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

  • Protect yourself from the flu

    Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall and winter but can occur as early as October and as late as May. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Getting the flu…

    Read more: Protect yourself from the flu
  • Changes coming to UBC’s finance website

    In January, we’ll be transitioning the UBC finance website (finance.ubc.ca) into two platforms including a new UBC Finance Portal for UBC staff and faculty.

    Read more: Changes coming to UBC’s finance website
  • Don’t feed the clog monster

    Help UBC Facilities raise awareness around the problems with flushing paper towels. UBC faces significant responsive maintenance costs when toilet plumbing issues arise. We will be running a campaign and engaging with students through an awareness event on October 29…

    Read more: Don’t feed the clog monster