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Friday, March 17, 2023

Comms: Everything Everywhere All at Once

According to Jim Maiella, EVP of Corporate Communications at AMC Networks, it's an extraordinary time to be working in communications, regardless of industry, level or…
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Friday, March 3, 2023

New campaign: UBC will be included in Homelessness Services Association of BC’ s Point-in-Time Homeless Count

UBC Campus Security and UBC Sprouts — a 100% volunteer and student-run organization at the UBC, along with volunteers from across the university will be…
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Monday, February 27, 2023

New campaign: Have you completed all UBC required training?

On March 6, staff and student-staff who are not up to date on their UBC Required Training will receive a Workday notification as a reminder…
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Monday, February 13, 2023

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.…
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Picture this: the nine corporate photos you must never, ever, take again

It's not easy to take good photos.. even harder when you're trying to convey an idea or represent a type of work. There are some…
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

New campaign: UBC Safe Vancouver app

UBC Safe Vancouver is the official safety app of The University of British Columbia’s Point Grey campus. Help us encourage students, faculty and staff to…
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Wednesday, January 4, 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…
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

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…
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

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.…
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Friday, October 7, 2022

New campaign: 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…
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