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Friday, October 4, 2024

Are you prepared for an earthquake?

On October 17, 2024, practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. during the annual Great BC ShakeOut. As part of ShakeOut,…
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Friday, October 4, 2024

Construction begins for UBC Sauder Expansion

This month, the UBC Sauder Power House Expansion Project will begin construction for a new 11-storey building that will sit on the former Power House…
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Announcing the search for a new Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer

UBC has embarked on a search for a new Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer. We are grateful and thank Allen Amyotte, Interim Chief Enterprise…
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Friday, September 27, 2024

Strengthening project and data management across the VPFO and UBC

We are pleased to introduce the new position of Executive Director, Transformation & Strategy, which will drive UBC’s finance transformation by developing a strategic financial…
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Celebrate Circular Economy Month

Join the Furniture Reuse Program team at the Zero Waste Market this October and November for reduced prices to celebrate Circular Economy Month! The Zero…
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Monday, September 23, 2024

VPFO Update – September 23

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on September 23 2024.
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Friday, September 20, 2024

Geneva Chan joins as Integrated Service Centre (ISC) Student Product Manager

Welcome Geneva Chan, New Integrated Service Centre (ISC) Student Product Manager. As Student Product Manager, Geneva will focus on helping with assembling and leading the…
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Monday, September 16, 2024

VPFO Update – September 16, 2024

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on September 16, 2024.
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Monday, September 16, 2024

Bwungula Dyegula joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM

Welcome Bwungula Dyegula as the new Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance for Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM). Bwungula is an Information Security professional with…
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Preparing for FY25 Q2 Forecast: What you need to know

In preparation for the FY25 Q2 forecast in Adaptive Planning, please review the following Q2 2025 Guidelines and References. A Zoom forecast update session will…
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