VPFO is a big team. With teams spread across campus, it’s not always easy getting to know the people you work with, and sometimes our team members have to get creative.
This year, Treasury has started incorporating more interactive elements into their meetings. For one of their staff meetings, Sarah Goold, Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and UBC alumna, created a series of maps to help team members across Treasury get to know our beautiful campus better — and we thought you may be interested too!
“We work on such a unique and beautiful campus,” said Sarah. “My goal is to inspire people to find more creative ways to connect with their teams.”
To celebrate the arrival of summer, a perfect time to get out with your teammates and explore our beautiful campus, we’ll be sharing these resources over the month of July. Make sure to check back each week, or keep an eye out for our weekly VPFO Update newsletter.
Note: Click on the images below to download the map or view in full size.
Week one: Fun things to do for your next team meeting
To start off the series, Sarah is sharing a map of things to do with your team — from taking a relaxing stroll in Nitobe Garden to learning about First Nations arts and cultures at the Museum of Anthropology.
Week two: The ultimate list of hipster coffee at UBC
This week, she’s sharing her ultimate list of hipster coffee on campus. The next time you need a midday pick-me-up, try one of these indie coffee shops on campus!
Tip: Make sure to head to The Beanery for their cinnamon buns.
Week three: 10 lesser-known lunch spots in UBC
This week, she has narrowed down 10 lesser-known lunch spots — from pastries, pizza to hearty soup and ramen. Enjoy!
Tip: Some of these restaurants, such as the FEAST Totem Dining Hall, may be operating on summer hours. Make sure to double check before making your trip. Find out what’s open on Vancouver campus during the summer months.
Week four: Stay hydrated this summer with these refreshments
We are wrapping up this series with a map of fun refreshments on campus to keep you hydrated this summer, including happy hour, smoothies, and bubble tea. Go on a beverage hunt with your team the next time you’re on campus!
Have something to share?
If you also have good ideas on how to connnect your teams, or any great presentations you did in your team meetings that you’d like to share with the VPFO community, feel free to reach out to Samantha Tsui, Communications Coordinator (samantha.tsui@ubc.ca).