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Vote in this year’s UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board Election and By-Election
An election and by-election are now underway for members to join the UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board. All Plan members are encouraged to vote. The election is for TWO members to serve a four-year term from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026.
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Event: Rise & Thrive with F45
To kick off Thrive Month, we will be hosting a large fitness class party, called Rise & Thrive with F45!
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New course to help you learn about Accessibility Features on Windows OS
Learn how to maximize accessibility on your computer!
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Update your Employment Equity Data
If you haven’t completed UBC’s Employment Equity Survey, or if you completed the survey prior to October 2021, please submit your responses now ahead of the October 31st deadline to be included in the 2022 employment equity count.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are temporarily lifting the limit to off-campus work hours for eligible non-UBC students
International Students from Designated Learning Institutions (DLI’s) were previously restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week off-campus when their program is in session and they hold a valid Study Permit.
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Completing the Stress Cycle
This month’s editorial will explore a strategy that I’ve found helpful in navigating and processing stress in the workplace: completing the biological stress cycle
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Make the most of our Thrive Grants
Here are a few examples of some standout events that were funded by Thrive Grants.
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What's happening in IRP Student?
The IRP Student program has reached a critical checkpoint with the support of key UBC community experts and committees. With the completion of this milestone, the team has defined various implementation processes for Workday Student at UBC.
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Stat Holiday and the Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Each year on September 30, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day to recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. A reminder that UBC will observe this day — the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — as a statutory day on both campuses.
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Announcing the Executive Director, Employee and Labour Relations
The following message was sent by Adam Charania, Associate Vice President, Human Resources & Faculty Relations.
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