New campaign: Take part in the Mass Care Open House & Preparedness Fair to become better prepared for emergencies

Safety & Risk Services’ Emergency Management team will be hosting a Mass Care Open House on June 28, 2023. This event is an opportunity for key responding staff to familiarize and problem-solve the mass care planning done to date. We would appreciate your support in spreading the word about this initiative.

2022 Celebrating Communications @ UBC

The celebration gallery showcases incredible communications work carried out during 2022. Congratulations to our Communications Manager, Yvonne Kwok and Communications Coordinator, Sam Tsui, whose campaigns were featured in the innovative category!

Welcome Tracy Pham, Manager, Digital & Creative

In her new role, Tracy aims to transform the digital channels of the VPFO and bring forth new enhancements to optimize the user experience. As a multi-skilled marketer, she brings effective technical and communication skills that can help bridge the gap between technology and business.

New campaign: Seminar: Everything you need to know about occupational sensitization

Whether you work in a lab, animal facility, workshop, museum — or even an office, you may come into contact with sensitizers at your workplace. UBC Safety & Risk Services has invited industry and academia experts to educate the community on why sensitization is an important workplace safety issue and how to protect yourself.

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.

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 launching a new campaign to spotlight champions of our strategic plan. 

New Campaign: Are you prepared for an emergency?

Safety & Risk Service’s Emergency Management team will be setting up a booth from September 6 to 8, 2022 to share information about personal emergency preparedness. We would like your help with promoting this event to increase our community’s resilience, emergency awareness and preparedness.

New photos of UBC Treasury available on Flickr

The VPFO Communications & Engagement team recently did a photoshoot for UBC Treasury working together in their newly renovated office in the Old Administration Building. Visit the VPFO Flickr to see the collection, as well as other photos of VPFO teams that are brand compliant and free for UBC staff and faculty use.

Launching the new Facilities Weekly newsletter

The VPFO Communications & Engagement team recently transitioned the Building Operations and Energy & Water Services newsletters to a new Facilities-wide newsletter. This will allow us to share information more consistently across all Facilities teams and help them work better together as an integrated team.   

New photos of UBC Campus Security available on Flickr

The VPFO Communications & Engagement team recently did a photoshoot for UBC Campus Security, showcasing their officers maintaining the safety and security of the Vancouver campus. Visit the VPFO Flickr to see the collection, as well as other photos of VPFO teams that are brand compliant and free for UBC staff and faculty use.