Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 13, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Join UBC’s virtual ShakeOut drill on Oct. 15
Each year BC takes part in the annual ShakeOut earthquake drill. This year, UBC's Safety & Risk Services’ Emergency Management team will be hosting a virtual ShakeOut drill, so you can learn how to get your home ready, and know what to do in the event of an earthquake. UBC's virtual ShakeOut drill will take place on October 15 between 10:00am and 10:20am. Find more information, including the Zoom webinar details.
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UBCVOctober 13, 2020 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
UBC Learning Exchange reopens and marks 20 years in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Image You might miss the UBC Learning Exchange as you walk by the three-story, red brick building near Main and
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 13, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Stay alert for UBC-wide self-phishing messages
Further to the UBC Broadcast on September 30, UBC is taking a number of measures to help us prepare for the expected increase in targeted phishing campaigns as a result of the upcoming launch of Workday.
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UBCVOctober 13, 2020 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff
Research in focus: Toph Marshall
Dive into Toph’s research on stagecraft and performance practices of the Greeks and Romans, and how it shapes the interpretation of ancient plays.
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 9, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBC researcher examines the psychological toll of the pandemic
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 8, 2020 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Exploring the personal archives of UBC's archivists, librarians and library staff
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 8, 2020 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Important changes to payroll effective November 2020
Beginning next month, you may notice some changes to your net pay as a result of our transition to Workday. For the most part, these changes are minor, and reflect the fact that Workday allows us to calculate tax rates and benefit premiums more accurately, and make deductions in a more timely manner. As a result, while your salary/hourly pay rate, your benefits coverage and the total amount of income tax you pay will not change, the amount you are paid each payday may be different.
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 7, 2020 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Time off to vote in the provincial election
As you may be aware, the British Columbia provincial election takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Voting will take place between 8:00am and 8:00pm.
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UBCVOctober 7, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Ancient texts show Jesus had little in common with Republican Jesus
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 6, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Where to get support when Workday is live
A new Integrated Service Centre (ISC) has been created to support you once Workday goes live for HR and Finance on November 2.
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UBCOOctober 6, 2020 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
From COVID-19 to Type 2 diabetes—what’s new in breastfeeding?
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 6, 2020 | Announcement | Faculty
Invitation to help develop guidelines to increase diversity at UBC-organized conferences
Faculty members, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students from both campuses are invited to apply to join a committee with the aim of developing guidelines to increase diversity in panels and keynote speakers for conferences organized by the UBC community. If you are interested in joining, email Naznin Virji-Babul, Senior Advisor to the Provost on Women and Gender-Diverse Faculty at UBC Vancouver, to indicate your interest by October 15, 2020.