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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Run, Hide, Fight: Protect yourself during an active threat

Understanding what to do in the high-pressure reality of an active threat is important. If faced with an active threat, whether at UBC or elsewhere,…
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

See something? Do something.

As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, from November 16 to 22, UBC is raising awareness about the importance of financial fraud prevention.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst

We are pleased to welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Welcome Andrea Caners, Director, Financial Reporting

Welcome Andrea Caners as she steps into the role of Director, Financial Reporting, as Lindsay Wyant is on maternity leave. Read more in the Finance…
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Thursday, November 6, 2025

Welcome Raul Delgado, Workday Security and Access Manager, Finance & Integrated Services

Raul brings over two decades of experience in Information Technology, with a strong focus on enterprise applications across their full lifecycle—from selection and implementation to…
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

2025 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) now available

The Annual Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for year ended March 31, 2025, is now available on the UBC Finance website.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

UBC Accessible Building Guidelines: Building an inclusive campus

UBC is in the process of creating the UBC Accessible Building Guidelines (ABGs). The guidelines are intended to position UBC as a leading institution and…
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Routine Capital Program: Managing deferred maintenance and infrastructure renewal

UBC Facilities’ Capital Planning & Development oversees UBC’s Routine Capital Program. The program focuses on projects that address deferred maintenance needs in existing Core Academic Facilities and related supporting infrastructure.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Strengthening communications resilience with the PACE framework

Maintaining reliable communication during a crisis can be the difference between confusion and a well-coordinated response. Use the PACE framework to create an emergency communications…
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Stay visible and safe during the fall and winter

As the vibrant colors of fall settle in, so do shorter daylight hours and unpredictable weather conditions. Be sure to prioritize safety both on and…
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