Activate the leader within

Brought to you by OSAS at UBC Sauder and the Commerce Undergraduate Society in collaboration with the UBC Montalbano Centre for Responsible Leadership Development

Student Leadership at Sauder comes in many forms! Here are some resources to prepare yourself to be the best student leader you can be! 

What is Activate?

ACTIVATE is a series of student leadership workshops hosted by OSAS.

Designed for emerging leaders, ACTIVATE equips you with foundational and transformative leadership skills, focusing on inclusivity, teamwork, and real-world applications to help you thrive in your studies, community, and future opportunities. Through engaging workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, you’ll learn how to build resilience, lead teams effectively, and approach leadership with confidence and impact.

Whether you’re driven to create positive change, excel in team environments, or prepare for internships and co-ops, ACTIVATE will help you lead with purpose, adaptability, and the skills to grow as a leader.

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Upcoming Activate Workshops 

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Visha Thamboo 

Visha Thamboo is the Associate Director of Student Engagement and Development at the Office of Student Academic Services at UBC Sauder.
Term 1 Workshop – Public Speaking Tool Kit – Speak with Confidence | Date and Time: Thurs, Oct 23, 5:00pm – 6:15pm | Location: HA 291
Term 2 Workshop – Bouncing Back from Rejection – Building Your Resilience Toolkit | Date and Time: Tues, Feb 10, 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Hammond Yau

Hammond Yau is a Student Engagement & Development Advisor at the Office of Student Academic Services at UBC Sauder.

Term 1 Workshop - From Idea to Action – Learn to Take Initiative | Date and Time: Thurs, Nov 20, 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Location: HA 291

Additional Resources and Opportunities

Montalbano Centre for Responsible Leadership Development

Learn more about responsible leadership on and off campus and programs and workshops that develop your professional leadership skills.

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Sauder Orientations Hiring

Get involved with Sauder Orientations and be part of the team that welcomes over 700 new to Sauder students every September! 

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Student Initiatives and Government

Take on a student leadership role in the Commerce Undergraduate Society (CUS) or on Campus, and make a lasting impact on UBC students’ lives 

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