Duo Mobile is Getting a Security Upgrade

Duo Mobile Push notifications are the most commonly used multi-factor authentication (MFA) method at UBC. To strengthen account security, all Duo Mobile Push notifications, with the exception of UBC VPN authentication, will transition to Duo Verified Push notifications on November 10, 2026. This

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UBC IT Okanagan Holiday Open House 2026

Join UBC IT Okanagan on December 10 for holiday treats, hot cocoa, interactive games and festive photo booth fun. UBC faculty, staff and researchers are welcome to drop by ADM 024 from 12:30–2:30 p.m. No RSVP or support ticket required.

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Help Shape UBCO IT Services

Help Shape UBCO IT Services UBC Okanagan IT (UBCO IT) is inviting all staff and faculty to participate in a brief campus-wide survey about IT services and support from October 26 to November 13th. Your feedback will help shape future

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UBCO Gitea is Moving to OpenID Connect (OIDC)

UBCO Gitea is transitioning from LDAP to OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication. Existing users need to link their current Gitea account to their CWL-based sign-in by September 30, 2026 to retain access to existing repositories, permissions, and settings.

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In Memoriam: Garth Evans

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Garth Evans August 3, 2026 in Calgary, Alberta after a brief battle with cancer. See below for the October 6 gathering in his memory. Garth joined UBC in January 2012

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UBCO Gitea is Moving to OpenID Connect (OIDC)

In Memoriam: Garth Evans

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