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Calling for applications for Open Education Resources grants

UBC Vancouver Faculty at UBC Vancouver are invited to apply for the Open Educational Resources (OER) grants. The OER fund supports affordable and inclusive access to learning materials through the adaption, adoption, development, and integration of open educational resources within UBC credit courses. The OER fund consists of two grant pathways: OER Rapid Innovation Grants

Have your say on the Registrar/Librarians and Academic Administrators appointment policies by Nov. 3

You are invited to comment on a proposal to amend the Registrar/Librarians Appointment Policy (AP11), Academic Administrators Appointment Policy (AP12), and their associated Procedures. Please submit feedback to the Office of the University Counsel at university.counsel@ubc.ca by November 3, 2020

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.

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

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.

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.

UBC researcher examines the psychological toll of the pandemic

Exploring the personal archives of UBC's archivists, librarians and library 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. 

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.

Ancient texts show Jesus had little in common with Republican Jesus

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.