Holly Shepherd joins UBC as Tax Manager
Holly is joining the Treasury group as the university’s new Tax Manager, supporting the community with advising for tax-related matters, as well as general oversight of UBC’s tax strategies.
Sarah Goold Joins Treasury as Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
A UBC Alumna, Sarah will partner with departments across the university to assist and monitor the main drivers of revenue and expenses at UBC. She will also develop and evaluate strategic options and alternatives on financial decisions that impact the university, as well as performing cost benefit analyses, investment appraisals, and risk assessments for strategic initiatives.
VPFO Communications & Engagement’s new website helps you be heard and understood
Everyone in the VPFO has a part in telling the story of how we enable UBC’s teaching, learning and research. Our new Communications & Engagement website features information, resources, and tools to strengthen your communications and help achieve your goals.
UBC Outlines Budget for 2020/21
The Board of Governors has approved UBC’s budget for the 2020/21 fiscal year, outlining spending priorities and considering the potential impact of COVID-19.
VPFO Monday Update
VPFO Monday Update Each Monday we capture a snapshot of important university updates, the work across our departments, and other resources relevant to the VPFO team. This will be reposted, along with all past issues, at vpfo.ubc.ca/news. Additions or questions can be sent to communications@vpfo.ubc.ca at any time. Managing Your Mental Health HR has collected a […]
2019/2020 Consolidated Financial Statements Now Available
Our consolidated financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of UBC. They are prepared according to accounting standards, audited by our external auditors and reported to the Province.
UBC Continues Commitment to Mitigating Climate Change, Signs Principles for Responsible Investment
The university is pleased to share that UBC Investment Management Trust (IMANT) has signed the internationally-developed Principles for Responsible Investment on behalf of UBC and the UBC Staff Pension Plan.
Aaron Mogerman appointed Director, Infrastructure Development in UBC Okanagan
Aaron will head up the new department as the first Director for UBC Okanagan’s Infrastructure Development. He has been an important part of the Infrastructure Development team in Vancouver for a long time and will bring his solid project management expertise along with his deep understanding of how UBC works to the Okanagan campus.
VPFO Monday Update
Managing Your Mental Health HR has collected a great set of mental health resources to help you manage the ups and downs of our COVID-19 experience. Our VPFO HR staff is on campus every day for confidential conversations. See below for this week’s HR duty roster. RECEIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT Many peoples’ family financial situations are shifting right […]
Safe reoccupancy for your building & spaces
With the gradual and phased reoccupancy of the university, we want to remind faculty and staff that the Facilities Group will require a minimum of five business days notice before a building is ready for reoccupancy. Our custodial and trades staff are currently working on rotation, and we will require advance notice in order to more effectively schedule our teams to prepare your space for safe reoccupancy.