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Friday, March 3, 2023

Oliver Choo joins as Finance Director, Vice President Research and Innovation

In his new role, Oliver will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership within the 16 units of the VPRI portfolio. In addition to managing…
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Dimitri Kavouras steps into new role as Subhead Controls Electrician in Building Operations

Passionate about contributing to the UBC community, Dimitri is a current shop steward, previous union delegate, and participant in two apprenticeship committees. He was awarded…
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Monday, February 27, 2023

Demolition of UBC Power House this summer

This Summer, the UBC Power House will undergo demolition to prepare for the development of the new UBC Sauder School of Business expansion. The stunning…
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Monday, February 27, 2023

Have you completed all UBC Required Training?

On March 6, staff and student-staff who are not up to date on their UBC Required Training will receive a Workday notification as a reminder…
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Monday, February 27, 2023

T2200S forms are now available for faculty and staff

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continues to offer two ways employees may be able to claim home office expenses for the 2022 tax year. The…
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Monday, February 27, 2023

T4/T4A tax slips are now available for faculty and staff

UBC faculty and staff can now access their payroll-related 2022 T4 and T4A tax slips for personal income tax returns through Workday. Full information, including…
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Monday, February 27, 2023

VPFO Monday Update – February 27, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on February 27, 2023.
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Saturday, February 25, 2023

Buildings open late during the weekend

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and the AMS Nest are open late during the weekend. If you are stranded on campus due to the current…
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Friday, February 24, 2023

Building a more innovative campus — one project at a time

A powerful duo in the VPFO, Aletha Utimati, a PMP-certified Project Manager and Sandy Sull, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) bring completely different expertise but…
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Friday, February 24, 2023

Thank you for your acts of kindness: VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2023

On February 22, 2023, hundreds of team members from the VPFO gathered to recognize our 6th annual Pink Shirt Day, and to support equity, diversity,…
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