Derek Louie promoted to Manager, Business Process & Policy in Finance
In his new role, Derek will evaluate existing processes to determine scalable solutions to improve the efficiency and accuracy of UBC’s financial reporting with an emphasis on activities sourced through restricted funds.
Monday Update
Updates from VPFO VPFO teams come together to support the UBC community under heat warning: Last week a heat warning was issued for Metro Vancouver and the cooling systems in several buildings on the UBC Vancouver campus simply could not handle these extreme conditions. Huge kudos to our VPFO teams’ teamwork and dedication in ensuring the […]
In memory of Dirceu Campos
It is with a profound sense of sadness that we learned of the unexpected passing of our friend and colleague Dirceu Campos. Dirceu was a valued team member of the UBC Payroll Operations Team. He started with UBC in 2018 as a Leave of Absence/Tuition Waiver Representative and was promoted to a Payroll Specialist role in 2021. Dirceu had a positive impact on many of us as a collaborative, reliable, and supportive professional. We will miss him deeply.
So, why does sharing gender pronouns in the workplace matter?
At the VPFO, we each play a role in creating an inclusive work environment and helping UBC’s community members of all gender identities feel safe and supported. One of the ways we can help is by modeling the correct use of pronouns.
Celebrating Pride on the 5th floor of TEF 3 with Masa Ishida from the ISC
In celebration of Pride Month in Vancouver, Masa Ishida, Functional Support Analyst from the ISC and the team put together a decoration on the 5th floor of TEF 3.
Temporary relocation of the three flagpoles to Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Due to the construction of the Recreation Centre and the upgrades to Student Union Boulevard, the three flagpoles will be temporarily installed at the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre by August 15, 2022.
VPFO teams coming together to support the UBC community under heat warning
Last week a heat warning was issued for Metro Vancouver and the cooling systems in several buildings on the UBC Vancouver Point Grey campus simply could not handle these extreme conditions. Huge kudos to our VPFO teams’ teamwork and dedication in ensuring the university community’s safety as high temperatures soared across BC.
Fly-through video of UBC’s New Recreation Centre
The new facility will provide much needed recreation space including a state of the art fitness centre, three gymnasiums, an indoor track, and many other amenities. Watch this fly-through video of the New Recreation Centre on UBC Recreation’s YouTube channel.
Monday Update
Updates from UBC Aug 2: UBC Announcement: Applications for the Managing at UBC program open until Aug. 12 July 27: UBC Bulletin: Faculty Research Awards — call for nominations For the latest updates for faculty and staff, visit UBC Today. ^ Back to Top Operations updates Facilities Building Operations, Custodial Services, Customer Services & Informatics, Energy & Water […]
Facilities’ Stores team applying Lean Six Sigma to reduce order pick time
Sean Zheng, a Store Operator from Municipal Services within UBC Facilities and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt graduate, recently implemented a simple yet effective process improvement that resulted in a 50% decrease in average custodial order pick time.