UBC-MDS · zmx721 · Jul 3, 2026 · Jul 3, 2026 · Jul 9, 2026 · Jul 9, 2026
diff --git a/capstone-seminar-series.md b/capstone-seminar-series.md
diff --git a/event-calendar.md b/event-calendar.md
@@ -8,36 +8,35 @@ Prospective students be aware that MDS typically follows a one week-shifted sche
 
 | Event/Workshop | Date |
 |-------|------|
-|Orientation (including Alumni Talks)                                   |Aug 27th - 28th, 2025 |
-|EDI Workshop                                                           |Aug 28th, 2025    |
-|MDS Dinner (including Alumni Talk)                                     |Aug 29th, 2025 |
-|Semester 1 (Blocks 1-3) Midterm Break                                  |Nov 10th - 14th, 2025|
-|Mentoring Kick-off Event (for students registered in mentoring program)|Nov 18th, 2025  |
-|LinkedIn webinar                                                       |Dec 8th, 2025      |
-|Holiday Party (MDS-V)                                                  |Dec 11th, 2025     |
-|Last Day of Semester 1 (Blocks 1-3)                                    |Dec 19th, 2025     |
-|Start Day of Semester 2 (Blocks 4-6)                                   |Jan 5th, 2026      |
-|The Art of Building Connections for Job Search                         |Jan 12th, 2026   |
-|Resume & Cover Letter Writing                                          |Jan 27th, 2026   |
-|Capstone Fair                                                          |Feb 5th, 2026  |
-|ChatGPT for Jobseekers webinar                                         |Feb 9th, 2026     |
-|Interview Skills Workshop                                              |Feb 11th, 2026   |
-|Semester 2 (Blocks 4-6) Midterm Break                                  |Feb 16th - 20th, 2026|
-|Career Talk                                                            |Feb 23rd, 2026   |
-|Technical Interview Clinic                                             |Feb 26th, 2026   |
-|Employer Information session                                           |Mar 9th, 2026    |
-|Job Offer Negotiation                                                  |Mar 12th, 2026     |
-|Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Workshop                            |Mar 24th, 2026     |
-|Career Talk                                                            |Mar 26th, 2026 |
-|Team Effectiveness Workshop                                            |Mar 27th, 2026     |
-|Career Panel                                                           |Mar 31st, 2026     |
-|Mentoring Wrap-Up Event (for students registered in mentoring program) |Apr 1st, 2026      |
-|Career Talk                                                            |Apr 13th, 2026     |
-|Career Talk                                                            |Apr 15th, 2026     |
-|Career Talk                                                            |Apr 17th, 2026     |
-|Capstone Hackathon                                                     |Apr 27th - 29th, 2026|
-|Alumni Reunion                                                         |May 8th, 2026|
-|End-of-program Celebration                                             |End of June, 2026   |
-|Graduation Ceremony*                                                   |Late Nov, 2026     |
+|Orientation (including Alumni Talks)                                   |Aug 26th - 27th, 2026 |
+|MDS Dinner (including Alumni Talk)                                     |Aug 28th, 2026 |
+|Semester 1 (Blocks 1-3) Midterm Break                                  |Nov 9th - 13th, 2026|
+|Mentoring Kick-off Event (for students registered in mentoring program)|Nov 2026  |
+|Holiday Party (MDS-V)                                                  |Dec 2026     |
+|Last Day of Semester 1 (Blocks 1-3)                                    |Dec 21st, 2026     |
+|Start Day of Semester 2 (Blocks 4-6)                                   |Jan 5th, 2027      |
+|Semester 2 (Blocks 4-6) Midterm Break                                  |Feb 8th - 12th, 2027|
+|Career Talk                                                            |Feb 2027   |
+|Capstone Fair                                                          |Feb 2027  |
+|Career Talk                                                            |Mar 2027 |
+|Career Talk                                                            |Apr 2027     |
+|End-of-program Celebration                                             |End of June, 2027   |
+|Graduation Ceremony*                                                   |Late Nov, 2027     |
+|EDI Workshop                                                           |TBD    |
+|LinkedIn webinar                                                       |TBD     |
+|The Art of Building Connections for Job Search                         |TBD   |
+|Resume & Cover Letter Writing                                          |TBD   |
+|ChatGPT for Jobseekers webinar                                         |TBD     |
+|Interview Skills Workshop                                              |TBD   |
+|Technical Interview Clinic                                             |TBD   |
+|Employer Information session                                           |TBD    |
+|Job Offer Negotiation                                                  |TBD     |
+|Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Workshop                            |TBD     |
+|Team Effectiveness Workshop                                            |TBD     |
+|Career Panel                                                           |TBD     |
+|Mentoring Wrap-Up Event (for students registered in mentoring program) |TBD      |
+|Capstone Hackathon                                                     |TBD|
+|Alumni Reunion                                                         |TBD|
+
 
 Note\*: Please check https://graduation.ubc.ca/ for the date of graduation ceremony.
diff --git a/jobs.md b/jobs.md
@@ -5,6 +5,5 @@ title: Jobs
 ---
 
 ## Current Positions
-- [Call for TAs for 2026W1](https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBjgK0mOJrr2veS)
-
+- Call for TAs for 2026W1 - Closed
 
diff --git a/resources.md b/resources.md
@@ -13,20 +13,27 @@ subtitle: For MDS students and beyond
 
 #### For current MDS students
 
+##### General policies and guidelines
+
 - [MDS policies and regulations](/policies/)
 - [MDS code of conduct](/resources_pages/code_of_conduct/)
+- [MDS Tools](/resources_pages/mds-tools)
+- [Slack guidelines](/resources_pages/slack)
+- [Guidelines for working with others](/resources_pages/teamwork/)
+
+##### Labs and quizzes
 - [General lab instructions](/resources_pages/general_lab_instructions)
 - [MDS rubrics](https://github.com/UBC-MDS/public/tree/master/rubric#guide-to-rubrics)
-- [Slack guidelines](/resources_pages/slack)
-- [How to ask questions on Slack](/resources_pages/slack_asking_for_help)
 - [MDS quizzes and quiz instructions](/resources_pages/quiz)
 - [MDS quiz instructions - Center for Accessibility](/resources_pages/quiz_cfa)
-- [Career and professional development](/resources_pages/CareerandIndustryResources)
-- [Potentially useful textbooks](/resources_pages/textbooks)
-- [Resources offered by UBC](/resources_pages/UBC_resources)
+
+##### Student rep and feedback
 - [Student rep guidelines](/resources_pages/student_rep)
 - [Student feedback about the program](/resources_pages/student_feedback)
-- [Guidelines for working with others](/resources_pages/teamwork/)
+
+##### Resources
+- [Career and professional development](/resources_pages/CareerandIndustryResources)
+- [Resources offered by UBC](/resources_pages/UBC_resources)
 - [Contributing to the MDS blog](/resources_pages/contributing_blog/)
 
 #### Possibly of general interest

diff --git a/resources_pages/UBC_resources.md b/resources_pages/UBC_resources.md
@@ -3,5 +3,35 @@ layout: page
 title: UBC resources
 ---
 
-- The [UBC Library](www.library.ubc.ca) provides access across the university to print and electronic books, journals and more.
-- The [ICICS/Computer Science Reading Room](www.cs.ubc.ca/rr) is an independent departmental reading room located in ICCS 262. Our area of specialization is information technology and you are welcome to visit during opening hours. A list of some data analytics resources available from our Reading Room is available [here](www.cs.ubc.ca/our-department/facilities/reading-room/subject-resources/data-analytics).
+#### Study spaces on campus
+
+- Within the [Computer Science building (ICICS)](https://maps.ubc.ca/?code=ICCS)
+    - ICCS 108 (Bullpen - Graduate Student Lounge)
+    - ICCS 359 (MDS Lounge)
+    - [Book a meeting room](https://my.cs.ubc.ca/docs/booking-room)
+- [List of UBC libraries and hours](https://hours.library.ubc.ca/)
+    - If you prefer to book a private room to study, check [bookable study spaces](https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/bookable-study-spaces/).
+- [Informal learning spaces](https://learningspaces.ubc.ca/find-a-space-informal/)
+
+
+#### Computing library resources
+
+- The [UBC Library](https://www.library.ubc.ca/) provides access across the university to print and electronic books, journals and more.
+- The [ICICS/Computer Science Reading Room](https://www.cs.ubc.ca/our-department/reading-room) is an independent departmental reading room located in ICCS 262. Our area of specialization is information technology and you are welcome to visit during opening hours.
+
+#### Printers
+
+- Computer Science building (ICICS): [Printer Locations](https://my.cs.ubc.ca/docs/printer-locations)
+- [Complete list of public printers in the libraries](https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/copy-print-scan/complete-list-of-public-printers/)
+    - Note: payment required
+
+#### Student services
+
+- The [About UBC Student Services page]((https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/)) provides a comprehensive directory of resources available to students, including academic support, health and wellbeing, community services, and more.
+- International students should checkout the [International Studnet Guide](https://students.ubc.ca/international-student-guide/).
+
+#### Other resources
+
+- [UBC Microwave Locator](https://summer-h-s.github.io/summer-h-s-web/Lab2/ubcv_microwaves_map.html)
+- [Food at UBC Vancouver](https://food.ubc.ca/)
+- [Wayfinding at UBC](https://maps.ubc.ca/)
diff --git a/resources_pages/textbooks.md → resources_pages/archived-textbooks.md b/resources_pages/textbooks.md → resources_pages/archived-textbooks.md
diff --git a/resources_pages/mds_tools.md b/resources_pages/mds_tools.md
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+---
+layout: page
+title: MDS Tools
+---
+
+
+| Tool | Purpose | How to Access |
+|-------|------|------|
+| Canvas | Gradebook | Log in using your CWL |
+| GitHub Enterprise | Course materials and assignment distribution | Log in using your CWL |
+| GitHub.com | Assignments for specific courses | Create your own account |
+| Gradescope | Assignment submission | Access granted through Canvas\* |
+| PrairieLearn | Pre-lecture quizzes and MDS quizzes | Log in using your CWL |
+| PrairieTest | Quiz and review session reservations | Log in using your CWL, invitation sent once per term |
+| Slack | Primary communication tool | Invited via email |
+
+\*Note: Gradescope username is the same as the Canvas primary email. Do **not** change your primary Canvas email address during the MDS program.