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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Ascend is live: Reminders and tips from Accounts Payable

Last month, UBC launched Ascend, a cloud-based accounts payable system designed to streamline invoice processing and payments.  Read reminders and tips on the Finance portal.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Join us at the Clog Monster event!

Every time you flush paper towels, the dreaded Clog Monster grows, creating an increasingly large clog down in the building’s pipe system. Join us at…
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Earthquake and emergency preparedness workshops

Join a free personal emergency preparedness workshop designed specifically for the UBC campus community, hosted by Jackie Kloosterboer – Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Support Services…
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Friday, September 12, 2025

Browse the Finance Newsletter Archive

Explore and bookmark the new Finance Newsletter Archive page to browse through past editions and stay up to date on the latest finance news at…
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Monday, September 8, 2025

Tips for VPFO file storage

Review the following recommendations for file storage in One Drive, Teams, and Teamshare/Network Folders to learn how to best organize your files for collaboration and…
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Monday, September 8, 2025

Lindsay Wyant promoted to Director, Financial Reporting

We are pleased to announce that Lindsay Wyant has officially been selected as Director, Financial Reporting. Please join us in congratulating Lindsay on her well-deserved…
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Friday, September 5, 2025

Strengthening Transformation & Strategy to enable a more sustainable future for UBC 

The Transformation & Strategy team works closely with our colleagues within the VP Finance & Operations portfolio and partners across the university.  
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Thursday, September 4, 2025

Michael LaPierre joins the Comptroller division as Senior Director of Budget and Financial Planning & Analysis

Michael brings over 20 years of experience in driving financial excellence and leading strategic business transformation. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Air quality warning in effect for Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including UBC are currently under an air quality warning for fine particulate matter due to wildfire smoke. Find information…
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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Safety Awareness Week is September 15–19, 2025

Let’s start the year off right by learning how to keep yourself and the UBC community safe and secure on campus. During this week, visit…
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