Kristy Lin
Helpful AI resources for the UBC community
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BC Emergency Alert system testing on May 6
The provincial alert system, BC Emergency Alert will be tested on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:55 pm. A great reminder to download the UBC Safe App and make sure your mobile number is up-to-date in Workday to receive UBC Alerts.
Realigning key functions and supporting priorities within VPFO
As part of our ongoing work to strengthen alignment across the VPFO portfolio, Human Resources and Communications will now report to Nicole Liddell in her role as Managing Director, Strategy, Planning & Performance. This realignment brings together key enabling functions under a more integrated structure to better support coordination across people, communications, and execution priorities.
Refreshed VPFO and Communications & Engagement websites
We’ve recently updated the VP Finance & Operations and VPFO Communications websites. The ‘what we do’ section of the VPFO website has been updated to highlight our portfolio’s core functions and services to help our partners, UBC community, and prospective employees better understand the full scope of our services and contribution to the university. The […]
Holiday safety & security tips from UBC Campus Security
With the holiday season coming around, UBC Campus Security has prepared some holiday tips to help keep our campus secure and keep yourself safe during the holiday closure. Help us share the information with faculty, staff, and student-staff in your newsletters, social media, and digital signage.
Tips for VPFO file storage
At UBC, there are three options for secure file storage that can/are to be used for different purposes. Review the following recommendations for file storage in One Drive, Teams, and Teamshare/Network Folders to learn how to best organize your files for collaboration and efficiency within the VPFO.
Browse the refreshed VPFO Update archive
The archive section of our VPFO newsletter just got a refresh! Browse through the VPFO Update archive to find a past newsletter or update from the portfolio!
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 shot is your best protection. We would like your help with sharing this information to encourage and inform the campus community to get their flu shot.
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.
Show your connection to the VPFO with updated templates
You’ve already seen the new look at VPFO Day and on our websites. Now it’s your turn to integrated this look and feel to your own reports, presentations, and more. The new updated templates will help build consistency to communications and how we appear to the campus community. Try them out for yourself now!