We are horrified to learn about the incident of police brutality that occurred to a UBC Okanagan student during a wellness check. We must call for accountability for the officer involved, as well as address the systemic issues within policing. UBC must take action and review its relationship with the RCMP, crisis protocol, and create support resources for students in crisis. We must stand by and support UBC students when they are facing mental health challenges, and condemn police brutality.

Great News. The AMS Food Bank is now open twice a week to support students facing food insecurity

The AMS is aware of a report regarding an incident of racial profiling that occurred on June 8th at the UBC Vancouver campus. We call upon the University to conduct a fair, independent, and transparent investigation into this incident. The AMS highlights the recent pattern of racism occurring on campus, and we expect that the University will take a zero-tolerance approach with this incident and act to deconstruct systemic racism on campus. We must always be working to decons...truct these systemic patterns of racialized discrimination and anti-Black racism. Read our full statement here: https://www.ams.ubc.ca//statement-regarding-report-of-ant/ You can also read more about the incident here: https://www.facebook.com/SJI.GSA/posts/254009579380189

Hey Class of 2020 YOU DID IT!!! Congratulations on your years of hard work and determination. The ceremony might be subdued but what youve accomplished is nothing short of awesome!

Tomorrow from 9:30-11:30am well be streaming UBCs Virtual Grad ceremonies in the Nest. Curious how the ceremony will go? Know a grad? Grab a coffee and lets celebrate the Class of 2020 together (safely of course).

The PIT NIGHT vibe is BACK, Join us tonight for the first Virtual Pit Night of the summer, streaming live from the Pit. No line-up either.

Learn how to cook Jasmine rice perfectly, as well as tips for other types of rice in this short and simple recipe! For the full recipe and other recipes Vishwa has shared, visit https://www.ams.ubc.ca//simple-recipes-with-vishwa-jasmin/

Sustainability at work! With a grant from the AMS Sustainability Projects Fund Engineering instructor Jon Nakane and a student team devised a way to recycle 3-D printed projects back into plastic filament to be used again. Got an idea to reduce UBCs environmental footprint? Apply to the SPF here: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/get-in/sustainability-projects-fund/

U-PASS - Skytrain to UBC - Climate Action. The AMS is looking for a part-time Political Research & Student Support Commissioner to help us lobby local, provincial, and federal governments on issues that matter to you. Apply before June 10 at www.ams.ubc.ca/get-involved/jobs

Interested in art? We have a student vacancy on the AMS SHAPE committee waiting for you. The SHAPE (Sale of Hatch Art Planning and Execution) committee oversees the sale of up to four (4) pieces of art from the AMS permanent collection as voted on by students in the March 2017 referendum. Contact: [email protected] to apply

The Nest turned 5-years old on June 1st. Happy birthday to UBCs student-designed, student-run, and student-centered building. We hope to see it filled with people again soon

Happy 5th Birthday to the NEST! Check out the Nest from the sky!

New club applications are live now between June 1st - 30th. For more information on starting a new club and the required forms, please visit out website: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/get-involved/clubs/starting-a-club/.