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51-570: The UBC Okanagan Heat are the athletic teams that represent the University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna , British Columbia and currently compete in the Canada West conference of U Sports . The Heat field varsity teams in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, rugby, and volleyball. The Heat received a probationary membership in Canada West in 2010 and had both

102-578: A football team which was coached, for much of its existence, by former Toronto Argonauts player Ted Toogood , who also served as TMU's first Athletic Director from 1949 to 1961. In 1958, the Rams won the Intermediate Intercollegiate Ontario-Quebec Conference championship. The football program was ended following the 1964 season due to costs, the lack of proper facilities, and poor attendance. Until

153-545: A 2-0 set lead. The 2018–2019 season saw the Heat tumble down the standings with a 2-22 last-place finish and an absence from the playoffs for the first time since their inaugural season in Canada West. The following 2019-2020 season was an improvement with a 7-17 finish, but the team still finished in tenth place and out of the playoffs. The Heat Men's Rugby Team, established in 2011, is a competitive club rugby team based in

204-610: A bridge between UBC Okanagan and industry, specializing in technologies for human protection and performance in extreme, remote, or rural conditions. UBCO has 15 research centres and 505 faculty members. The UBC Okanagan campus is situated on a hill between Glenmore and Ellison in Kelowna. Street names are signed in English and Nsyilxcən language . The campus consists of Upper Campus, Lower Campus, Innovation Precinct, and Endowment Lands. The Lower and Upper Campuses are situated around

255-546: A particular student population, however, they are open to all students. The campus' Collegia program has gained national attention as a home-away-from-home for its large commuter population. UBC Okanagan currently has two sororities and two fraternities. The Phoenix is the bi-weekly student newspaper at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. It was established in 1989 at the former Okanagan College. UBC Studios Okanagan and UBC Communications Services took over

306-670: A wide range of undergraduate and graduate (Ph.D. & Masters) programs. There are more than 50 undergraduate programs in Arts, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Human Kinetics, Management, Media, Medicine, Nursing, and Sciences. The university also offers graduate programs in the following areas: Biology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Sciences, Education, Engineering, English, Earth, and Environmental Sciences, Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies, Management, Mathematics, Medical Physics, Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work. Since its establishment in 2005,

357-508: Is 103.6-hectare (256-acre) agricultural land, which occupies the western half of the Okanagan campus along John Hindle Drive and contains UBC Plant Growth Facility. UBC Endowment Lands are part of ALR and are reserved for future research and recreational uses. It is not to be confused with University Endowment Lands , an unincorporated area adjacent to Vancouver where the UBC's Point Grey campus

408-601: Is a major transfer point for bus services to the Airport and beyond north to Lake Country and Vernon (bus route #23). The campus is also connected to the regional bikeway, Okanagan Rail Trail and John Hindle Drive Multi-use Pathway. UBC Okanagan also has a presence in Downtown Kelowna with UBC Innovation Library, located in the downtown Kelowna branch of the Okanagan Regional Library , and

459-481: Is a multi-purpose academic and research facility, including research labs, classrooms and teaching labs, offices, student commons, lecture theatre. The Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC), and Engineering, Management and Education Building (EME) were completed in 2011. The expansion of UBC Faculty of Medicine created a new distributed medical site, the Southern Medical Program at UBC Okanagan. Part of

510-495: Is also a Southern Medical Clinical Academic Campus located at Kelowna General Hospital . According to the UBC Okanagan Campus Plan from September 2015, the next 20 years will see drastic expansion in research, teaching, student residence, and commercial spaces. A proposed 85,292-square-metre (918,080 sq ft) increase in academic space would more than double the current capacity. The student residence

561-414: Is located. Although the campus itself is located in a semi-rural area, it has a direct interchange with Highway 97 and Downtown Kelowna can be reached with 15 minutes of driving. It is also close to Kelowna International Airport . UBC Okanagan Exchange is the northern terminus of express bus route 97X Kelowna RapidBus , which provides Downtown Kelowna access in approximately 20 minutes. The exchange

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612-515: Is proposed to increase by approximately 2,200 beds to a total of approximately 3,900 beds. Commercial space would increase from 2,411 square metres (25,950 sq ft) to 4,561 square metres (49,090 sq ft). The additional space will remain within the main Okanagan campus, rather than expanding into the West Endowment Lands. Sustainability upgrades to 11 of the existing buildings are also underway. Future projects include

663-467: Is the research and innovation hub in the province's southern interior, in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley and home to over 11,913 undergraduate and graduate students. UBC Okanagan has 62 undergraduate programs and 19 graduate programs. The current site of UBC Okanagan was initially used by Okanagan University College (OUC), which was founded in 1989 (in principle) as a part of a plan by

714-631: The Brock Badgers 84-71. In March 2020, Rams basketball alum Keneca Pingue-Giles was named to the list of the Top 100 U Sports Women’s Basketball Players of the Century (2011-2020). The Bold women's ice hockey program first began competing in the OUA in the 2011-12 season and were led by the team's current head coach, Lisa Haley . The team first qualified for the OUA playoffs in 2015 and have also made

765-740: The Ottawa Gee-Gees 66-60. At the 2016 CIS Women's Basketball Championship , the Rams reached the National Final before falling to the Saskatchewan Huskies in the final 85-71. The Rams hosted the 2019 U Sports Women's Basketball Championship at Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, finishing the tournament in 5th place. The Rams last reached the Critelli Cup Provincial Final in 2020 falling to

816-681: The Trinity Western Spartans . The team finished third in the regular season in 2014–2015, but once again fell short in the playoffs, losing the bronze medal game to the UBC Thunderbirds . For the 2015–2016 season, the Heat finished in first place in the Canada West conference regular season with a 22–2 record and subsequently hosted the Canada West Final Four. After defeating the Thunderbirds in

867-479: The U Sports national tournament . The UBCO men's basketball team won their first men's basketball conference game on November 25, 2011, when they defeated the Regina Cougars 78-76 during their inaugural 2011-12 Canada West season. As of the 2023 season, the Heat have yet to qualify for a spot in a Canada West or U Sports post season. The UBCO women's basketball team first began play in Canada West in

918-582: The University of Alberta by a score of 12-5. The female athlete of the year is awarded the Bakewell Trophy while the Wilson Challenge Trophy is presented to the male athlete of the year. University of British Columbia Okanagan The University of British Columbia Okanagan (also known as UBC Okanagan or UBCO ) is a campus of the University of British Columbia in Kelowna , British Columbia , Canada . This campus

969-538: The University of British Columbia . The other programs and campuses of OUC would form a new community college, which would later take on the name Okanagan College . The OUC board was reportedly not invited to the press conference. It had not been told in advance of the imminent demise of the OUC Board and removal or the termination of the majority of the OUC board members. According to the ministry backgrounder released at

1020-690: The #1 seed following their first Wilson Cup championship but were upset by the Calgary Dinos in the Semi-final 98-87. They defeated the Dalhousie Tigers in the next game to claim their second straight bronze medal. At the 2017 U Sports Men's Basketball Championship the Rams again entered as the #1 seed and reached the National Final for the first time in program history before falling to the Carleton Ravens 78-69. In 2018 ,

1071-491: The 2011–2012 season and finished outside of the playoffs with a 2–16 record. The team has not yet qualified for the Canada West playoffs as of the 2019–2020 season. The UBCO women's cross country team placed second as a team at the Canada West championships in 2021. Individually, Joanna Brown and Lauren McNeil took 1st and 2nd place, respectively. McNeil went on to earn silver at the USPORTS Championships, while

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1122-405: The 2011–2012 season and were the only Heat team to qualify for the playoffs in that inaugural year. That stood as the only year that the team had qualified for the playoffs in Canada West up until the 2021-2022 season. The UBCO women's volleyball team first began competing in Canada West in the 2011–2012 season and finished out of the playoffs with a 6–14 record. However, the team rapidly improved

1173-505: The 500-seat Pritchard Dining Hall, providing all-you-can-eat food access for students on a meal plan. A campus convenience store, games and gym facilities, student housing, and business operations offices are also located in Nechako Commons Block. Common rooms known as Collegia were created for commuter students, containing kitchen facilities, study space, lounges and social areas. Each Collegium has theme and targeted for

1224-492: The Collegia, as well as Picnic, which is a new centre where students can seek mental and sexual health support. The university also maintains a Student Experience Office that organizes orientation programs, commuter Collegia spaces, volunteer opportunities, and mentorship options. Food establishments on campus are exclusively operated by UBC Food Services or the students' union. Nechako Commons Block (NCH) adjacent to UNC houses

1275-754: The Courtyard and University Walk host the UBCO's core academic and administrative functions. Most institutional and administrative buildings are located on the Lower Campus, including the UBC Okanagan Library , Learning Commons and the Transit Exchange . The adjacent Upper Campus contains most on-campus student housing and some institutional, childcare, and recreational buildings. The Charles E. Fipke Centre for Innovative Research (FIP)

1326-555: The Gardens - which was completed in time for the 2012-13 OUA season. The TMU Bold have seen numerous awards given out to student athletes across a multitude of sports. Since Toronto Metropolitan University opened in 1948, the logo for the Rams has changed along with the former technical institute becoming a university. From 1965 until 2010, the Ryerson Rams' logo was a blue outline of a ram's head but in 2011, they updated to

1377-645: The Innovation UBC Hub, located in the Innovation Centre. UBC announced in June 2020 that it is planning to expand its presence in Downtown Kelowna by constructing a new 43 storey mixed-use tower on Doyle Avenue. Construction was approved in August 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2027. The building will include spaces for health programs, community engagement, and an art gallery. There

1428-673: The Prairie region. Coached by Dan Haynes, they compete in the Prairie League. In the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the Heat Men's Rugby Team showcased their prowess on the field by achieving an impressive record of 4-0 in both seasons. This undefeated streak highlighted their dominance in the league during these years. However, despite their strong performances, the Heat faced challenges from the Calgary Dinos, to whom they lost twice in

1479-653: The Rams defeated the Ravens in the Semi-final before falling 79-77 to the Calgary Dinos for their second straight silver medal. In the 2019 U Sports Men's Basketball Championship , the Rams fell to the Dinos 67-65 in the Semi-final before once again defeating the Dalhousie Tigers to win the bronze medal. The Bold women's basketball program has had their most successful era between 2012-2022. Led by Canada women's national basketball team assistant coach, Carly Clarke,

1530-568: The Rams following the 2018-2019 OUA season to accept a role as an Assistant Coach for the Sacramento Kings . Across their ten year run, the Rams finished with a 137-55 record, back to back OUA Wilson Cup (basketball) titles in 2016 and 2017 and four straight trips to the Wilson Cup Final against the Carleton Ravens between 2015 and 2019. The 2020-2021 Rams Men's Basketball team was led by head coach David DeAveiro who joined

1581-667: The Rams in May 2020 after spending the previous 10 seasons as the head coach of the McGill University Men's Basketball Team . In 2015, the Mattamy Athletic Centre hosted the 2015 CIS Men's Basketball Championship in which the Rams won the bronze for their first national medal in school history, defeating the Victoria Vikes 82-68. At the 2016 CIS Men's Basketball Championship the Rams entered as

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1632-554: The Rams went 133-57 between 2012 and 2022, and earned their first ever Bronze Baby in 2022 when they completed an undefeated season and also won their second Critelli Cup. The Rams second most successful season came in 2015-2016 when whilst being led by OUA Player of the Year, OUA Defensive Player of the Year and CIS National Player of the Year Keneca Pingue-Giles, the Ryerson Rams won their first Critelli Cup defeating

1683-544: The Rams won, defeating the McMaster Marauders 3-1 in the championship match to win their first Quigley Cup. The Rams moved on to the 2018 U Sports Women's Volleyball Championship and won the U Sports National Title defeating the Alberta Pandas three games to one in the championship match. This was the first U Sports championship title in school history. Toronto Metropolitan University used to have

1734-456: The UBCO.TV functions and co-manages a YouTube channel. UBC Okanagan has the following faculties and schools: 49°56′23″N 119°23′47″W  /  49.9396°N 119.3963°W  / 49.9396; -119.3963 Ryerson Rams The team mascot is a falcon, who can be seen at most major events. TMU Bold men's basketball program was led through its most successful run between 2009 and 2019 by head coach Roy Rana before he left

1785-593: The end of the 2011-2012 season, the Rams' basketball and volleyball teams played primarily out of Kerr Hall West Gymnasium, a triple gym in Kerr Hall West. The men's hockey team also played off-campus, using the ice rinks at George Bell Arena in The Junction . The men's and women's soccer teams play their home games at Downsview Park Sports Centre near York University . In November 2009, then-Ryerson University announced that Maple Leaf Gardens would become

1836-667: The eventual champion Toronto Varsity Blues . However, in the bronze medal match, the Heat once again defeated the UBC Thunderbirds to claim third place in their first ever appearance in the CIS national tournament. The Heat finished with a 15–9 record and a fifth-place finish for the 2016–2017 season but lost the Bronze Medal match in the Canada West playoffs to the Trinity Western Spartans. In 2017–2018,

1887-640: The following year where they finished with a 15–7 record and a third place conference finish where they lost to the Mount Royal Cougars in their first Canada West playoff appearance. While the team regressed to a 12–10 record and a seventh-place finish in the 2013–2014 season, the Heat claimed their first post-season series victory against the Brandon Bobcats before ultimately losing the Canada West Bronze Medal match to

1938-563: The government to improve access to post-secondary education in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Initially, degrees were awarded in partnership with other universities, but by 1995, the university college began granting degrees in its name. In the late 1990s, OUC started lobbying efforts to gain full university status. In December 2002, the British Columbia Progress Board submitted a report to

1989-555: The ground level hosting a Loblaws Supermarket, connected with the Loblaw Atrium and floor two through four holding the Rams' facilities which include: an NHL-sized ice rink, known as Mattamy Home Ice, a fitness centre as well as a multipurpose court for basketball and volleyball called the Coca-Cola Court. BBB Architects & Stadium Consultants International has designed the new facility - the Mattamy Athletic Centre at

2040-427: The league finals during these seasons. These matches against the Calgary Dinos were highly anticipated and demonstrated the competitive spirit and high level of play within the Prairie League. Two of the alumni, Kyle Tremblay and Rhys James were selected to play for Pacific Pride starting in 2023 and were selected as Canada Selects in 2024. In the 2024 season, the Heat won their first Prairie League championship, defeating

2091-404: The men's and women's volleyball and basketball teams begin competing there in the 2011–2012 season. The program was granted full membership in 2013 and the men's and women's soccer programs began competing in the 2014–2015 season. Since joining Canada West, the women's volleyball team of the Heat has been the most successful, qualifying for the playoffs six times and earning two appearances in

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2142-510: The new home of the Rams' athletes. The school partnered with the Canadian Government and supermarket company Loblaws to cover funding for the project. Approximately $ 20 million was contributed by Ryerson students, $ 20 million given by Federal Government and $ 15 million from Peter Gilligan. In addition, Loblaws, the grocery retailer, made significant financial contributions. The renovation took place over nearly three years, with

2193-617: The newly constructed Nechako Commons Block building adjacent to the UNC (University Centre), additional residences, an engineering design building, a retrofit of a nearby industrial building billed as Innovation Precinct, and various other, more minor projects. The University Centre (UNC) contains many student services, including the Students' Union Okanagan of UBC office, meeting rooms, student club space, cafeteria and pub, cinema, multi-faith space, UBC Health & Wellness Clinic, learning centres,

2244-533: The playoffs in 2018, 2019, and 2020, with their best finish as OUA Semi-Finalists in the latter two years. In women's volleyball , the Mattamy Athletic Centre hosted the 2017 U Sports Women's Volleyball Championship in which the Rams placed 7th losing in the Quarterfinals to the eventual silver medalist Alberta Pandas . The Mattamy Athletic Centre hosted the 2018 OUA Quigley Cup in Women's Volleyball which

2295-699: The program is also located in the Clinical Academic Campus building adjacent to the Kelowna General Hospital . Learning Commons Building, referred to simply as The Commons, opened in late 2018 as part of the UBC Okanagan Library expansion and contains study spaces, media labs, special collections and archives. The Innovation Precinct is 24.2-hectare (60-acre) land located at the bottom of the hill along Innovation Drive. UBC Endowment Lands (West Campus Lands)

2346-540: The provincial government, recognizing the need to expand post-secondary education in the Okanagan. The board, chaired by the University of British Columbia president Martha Piper , recommended that the province extend "the mandate of an existing provincial University to Kelowna". In March 2004, British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell and UBC president Martha Piper held a press conference, announcing that OUC would be dissolved. OUC's university operations would be consolidated at its North Kelowna Campus and would come under

2397-519: The research capability and researcher profiles have increased rapidly. Annual tri-council funding increased from $ 1.1M to $ 5.9M between 2005 and 2015. The total research funding reached $ 14.7M/year, with 714 projects in 2015. Research at UBC Okanagan is highly collaborative, emphasizing direct student involvement to advance discoveries in fields of importance globally and locally. The Survive and Thrive Applied Research (STAR) initiative projects include control software for unmanned aerial vehicles. STAR creates

2448-593: The semi-final, the Heat lost a five-set match to the Spartans in the Canada West Championship game. However, because the Heat finished in the top three in the Canada West playoffs, the team qualified for their first U Sports women's volleyball championship tournament and were the third-seeded team. After defeating the Dalhousie Tigers in the quarter-finals, the Heat lost in the Semi-Finals to

2499-469: The team finished 8th. In the 2022 season, the women's team repeated as silver medalists with Joanna Brown leading the team by placing 2nd individually. At the USPORTS championships, the team recorded their best ever finish, fighting bad weather to place 5th in the country with Joanna Brown placing 8th overall. The UBCO men's volleyball team made the post-season in their first season in Canada West during

2550-415: The team finished in third place with a 19–5 record but lost in the Canada West semi-finals to the Thunderbirds. However, since the 2017 national championship tournament qualified four Canada West teams, no bronze medal game was played and the Heat automatically qualified for the eight-team tournament. However, the fifth-seeded Heat lost to the fourth-seeded, and eventual champion, Ryerson Rams after giving up

2601-448: The time, the affiliation between UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan would be "based on the highly successful University of California model" and that "UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver will each have an independent senate to set academic priorities for their respective institutions, based regional needs and priorities. At the same time, they will share a common board of governors, with strong representation from each region." UBC Okanagan offers

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