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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Understanding and overcoming language barriers in the workplace 

English is the business language of the world, yet there are only 360 million people who speak English as their first language. Here are some…
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

UBC Library and UBC Campus Security launch Theft Prevention Pilot campaign

To support the safety and security of students, the library has partnered with UBC Campus Security to launch a Theft Prevention Pilot campaign that will…
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Monday, September 20, 2021

Getting ready for Canada’s new National Day of Truth & Reconciliation: What is UBC’s Commitment to Truth & Reconciliation?

As an entity created by and governed under provincial legislation, UBC has played a role in colonization. To many Indigenous students, faculty and staff, colonialism…
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Are you your own Project Runway?

Have you ever been judged by someone based on what you choose to wear on a given day, or misjudged someone based on their appearance?…
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Monday, September 13, 2021

Getting ready for Canada’s new National Day of Truth & Reconciliation: What is the United Nations Declaration for the Recognition of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)?

This week, we'll look at the United Nations Declaration for the Recognition of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and how it serves as a significant step towards…
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Monday, September 13, 2021

Django Lehner is promoted to People & Process Manager in Building Operations

During his time at UBC, Django has shown extensive knowledge of complex mechanical systems and mechanical trade operations. He has garnered the respect of his peers…
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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Voting in Canada 

On September 20, 2021, we go to the polls to elect our next federal government representatives and parties. The right to vote in Canada has…
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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Anthony Boyce promoted to Head Metal Worker in Building Operations

Tony joined UBC in 2017, and progressed his way through the Metal Shop in Trades within Building Operations, and most recently as the Sub-Head for…
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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Getting ready for Canada’s new National Day of Truth & Reconciliation: Why are the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action important?

This month, in honour of Orange Shirt Day and the newly introduced National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, the VPFO’s EDI Committee will be sharing…
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Friday, September 3, 2021

New September Employee Payment Date

With the introduction of the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory Holiday on September 30, 2021, the payment date for employees has been…
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