Welcome to UBC Orientation - February 2025 (In-Person)

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Time: 9:00AM - 11:45AM
Location: Jack Poole Hall - Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre (2nd Floor)

This event is intended for new staff at the UBC Vancouver campus in their first three months at UBC. 

Please arrive 10 minutes early to get settled in, as we have an exciting, interactive and packed orientation session and will be starting on time. Light snacks and beverages will be served.

Description:
Welcome to UBC! Whether your role drives academics or operations, everyone at UBC is part of our vibrant community, working together to shape the future of research, learning, and work. Join us for this orientation session to learn more about UBC, the campus community, and the opportunities available here for you.

To Register:

• Enroll in the orientation
• Complete pre-work prior to workshop date

Event Agenda: 

• Keynote Speaker - Welcome! 
• Meet your colleagues
• UBC Shaping the future – Research & Scholars
• Break with networking and booths
• UBC and Musqueam – Indigenous Engagement
• Wellbeing at UBC
• Sustainability at UBC
• Staff experiences panel – Working at UBC 
• Next steps: Continuing your onboarding journey

Event Outcomes: 

• Begin to recognize our priorities as an institution
• Better understand the value that our diversity, skills and experiences bring to the community
• Create connections at UBC

As this event brings together staff from across a variety of portfolios and employee groups, we do not present specific information about benefits or professional development opportunities. These topics are covered in some of the resources provided and through dedicated sessions, which are offered in the months following this orientation event.

We look forward to connecting with you!