Monday update
A note from VPFO Communications & Engagement Over the past few weeks, some of you may have noticed some changes to our weekly newsletter. The VPFO Monday Update started last year as a way for our portfolio to stay connected and share important operational information during COVID-19. Things have changed so much since we distributed our […]
Getting Ready for Canada’s New National Day of Truth & Reconciliation: Understanding Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day
This month, in honour of Orange Shirt Day and the newly introduced National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, the VPFO’s EDI Committee has been sharing a series of blogs to drive awareness of the legacy of residential schools and to help us all foster a commitment to reconciliation. In the past few weeks, we’ve looked at the […]
Gardenia Honorio joins Facilities as Manager, Business and Support Services
Gardenia will take on this temporary 18 month position while Joey-Lee Rebelo fills in for Deb Capps’ maternity leave. She brings a wealth of career experience between her previous positions in both Brazil and Canada, including nearly a year spent in the Facilities Service Center from 2019-2020.
Understanding and overcoming language barriers in the workplace
English is the business language of the world, yet there are only 360 million people who speak English as their first language. Here are some tips on how you can overcome language barrier at the office as a non-native English speaker.
UBC Library and UBC Campus Security launch Theft Prevention Pilot campaign
To support the safety and security of students, the library has partnered with UBC Campus Security to launch a Theft Prevention Pilot campaign that will run throughout the fall term. The goal of the campaign is to ensure students have peace of mind when visiting library branches and to foster good habits when using public spaces.
Monday update
A note from VPFO Communications & Engagement Over the past few weeks, some of you may have noticed some changes to our weekly newsletter. The VPFO Monday Update started last year as a way for our portfolio to stay connected and share important operational information during COVID-19. Things have changed so much since we distributed our […]
Getting ready for Canada’s new National Day of Truth & Reconciliation: What is UBC’s Commitment to Truth & Reconciliation?
As an entity created by and governed under provincial legislation, UBC has played a role in colonization. To many Indigenous students, faculty and staff, colonialism is still a daily reality at UBC. This week, we’ll focus on UBC’s commitment to truth and reconciliation.
Are you your own Project Runway?
Have you ever been judged by someone based on what you choose to wear on a given day, or misjudged someone based on their appearance? For centuries, dress codes have been used to maintain specific social roles and hierarchies. The VPFO EDI committee invites you for a quick refresher on the equity, diversity and inclusion messages of our clothes, homes, and cars.
Monday update
Updates from UBC September 9: UBC Bulletin: Learn about IRP Student at a Sept. 29 virtual town hall September 9: President’s Update: Do Your Part: Declare Your Vaccination Status Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. Managing your mental health HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage your ups and downs. Our VPFO HR staff is […]
Getting ready for Canada’s new National Day of Truth & Reconciliation: What is the United Nations Declaration for the Recognition of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)?
This week, we’ll look at the United Nations Declaration for the Recognition of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and how it serves as a significant step towards pursuing reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples and Canada.