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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Join the Cybersecurity Awareness Month events in October!

Cyber threats are evolving and so is UBC’s response. This October, join us for timely workshops, new resources, and the Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium…
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Anita McGuinness joins Treasury as Senior Financial Analyst, Contracts, Leases & Housing

Welcome Anita McGuinness as the new Senior Financial Analyst, Contracts, Leases & Housing. In her role, she will be responsible for Housing Loans, Services Levy,…
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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Save lives with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is an easy-to-use, portable device that can restart the heart of a person who is in cardiac arrest. AEDs are…
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Friday, September 19, 2025

Custodial Services leading the way

Our team has received international recognition through the nomination of the Director of Custodial Services for the ISSA Emerging Leaders Rising Stars award.
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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Ascend is live: Reminders and tips from Accounts Payable

Last month, UBC launched Ascend, a cloud-based accounts payable system designed to streamline invoice processing and payments.  Read reminders and tips on the Finance portal.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Join us at the Clog Monster event!

Every time you flush paper towels, the dreaded Clog Monster grows, creating an increasingly large clog down in the building’s pipe system. Join us at…
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Earthquake and emergency preparedness workshops

Join a free personal emergency preparedness workshop designed specifically for the UBC campus community, hosted by Jackie Kloosterboer – Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Support Services…
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Friday, September 12, 2025

Browse the Finance Newsletter Archive

Explore and bookmark the new Finance Newsletter Archive page to browse through past editions and stay up to date on the latest finance news at…
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Monday, September 8, 2025

Tips for VPFO file storage

Review the following recommendations for file storage in One Drive, Teams, and Teamshare/Network Folders to learn how to best organize your files for collaboration and…
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Monday, September 8, 2025

Lindsay Wyant promoted to Director, Financial Reporting

We are pleased to announce that Lindsay Wyant has officially been selected as Director, Financial Reporting. Please join us in congratulating Lindsay on her well-deserved…
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