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: New campaign: Safety Awareness Week is January 9–13, 2023
New campaign: Safety Awareness Week is January 9–13, 2023
January 9 to 13, 2023 is Safety Awareness Week. Stop by UBC Campus Security’s booths to learn how you can help keep yourself and the UBC community safe and secure.
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Read more: VPFO Communications & Engagement launches new campaign to introduce VPFO’s Strategic plan
VPFO Communications & Engagement launches new campaign to introduce VPFO’s Strategic plan
The VPFO is made up of diverse individuals doing important work to support the university. To help team members gain a better understanding of VPFO’s strategic plan and how their day-to-day work connects with our plan, Communications & Engagement is…
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Read more: Research: Simple Writing Pays Off (Literally) in Disclosure documents and others
Research: Simple Writing Pays Off (Literally) in Disclosure documents and others
Financial writing is full of jargon and complexity. But a series of research suggests that investors are drawn to simple, clear writing with short sentences. The simple reason is that complex writing is off-putting — people tune out and find…
