NBCGSS successfully hosted Student Week 2025 at UNBC from January 28-31, 2025, offering a variety of engaging events.
The opening ceremony, held in the Canfor Theatre, UNBC, featured an interesting and heartwarming speech by Dr. Geoff Payne, UNBC President.
One of the highlights of the week was the British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) Leadership Workshop on January 28. The event’s speaker, Cole Reinbold, Secretary-Treasurer of BCFS, provided a comprehensive introduction to BCFS, detailing the opportunities available to students. According to her presentation, BCFS, founded in 1975, has over 170,000 members. She discussed various types of grants, research funds, and student loans available through BCFS, as well as other services like student discounts, insurance, and handbook and day planner design. The annual Skills Development Symposium, held every May, was also highlighted as an exciting event. Memorable slogans from the workshop included “Stronger Together!”, “Diversity in Our Advocacy,” and “Work Starts at Your Students’ Union”. One noteworthy aspect of her presentation was her effective use of pause techniques and personal experiences in practicing speeches.
