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A one-year data retention schedule for Zoom and MS Teams video recordings is coming October 2023

In October 2023, UBC will implement an automated one-year retention policy for video recordings. This data retention schedule will affect all faculty, staff and student employees a t both UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan campuses. This new policy is issued by UBC’s Records Management Office. At this time only video recordings created in Microsoft Teams and Zoom are affected. The change is aimed at systems used for real-time, synchronous activity. Systems such as MS Teams and Zoom are not intended for long-term video storage.

Celebrate Indigenous History Month

June commemorates National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the history and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across the country. There are many opportunities to learn about Indigenous history this month on the UBC campus, located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples:

National AccessAbility Week | May 28 – June 3, 2023

May 29th to June 4th is AccessAbility week in Canada, a time to celebrate accessibility, inclusion, and the contributions of Canadians with disabilities. From possibilities to practice, this is an opportunity to highlight some of the ongoing efforts of UBC to remove barriers, creating a more inclusive Canada.

In recognizing National AccessAbility Week, consider exploring UBC’s resources for improving accessibility in the organization.

National AccessAbility Week | May 28 – June 3, 2023

May 29th to June 4th is AccessAbility week in Canada, a time to celebrate accessibility, inclusion, and the contributions of Canadians with disabilities. From possibilities to practice, this is an opportunity to highlight some of the ongoing efforts of UBC to remove barriers, creating a more inclusive Canada.

In recognizing National AccessAbility Week, consider exploring UBC’s resources for improving accessibility in the organization.

Ricoh Printing Fleet Inventory Audit

During the week of May 29th, Ricoh, our managed print services provider, will conduct an inventory and audit of our campus printing fleet.  

This inventory/audit aims to assess the current state of our print infrastructure, evaluate equipment utilization, and identify opportunities for optimizing our printing resources. Ricoh’s team will work directly with an IT representative during this assessment and will require temporary access to IT Fleet Printers near your workspace. 

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming activities, please contact the UBCO IT Service Centre.

Inspiring Communities Grant 2023

The Inspiring Community Grant 2023 is now open for applications! This grant, funded by UTown@UBC in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG), provides up to $500 in funding to support projects that promote community building, collaboration, and engagement for UBC, UNA, and Musqueam community members. Whether you're a student, faculty, or staff, you're invited to submit your innovative and impactful project ideas.

Inspiring Communities Grant 2023

The Inspiring Community Grant 2023 is now open for applications! This grant, funded by UTown@UBC in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG), provides up to $500 in funding to support projects that promote community building, collaboration, and engagement for UBC, UNA, and Musqueam community members. Whether you're a student, faculty, or staff, you're invited to submit your innovative and impactful project ideas.

Days of Significance: Red Dress Day

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) in Canada, also known as Red Dress Day. The red dresses serve as a visual reminder of those who are no longer with us. This day is about raising awareness of the ongoing harm and honoring those who were lost and their families. Join us in remembering and supporting Indigenous communities on this important day.

Days of Significance: Red Dress Day

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) in Canada, also known as Red Dress Day. The red dresses serve as a visual reminder of those who are no longer with us. This day is about raising awareness of the ongoing harm and honoring those who were lost and their families. Join us in remembering and supporting Indigenous communities on this important day.

May is Asian Heritage month!

May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to reflect and recognize the many contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made--and continue to make--to Canada. See what’s happening on campus and make this an opportunity for all of us to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent.

View the various featured events available to the public:
https://events.ubc.ca/asian-heritage-month-at-ubc/

Celebrate Learning Week | May 2-9, 2023

Now in its fourteenth year, Celebrate Learning Week will be hosted from May 2-9, 2023. The theme of this year’s showcase is celebrating the Power of Place in Teaching and Learning. Specifically, the connections between place, teaching and learning in relation to UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan. The Provost and Vice-President Academic from UBCO and UBCV will collaboratively present this week-long initiative showcasing teaching and learning at UBC through open lectures, poster sessions, panel discussions, workshops and more.