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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace 

1 in 7 people is neurodivergent, meaning their brain functions differently in one or more ways than is considered standard or typical. The UBC Centre for…
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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

James Woo promoted to Project Manager in Facilities’ Infrastructure Development

Since joining Project Services in March 2020, James has continually built his expertise on UBC’s high standards and technical guidelines while building trusting relationships with…
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Monday, February 28, 2022

Thank you for participating in VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2022

On February 23, 2022, we gathered across UBC to celebrate Pink Shirt Day across the portfolio to talk about fostering equity, diversity and inclusion and…
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Saturday, February 26, 2022

VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2022: Lifting each other up

On Feb 23, 2022, Erin Kastner, Geospatial Information Manager from Energy & Water Services, Facilities, shared her experience and thoughts on lifting one another up…
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Friday, February 25, 2022

T2200S Forms Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff

T2200S forms are now available for UBC faculty and staff in Workday. Full information about both options, including how to access the forms, is available…
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Friday, February 25, 2022

T4/T4A Tax Slips Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff

UBC faculty and staff can now access their payroll-related 2021 T4 and T4A tax slips for personal income tax returns through Workday. Full information, including…
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Friday, February 25, 2022

New sanctions imposed against Russia in response to the unpredictable situation in Ukraine

Following the development in Ukraine, Canada is imposing new sanctions or expanding existing sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, effective immediately.
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Friday, February 25, 2022

VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2022

On Feb 23rd 2022, Peter Smailes addressed the VPFO as part of our annual Pink Shirt Day event. Click though for a transcript of his…
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Friday, February 18, 2022

Polina Sefin joins as Service Centre Coordinator within Customer Services & Informatics, Facilities

When dealing with inquiries and supply chain-related issues, Polina’s approach is to always work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and aim for the best outcome of…
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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Inside the new UBC Arts Student Centre

In November 2021, UBC Arts Student Centre officially opened its doors. The three-storey, cylindrical building located on East Mall and Walter Gage Road will be…
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