VPFO Update

Weekly departmental updates for the VPFO team

On the first day of each week, the VPFO shares operational information from and to its departments weekly via an email to all VPFO staff. This is an archive of past editions so you can catch up on the latest in the VPFO.

Additions or questions can be sent to communications@vpfo.ubc.ca.


Feb 16, 2021
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC February 12: President’s Blog: Weekly Update February 10: UBC Broadcast: External audit of gender diversity Managing your mental health HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage our ups and downs. Our VPFO HR staff is always available for a confidential conversation. February 17: Mindfulness Made Simple January – March: Through the Lens: A series of interactive […]

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Feb 08, 2021
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC February 8: UBC Broadcast: 2021 President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations February 5: President’s Blog: Weekly Update February 1:  UBC Broadcast: Consideration of the reappointment of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. Managing your mental health HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage our ups and […]

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Feb 01, 2021
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC January 22: President’s Blog: Weekly Update, February 1, 2021: Black History Month Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. Managing your mental health HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage our ups and downs. Our VPFO HR staff is always available for a confidential conversation. February 17: Mindfulness Made Simple January – […]

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Jan 25, 2021
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC January 25: UBC Bulletin: Claiming home office expenses — updated CRA guidance January 22: President’s Blog: Weekly Update Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. Managing your mental health HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage our ups and downs. Our VPFO HR staff is always available for a confidential […]

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Jan 18, 2021
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC January 18: UBC Broadcast: Seeking nominations for the President’s Task Force on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence January 14: President’s Blog: Congratulations to UBC’s Killam Professors January 13: UBC Broadcast: UBC’s approach for 2021 Summer Session Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. Managing your mental health HR has collected mental health resources to […]

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