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Monday, March 3, 2025

Angela Huang joins the Office of the Comptroller as Senior Director of Financial Business Intelligence

We are pleased to announce that Angela Huang has joined the Office of the Comptroller as our new Senior Director of Financial Business Intelligence, effective…
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Monday, March 3, 2025

Join the conversation: Get ready for VPFO Day on May 12

On Monday, May 12, join us for a time of connection to talk about our work, our values and the culture we’re building within the…
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Friday, February 28, 2025

Shifting our UBC Travel Program services

Over the years, there has been a significant shift in the way the community books travel, moving away from the services offered through the University-related…
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Friday, February 28, 2025

Closing the front counter reception on the fifth floor of TEF 3

Effective February 28, the front counter reception on the fifth floor of Technology Enterprise Facility 3 (TEF 3) will be closed. This closure is part…
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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Welcoming Maggie Ivanova as UBC’s New Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer

Maggie Ivanova will begin her role as UBC’s new Chief Enterprise Risk and Assurance Officer on April 7. She will provide strategic leadership to the…
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Sarah Goold appointed as Director, Long-Term Financial Modelling & Planning

Sarah Goold has been appointed Director, Long-Term Financial Modelling & Planning and will oversee the Long-Term Financial Modelling & Planning team going forward.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Help with the Point-in-Time Homeless Count at UBC

The Homelessness Services Association of BC (HSABC) regularly conducts Point-in-Time Homeless Count across BC. The program collects details about the experiences and demographics of people…
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Monday, February 24, 2025

Are you and your team up to date on your mandatory training?

To help keep UBC one of the safest and most welcoming places in Canada, the university has released several new mandatory courses through the Workplace…
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Monday, February 24, 2025

VPFO Update – February 24

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on February 24, 2025.
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Friday, February 21, 2025

Strengthening UBC’s long-term financial planning

The VPFO is strengthening its long-term financial planning capabilities by forming a new Long-Term Financial Modelling & Planning team, which will report to Treasurer, Yale…
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