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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Join UBC’s virtual ShakeOut drill on October 15th

We’re all spending more time at home at the moment, which makes it all the more important to prepare your home for the unexpected. Join…
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Thursday, September 24, 2020

VPFO Finance & Communications Teams Launch Finance Update

This new communication will be sent each Friday to consolidate and streamline communications to UBC's finance community from our central finance functions.
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Thursday, July 9, 2020

Who, what, when, where, and how?

For communication to be effective, we need to find the right words, the best time, and the most effective channels to reach the right people.
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Friday, May 8, 2020

New Campaign: Cover Your Cough

Getting sick is never fun, but thankfully there are a few precautions we can all take to stay healthy and stop the spread of germs…
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Friday, May 8, 2020

What does good communications look like?

Research by international consulting firm Watson-Wyatt identified three communication traits of high-performance organizations while Deloitte identified four communication-related factors that help organizations achieve their goals.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The VPFO is Working with the Rest of UBC in its Response to Covid-19

In this uncertain time the VPFO continues to provide some of UBC’s crucial services while protecting those that operate them.
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Monday, February 3, 2020

Are you Ranger Ready? Visit the UBC Emergency Ranger Station on Feb 13 and find out!

Emergencies happen, and as UBC students, faculty, staff, and residents, we all have a role to play in emergency preparedness. Visit the UBC Emergency Ranger…
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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Our Strategy in Action — Our New VPFO Feature Series

To illustrate the vision, values and priorities that animate our Strategic Plan, the VPFO has launched a quarterly story series that looks at the connection…
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Annie Mullins joins UBC as new Communications Specialist

Annie will be working across the VPFO portfolio to accelerate the creation of communications channels and improve stakeholder communications to help drive improved customer service.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Get to know: Yvonne Kwok, Communications Specialist, Infrastructure Development

A burst of positivity and professionalism, Yvonne Kwok, Communications Specialist, Infrastructure Development helps bring the facilities side of the VPFO into focus for people across…
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