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: Supporting Indigenous suppliers
Supporting Indigenous suppliers
With the recent developments regarding U.S. tariffs, we would like to encourage the UBC community to consider purchasing from Indigenous businesses. UBC Faculty and staff can find Indigenous vendors using the UBC Indigenous Business Directory and following the step-by-step guide for…
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Read more: People consider only a small group of options on any idea, changing that window can change everything
People consider only a small group of options on any idea, changing that window can change everything
Ever wonder how people choose what they’ll support? Or have you ever noticed that a politician championing one policy idea can win an election in one country, but at the same time no politician in your country will support that…
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Read more: Supporting Canadian suppliers and navigating U.S. tariffs
Supporting Canadian suppliers and navigating U.S. tariffs
With the recent developments regarding Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs, many questions have been raised regarding purchases at UBC. We encourage you to share this toolkit to faculty and staff on both the UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. Visit UBC’s…
