Welcome to VPFO Communications & Engagement

Everyone in the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) has a part in telling the story of how finance, facilities, safety, risk management, and assurance enable UBC’s teaching, learning and research. 

VPFO Communications provides internally focused communication strategies that support alignment, engagement, and effective information flow across the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio and to the campus community. Learn more about how to work with us and what we do below.

Working with us

Partner with us to share key information within the VPFO and across the UBC community.

VPFO visual identity

The VPFO visual identity acts as both a visual language and a unifying system.

Assets and templates

Download templates aligned with the UBC Brand and VPFO visual identity.

Campaigns

Help share VPFO initiatives and resources across your communications channels.

VPFO Channels

We have several different channels in our portfolio to connect information with the right audiences.

VPFO News

Find important announcements, news and alerts related to VPFO’s communications and engagement.

VPFO Communications News

  • Stay safe in the heat

    Your body undergoes stress when there is a change in the environmental temperature. In very hot conditions, your body may struggle to regulate its internal temperature, resulting in thermal stress. Please help us share this campaign to raise awareness about heat stress.

    Read more: Stay safe in the heat
  • Helpful AI resources for the UBC community

    Discover AI tools, training opportunities, privacy guidance, and support resources available to the UBC community.

    Read more: Helpful AI resources for the UBC community
  • BC Emergency Alert system testing on May 6

    The provincial alert system, BC Emergency Alert will be tested on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:55 pm. A great reminder to download the UBC Safe App and make sure your mobile number is up-to-date in Workday to receive UBC…

    Read more: BC Emergency Alert system testing on May 6