This summer, UBCO’s IT Network team wrapped up a two-year campus-wide Wi-Fi upgrade project—bringing faster, more reliable wireless internet to students, faculty, and staff. What’s New? Upgraded Wireless Access Points (WAPs) now support faster speeds and lower latency in most academic spaces. Many buildings—including Fipke, Library, Arts, Arts & Sciences, and the Commons Study Hall—received […]
Automating Email Alias Management: Important Changes Starting October 15
As UBC completes its transition to Microsoft Exchange Online, we are implementing automated email alias management for faculty and staff accounts (@ubc.ca), effective…
Congratulations to the newest members of UBC’s Milestone Club
The UBC 25 Year Club was established in 1971 by President Walter Gage to recognize non-faculty staff with 25 years of uninterrupted or accumulated service. In 2004, the club beg…
Welcome back to a new school year!
With a new academic year upon us, UBC offers helpful IT resources you may require for your studies at UBC: M365: Students are eligible for a Microsoft 365 subscription which includes the Microsoft O…
A Faster, Easier Way to Recover Your MFA Access Is Coming
On August 27, 2025, UBC IT will introduce a recovery option for MFA access through the existing MFA Device Management Portal. This will enable users to securely restore their MFA …
Be on Alert: Workday Community Data Breach and Phishing Risks
The UBC Integrated Service Centre and the UBC Cybersecurity team are aware of recent news regarding a data breach involving Workday Community. Workday Community is Workday’s off…
M365 Latest Updates – August 2025
We have some important updates to share with you as we continue our transition to the Microsoft 365 cloud environment.New M365 Portal & Teams ExperienceMicrosoft has refreshed the web experience when y…
M365 Email Migrations Near Completion
We’re in the final laps of the M365 Email migration project and have a lot to share. Below you’ll find where we’re at, what’s changing, and what (if anything) you need to do. Thanks to everyone across …
Five Common Troubleshooting Issues at UBC and How to Fix Them
Whether you’re trying to log into Canvas before class or open your FASmail after a vacation, we wanted to share a few quick fixes with you of the most common tech issues at UBC …
Celebrating Pride and People: Meet Fernanda Alves (she/her/hers)
Each August, Pride Month invites us to honor the stories, courage, and everyday acts that make our communities stronger. This year, we’re sharing the journey of Fernanda Alve…