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.

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
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Read more: Changes coming to UBC’s finance website
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.
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Read more: Don’t feed the clog monster
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…
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Read more: ShakeOut BC is back on October 17
ShakeOut BC is back on October 17
On October 17, 2024, practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 am during the annual Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill. Help us encourage participants to join in the drill and learn about earthquake safety at srs.ubc.ca/shakeout.
