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Ultra Iron Woman: Emily Millard

Ultra Iron Woman: Emily Millard

In honour of International Women’s Day, our Intramurals Marketing team had the chance to sit down with UBC’s very own inspiration, Emily Millard, a decorated figure skater and an accomplished engineer as well as the only woman in UBC history to accomplish an Ultra Ironperson at the annual Storm the Wall event.

Intramurals: More Than Just Sports (We’re Hiring!)

Intramurals: More Than Just Sports (We’re Hiring!)

Intramurals is hiring student staff for 2026/27. Hear what our community has to say about their experiences in IM!

Crew of winning UBC Boat 1: (Angela Ying, Kaina Reinoos, Dylan Jones, Rory Walsh (left to right).

UBC Sailing Crowned Keelboat National Champions

UBC Sailing delivered a statement performance this weekend in Vancouver, capturing the 2026 Keelboat National Championship.

Celebrating Our Community: What Are You Grateful For?

Celebrating Our Community: What Are You Grateful For?

In mid-February, we put out the question to our UBC Rec Community: Today, what are you grateful for? Over 1000 gratitudes from our community were shared with us. Check out some of the highlights here!

Wearing covid-19 mask while riding bike. Sport cyclist woman biking putting on face mask for Covid-19 prevention during summer outdoor leisure exercise activity. Fitness outside.

Routes to Run, Walk and Roll!

Here are some fun routes to run, walk and roll!

How To: Conquer the Wreck Stairs

How To: Conquer the Wreck Stairs

A step-by-step guide, if you will.

Let’s Go To the Beach!

Let’s Go To the Beach!

Sun’s out… Fun’s out! A guide to the campus beaches.

4 Hidden Gems at UBC Vancouver Campus

4 Hidden Gems at UBC Vancouver Campus

Have you uncovered these 4 gems at UBCV yet?

Nordic SC January Racing Recap!

Nordic SC January Racing Recap!

The wait is over. UBC Nordic is BACK in action. Its time we put those 676,767 hours of training to the test.

Creative Jersey Contest 2025

Creative Jersey Contest 2025

This year’s Jersey Contest brought out the creativity, team spirit, and serious style from across our leagues! Over the term, teams rallied their most imaginative designers, grabbed their boldest colors, and showcased jerseys that were as unique as the players wearing them. From hand-painted masterpieces to cleverly crafted themes, the entries rolled in with impressive energy and originality. Let’s recap the fun!