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: Keep our shared spaces clean and welcoming: Check out the Classroom Usage Guidelines
Keep our shared spaces clean and welcoming: Check out the Classroom Usage Guidelines
Help raise awareness about proper usage of classrooms outside of class hours. Posters are being installed in General Teaching Spaces to encourage students to reset classrooms after they use them. Help us share the campaign with students via your newsletters…
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Read more: Drop, cover and hold on October 16 for ShakeOut!
Drop, cover and hold on October 16 for ShakeOut!
Help share the news: the annual province-wide earthquake drill, ‘Great British Columbia ShakeOut’, takes place at 10:16 am on October 16, 2025. UBC Alert will also send a test notification to students, faculty, and staff phones
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Read more: Disruptions to university cheque mailing due to Canada Post job action
Disruptions to university cheque mailing due to Canada Post job action
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a national strike as of September 25, 2025. Please expect delays in mail delivery, including cheque delivery for payroll and suppliers.