Farewell to Samantha Tsui
Communications Strategist, Samantha Tsui will be leaving the VPFO Communications & Engagement team to take a new opportunity in the Faculty of Education.
New campaign: Take part in the Mass Care Open House & Preparedness Fair to become better prepared for emergencies
Safety & Risk Services’ Emergency Management team will be hosting a Mass Care Open House on June 28, 2023. This event is an opportunity for key responding staff to familiarize and problem-solve the mass care planning done to date. We would appreciate your support in spreading the word about this initiative.
2022 Celebrating Communications @ UBC
The celebration gallery showcases incredible communications work carried out during 2022. Congratulations to our Communications Manager, Yvonne Kwok and Communications Coordinator, Sam Tsui, whose campaigns were featured in the innovative category!
Welcome Tracy Pham, Manager, Digital & Creative
In her new role, Tracy aims to transform the digital channels of the VPFO and bring forth new enhancements to optimize the user experience. As a multi-skilled marketer, she brings effective technical and communication skills that can help bridge the gap between technology and business.
New campaign: Be a voice for campus safety!
UBC Vancouver Campus Security is taking a look at its services and organizational model to better understand how it can best meet the needs of a rapidly changing community. We would appreciate your support in spreading the word about this initiative, so we can make sure to learn from as many individuals as possible.
VPFO Communications & Engagement team completes Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
In addition to the entire team earning certification in PROSCI’s change management methodology, the team is now better equipped to help UBC achieve its process improvement goals with Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from the UBC Sauder School of Business.
Comms: Everything Everywhere All at Once
According to Jim Maiella, EVP of Corporate Communications at AMC Networks, it’s an extraordinary time to be working in communications, regardless of industry, level or specific job description. He believes there’s no other position better situated to help navigate and positively impact all aspects of a business or organization moving forward as the professional communicator, or another that has the potential to have as lasting and broad-based impact on its success, regardless of the specific challenge or opportunity.
New campaign: UBC will be included in Homelessness Services Association of BC’ s Point-in-Time Homeless Count
UBC Campus Security and UBC Sprouts — a 100% volunteer and student-run organization at the UBC, along with volunteers from across the university will be taking part in the Homelessness Services Association of BC’ s Point-in-Time Homeless Count to collect details about the experiences and demographics of people who are experiencing homelessness.
New campaign: Have you completed all UBC required training?
On March 6, staff and student-staff who are not up to date on their UBC Required Training will receive a Workday notification as a reminder to complete the training(s). Managers and supervisors will also receive a Workday notification with instructions/details to access a report that outlines compliance for their team(s).
New campaign: Seminar: Everything you need to know about occupational sensitization
Whether you work in a lab, animal facility, workshop, museum — or even an office, you may come into contact with sensitizers at your workplace. UBC Safety & Risk Services has invited industry and academia experts to educate the community on why sensitization is an important workplace safety issue and how to protect yourself.