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🌟Trail Six Submissions Are Open!🌟

Trail Six is a nationally recognized undergraduate journal that aims to publish exceptional undergraduate scholarly work within the field of geography!🌎 
📚 Who can submit? All undergraduate students currently en

Trail Six Volume 18 is fresh off the press and now available to buy as a hard copy!🤩

The 2023-2024 journal edition is a culmination of incredible work from geography undergrads and we are thrilled to announce that it is finally here in print. 📚
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Want to become a GSA Executive? 🌎✨

The UBC Geography Students’ Association is currently accepting applications for the VP Academic & VP Social positions on the 2024/25 Executive Team (Term 2)! 🙌 If you’re interested in getting more

We’re so excited to have you back for this year’s second GeoTalk!🎉

These are informal, semi-monthly events where we invite faculty from the Department of Geography and related disciplines to share insights into their research, work, and

Come satisfy your cravings at the GSA Bake Sale!!🍪☕️

Enjoy a variety of homemade baked goods, along with tea and coffee —all at affordable prices!! 🥐🧁

🗓️ Date: Thursday, 28th November
📍 Location: Geography Undergraduate Lounge
⏰ Time:

Thinking about studying Geography?🌎🤩
 
On November 20th and 25th, the GSA will be hosting our annual Majors and Minors Evenings, which are informational sessions about the various majors and minors offered by the Department of Geography! 🎉

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GSA X IRSA PRESENTS: The Return of the BZZR GARDEN🍻

Hosted for years by the GSA in the Geography Building, the BZZR Garden was an annual tradition that brought together students and community members looking for a (cheap) drink, a chance to kick ba

🌱 OPEN CALL FOR GEOGARDEN VOLUNTEERS! 🌱

Calling all aspiring green thumbs! 🌸🌿 The GeoGarden is looking for volunteers to help maintain the garden!!

As a volunteer you’ll have the chance to help plants flowers and vegetables! An exciting

🍪 In case you’ve forgotten… the Geography Department offers tasty and affordable GeoSnacks from the main office for just $1 each! (what a deal)

Visit Room 217 (Main Office) in the Geography Building to grab a bite between classes!! 🍎

Welcome back to GeoTalks! 🌍

We’re thrilled to kick off this year’s GeoTalks series, where we invite faculty from the Department of Geography and related disciplines to share insights into their research, work, and personal experiences.

Founded in 1969, the Geography Students’ Association (GSA) is a student-run club supported by the University of British Columbia’s Department of Geography. As one of the most active student associations on campus, we:

Run social events throughout the year, including our world-famous BZZR Garden, pub trivia nights, & adrenaline-pumping sporting events.
Host engaging talks and workshops from faculty, guest speakers, & career advisors via our GeoTalks lectures & Career Days events series.
Organize our very own Geography Mentorship & Advisement Program (GMAP) & annual academic workshop conference (Town Hall).

That’s not all– we publish the Trail Six Undergraduate Journal of Geography, run the GeoGarden, and throw a killer end-of-year celebration at Geogala.

GSA Committees

The contributions of the GSA’s five committees are core to our club operations. As an organization dedicated to delivering a memorable student experience through all facets of university life: academic, professional, and of course, social, we rely on the work and ideas of each committee to ensure that our programming reflect the diverse interests of our student body.

Joining a committee is a great opportunity to meet some new faces, get involved in your community, and gain valuable experience in project management, leadership, and event planning.

All committee members must be a current (2025/26) member of the GSA. Please visit our home page to learn about the perks of a $10 membership and to join the community.

Academic Committee (2-5 Hrs/Month)

The Academic Committee operates under the GSA’s Academic portfolio, overseen by the Vice President Academic.

This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!
This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!

Sustainability Committee (3-6 Hrs/Month)

The Sustainability Committee operates under the GSA’s Sustainability portfolio, overseen by the Vice President Sustainability.

This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!
This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!

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At A Glance

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Sports Committee (2-4 Hrs/Month)

The Sports Committee operates under the GSA’s Sports portfolio, overseen by the Vice President Sports.

This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!
This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!

Geogarden Volunteers

Geogarden volunteers operate under the GSA’s Geo Garden portfolio, overseen by the Geogarden Manager.

This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!
This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!

Fundraising & Graduation Committee (5-7 Hrs/Month)

The Fundraising & Graduation Committee operates under the GSA’s Graduation & Sustainability portfolio, overseen by the Vice President Graduation.

This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!
This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!

Social Committee (3-6 Hrs/Month)

The Social Committee operates under the GSA’s Social portfolio, overseen by the Vice President Social.

This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!
This section is currently being updated and will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!

SUSTAINABILITY

The GSA is aligned with best practices in sustainable event planning set by the UBC Alma Mater Society (AMS Sustainable Action Plan) – encompassing areas of waste management, energy use, and local partnerships. We see sustainability as a state of balanced socio-ecological well-being– one in which students can participate in the social and ecological environments of the UBC Point Grey Campus for the long-term, while being able to express themselves unapologetically.

This is why want to provide opportunities for students to inspire and equip each other to make the change they want to see in their own communities.

GSA SUSTAINABILITY AUDIT

Recently our VP of Sustainability, Azélie Blanchette, audited the 2023/2024 GSA’s sustainability measures and activities. In an effort to boost transparency regarding the existing sustainability measures and improvements the GSA has compiled an audit, and plans to do so annually. The audit compiles previous executive responses and reviews the GSA’s sustainability practices.

A lot of work and review went into this year’s audit, be sure to read it here!

EVENT FEEDBACK

We want your feedback on our events! As part of our effort to enhance the GSA's social sustainability initiatives, we are introducing a new event feedback form designed to improve member engagement, satisfaction, and foster a stronger sense of community. If there’s anything you’d like to share, let us know here.

Meet Our 2025/26 Execs!

AZÉLIE BLANCHETTE

PRESIDENT
ATTICUS HORNE

VICE PRESIDENT - ACADEMIC
YAFA YUSUPOV

VICE PRESIDENT - ADMINISTRATION
KIERAN HOANG

AUS/SUS REPRESENTATIVE
GENEVIEVE BECK

VICE PRESIDENT - COMMUNICATIONS
JULIET MCKINNEY

VICE PRESIDENT - EXTERNAL
NOAH MURDOCH

VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCE
MAYA NG

GEOGARDEN MANAGER
NOAH MURDOCH

VICE PRESIDENT - GRADUATION
DANIEL BLACKMORE

TRAIL SIX - EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
EMMA CALDER

VICE PRESIDENT - INTERNAL
AEHA WAND

VICE PRESIDENT - MARKETING
ALEXANDRA BRADFORD-PATTERSON

VICE PRESIDENT - SOCIAL
GINGER CHU

VICE PRESIDENT - SUSTAINABILITY