Similkameen
What is a possible translation of the word Similkameigh from the now-extinct language of Nicola-Similkameen?
A) Treacherous Waters
B) River Rapids
C) Calm Lake
D) Powerful Waterfall
A) Treacherous Waters
Source: Bright, William (2004). Native American placenames of the United States. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 444.
Which of the following is not a service that the Student Learning Hub (SLH) provides?
A) Learning Management Skills
B) Writing Consultations
C) Equipment Loans
D) Supplemental Learning Sessions
C) Equipment Loans - This is not to say you can't loan equipment at UBCO! The Library offers technology loans (laptops) to students, and UBCO Studios (Commons building, opposite COM 201) offers video & audio recording equipment to students for non-commercial purposes. The rest of the services however, are offered at the Student Learning Hub for free to any UBCO student.
If I wanted to get to downtown Kelowna from UBCO in the shortest amount of time, which of the following buses would I take?
A) 8
B) 16
C) 38
D) 97
D) 97 - Whilst the 8 also does go to downtown, it is not an express service bus like the 97, which means it makes more stops
What is the capital of British Columbia?
Victoria
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
What type of body of water carries the name "Similkameen" in the Okanagan region?
A) Glacier
B) Lake
C) Waterfall
D) River
D) River - B.C. Highway 3 follows the flow of the Similkameen River from Manning Provincial Park to the U.S. Border near Osoyoos.
Which of the following is not a real building on campus?
A) Arts Building
B) Science Building
C) Arts & Sciences Building
D) These are all real buildings
D) These are all real buildings.
Which of the following locations in Kelowna accept UBCO meal plan flex dollars?
A) Nester's Market in Airport Village
B) Pita Pit on Bernard Street
C) Tossings Pizza on Academy Hill
D) All of these locations
D) All of these locations - and more! There are plenty of on- and off-campus businesses that accept flex dollars as payment. You can even use your flex dollars to pay for printing on campus! One business that unfortunately does not seem to accept flex dollars is the campus bookstore.
What is the population of British Columbia?
A) 5,000,000
B) 5,200,000
C) 5,400,000
D) 5,600,000
D) 5,600,000 - British Columbia's first quarter population estimate for 2024 was 5,646,467.
What is Canada's population?
A) 39,000,000
B) 40,000,000
C) 41,000,000
D) 42,000,000
C) 41,000,000 - Canada's population is 41,012,563 according to StatCAN's first quarter population estimate for 2024.
Which of the following amenities does Similkameen NOT have?
A) Pool Table
B) Washing Machines
C) Foosball Table
D) Vending Machines
B) Washing Machines - Similkameen residents have access to washing machines in Monashee. The pool table is located in the first floor lounge, the vending machines are outside the elevator on the second floor, and the foosball table is in the third floor lounge.
Where is the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) located?
A) University Centre (UNC)
B) Nicola Residence Townhome
C) Commons Building
D) Cascades Building F
B) Nicola Residence Townhome - SVPRO is a confidential place for those who have been impacted by any form of sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or harm, regardless of where or when it took place. It is not necessary to go to the hospital or make a police report to use our SVPRO's services.
Source: https://svpro.ok.ubc.ca/
Name one of the two ski resorts closest to Kelowna
Big White or Silverstar - Both are approximately one hour from campus, and have shuttles running directly from campus (E lot, outside EME) to their respective bases
If you are driving from Southern British Columbia to Alberta, which of the following passes would you NOT take?
A) Kicking Horse Pass
B) Rogers' Pass
C) Muncho Pass
D) Vermilion Pass
C) Muncho Pass - Muncho Pass is northern British Columbia, whilst the others are near the B.C./Alberta border
Which of the following icons is not on a circulating denomination of Canadian currency?
A) The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, the Black Canoe
B) The Bluenose
C) Canadarm2
D) Canadian National Vimy Memorial
A) The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, the Black Canoe - Now located at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., it was on the $20 bill of the journey series (2004-2012). Currently, the Bluenose is on the dime (10¢), the Canadarm2 is on the $5 bill, and Vimy Ridge is on the current $20 bill.
Name any two Residence Advisors in Similkameen
Possible Answers: Sean, Olamipo, Timi, Stefan, Dorothy, Mateo
Which of the following locations could I go to in order to activate my universal bus pass (U-PASS)?
A) SUO Desk at University Centre (UNC)
B) Nechako Front Desk
C) Student IT Services in Admin Building
D) You don't need to go anywhere - it was automatically added to your student ID on September 3rd.
A) SUO Desk at University Centre (UNC) - This year, the bus pass uses the new digital UMO U-PASS system. You can request a physical card from the SUO Desk, or alternatively sign up on the UMO app. You can only use one of the methods, and once you start using the app you will no longer be able to request a physical card.
What is the name of the "fictional?????" monster that lives in Lake Okanagan?
Ogopogo
In which British Columbia town was "the last spike" driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway?
A) Craigellachie
B) Sicamous
C) Revelstoke
D) Vernon
A) Craigellachie
Who is Canada's Head of State?
A) Justin Trudeau
B) Pierre Trudeau
C) King Charles III
D) Mary Simon
C) King Charles III - Canada is a constitutional monarchy, meaning that Canada's Head of State is the monarch of the United Kingdom, who exercises their authority in accordance with Canada's constitution. The monarch is represented in Canadian government by the governor general, Mary Simon, who gives royal assent to bills passed in Canada's parliament, currently headed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
List the following:
- The name of the LLC located in Similkameen
- The floor on which it is located
- The name of the RA who leads it
The Expressive Arts LLC is located on the third floor of Similkameen, and is led by Dorothy.
Organize the following countries by number of undergraduate international students (most to least) at UBCO:
- China
- India
- United States of America
- Indonesia
1. China
2. India
3. United States of America
4. Indonesia
They were already in order.
Source: UBC Annual Enrolment Report 2023-24, pp. 42
What is the name of the bridge over Lake Okanagan that connects West Kelowna to Kelowna?
A) West Kelowna-Kelowna Bridge
B) William R. Bennett Bridge
C) Lake Okanagan Bridge
D) William V. Zalm Bridge
William R. Bennett Bridge - William R. Bennett was the 27th Premier of British Columbia, was born in Kelowna, and represented the Okanagan South riding.
Which of the following is British Columbia's motto?
A) Si vis pacem, para bellum
B) Ut incepit fidelis sic permanet
C) Splendor sine occasu
D)
C) Splendor sine occasu - this Latin phrase means “Splendour without diminishment”. The motto refers to the sun on the shield, which, although setting, never decreases.
Source: The Emblems of British Columbia, gov.bc.ca
Which of the following is Canada's motto?
A) Desiderantes meliorem patriam
B) Fortis et liber
C) One double-double, please
D) A mari usque ad mare
D) A mari usque ad mare - Translated to English, it means "from sea to sea", referencing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans