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Monday, October 24, 2022

VPFO Monday Update – October 24, 2022

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on October 24, 2022.
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Friday, October 21, 2022

UBC IMANT introduces new name, logo and website

UBC IMANT is introducing a new operating name, as well as a new visual identity and updated website. While their legal name remains unchanged (“UBC…
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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Improving our workplace together

UBC is committed to advancing Equity, Inclusion and Diversity (EDI) through our Inclusion Action Plan, and by working together, moving our ideas into actions. Our…
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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Classroom conversion in H.R. MacMillan, Room 360

The existing drop in lounge and study space in H.R. MacMillan, Room 360 is currently undergoing a full conversion to a 170+ student classroom and…
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Monday, October 17, 2022

VPFO Monday Update – October 17, 2022

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on October 17, 2022.
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Friday, October 14, 2022

Holly Shepherd promoted to Director, Treasury

Holly Shepherd has been promoted to Director, Treasury with overall responsibility for overseeing tax, contracts, leases & licences, housing loans, payment card industry compliance, service…
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Friday, October 14, 2022

Video Resource to Navigate Accrual Reports in Workday

A video tutorial has been created to help the community navigate the two new accrual reports in the period close dashboard on Workday: Accrual Report…
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Thursday, October 13, 2022

PeopleSoft to be decommissioned by end of October

As the PeopleSoft HRMS and FMS platforms are decommissioned, the web interface and backend will be turned off and the portal will no longer be…
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Attend the annual Security Awareness Week by UBC Campus Security

UBC Campus Security will be hosting their annual Security Awareness Week from October 24–28, 2022, to actively engage and educate students, faculty and staff on…
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Conor Cregg-Guinan steps into new role as Operations Manager, Custodial Services in Facilities

In his new role, Conor will oversee the Dayshift custodial operation and the utility worker teams, and be responsible for the maintenance and execution of…
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