Virtual Event(s) of the Year
Vote before: Friday, April 2, 2021 at 11:59 PM
The Virtual Event(s) of the Year Award will go to two Students, Clubs/Societies, and/or Committees that have:
Exceeded in event and program planning for an online/virtual UNB Event.
Hosted a well attended and outstanding online/virtual UNB Event.
Nominees
Canadian Engineering Competition - CEC Organizing team
"Organized by a committee comprised of 26 UNB Engineering students, the 2021 Canadian Engineering Competition welcomed 200 competitors spread across 8 different time zones to a first of its kind online competition. CEC challenged both the technical and communication skills of competitors in 8 different competition categories, ranging from consulting to debate. The Organizing Committee successfully navigated the difficult transition to an online competition while innovating to provide career development opportunities, engaging social events, and a new series of sessions focused on topics such as diversity in engineering, engaging with Indigenous communities, and leadership. The Organizing Committee would like to congratulate all UNB students who qualified for and competed at CEC, especially the UNB Junior Design team who took home second place in their category!”
Connect the Thoughts Health Case Competition - Executive Team
“The UNB Connect The Thoughts: Health Case Competition was a first of its kind this year at UNB Fredericton. The UNB HCC (Health Case Competition) had 20 undergraduate delegates from diverse faculties from both Fredericton and Saint John Campuses that worked in teams to solve a developed health case. In groups of four, five teams worked collaboratively in an online setting on an interactive platform called Gather.Co to solve a health case topic on barriers to immigrant health care in New Brunswick.”
Global Gala Awards - Global Gala Planning Team
"Global Gala Awards were the first annual awards hosted at UNB. The event was held virtually on the platform of zoom and showcased leadership awards, student performances, and giveaway prizes for the students. The event showcased exceptional inclusion while celebrating the talents and efforts of International, PR/ Dual citizenship students.”
Job Interview Workshop for Computer Science & Engineering Students - Jharana Luitel & Abhiiraj Nikam
“The virtual event hosted by UNBSU Computer Science Councillor: Jharana Luitel and Engineering Councillor: Abhiiraj Nikam on March 27th was an incredible event. The event was directed to have Industrial experts from Irving, Canadian Space Agency, Introhive and NB Power, where they answered student questions in regard to Co-Op/job interview. The event was attended by more than 40 attendees and included a panel discussion as well. There was a good level of engagement between the students and the Industrial experts, along with affective answers to student queries.”
League of Legends Intrmural League - UNB Esports Society
“The UNB eSports Society organized a 4-month long League of Legends intramural league which was not only just open for UNB students to join, but also anyone who was interested! They had a total of 7 intramural teams with a total of 43 individual players who competed once a week for the entire semester. Once playoffs rolled around, some of the games were casted and streamed through Twitch for everyone to see!”
Diwali - UNB Indian Student association
“The UNB Indian Students Association (ISA) is the community and social group of all the students who are from the resourceful country of India and of Indian origin. ISA at UNB has a long and interesting history. It was the first international student association in the University of New Brunswick. Born amidst controversies in 1962, ISA had to explain to the local community that the formation of the association was not for ethnic isolation but an expression of rich culture and heritage of India. The reason was later well accepted and supported by all. ISA was also the mother of another organization known as the South Asian Society which was formed in 1997. We welcome people from any background who wishes to join the ISA to know and enjoy the richness of India and vice-versa as a means of cultural exchange. Virtual or in-person, we strive hard and will be up for any service to the community and the wellbeing of students.”