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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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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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Thursday, October 6, 2022

New campaign: 2022 ShakeOut BC

This year, the annual province-wide earthquake drill, ‘Great British Columbia ShakeOut’, takes place at 10:20 a.m. on October 20, 2022. In addition to the Shakeout…
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Friday, August 26, 2022

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…
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Thursday, August 4, 2022

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.…
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Thursday, July 14, 2022

New Campaign: Custodial Services in UBC Facilities is Hiring

UBC Facilities is hiring up to 20 positions for Auxiliary Building Service Workers (6 months term) to join our Custodial Services team. Please help us…
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Saturday, April 30, 2022

Communications toolkit for Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 1-7, 2022. We all have a role to play in an emergency, and we want you to Get Informed, Get…
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Friday, March 18, 2022

New Campaign: prepare your team for UBC’s updated Business Expense Rules for faculty and staff

UBC’s Business Expense Rules form the framework for incurring and reimbursing expenses and help ensure we all use public funds reasonably, appropriately, and efficiently. The…
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Thursday, January 13, 2022

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…
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

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…
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