As we begin a new academic term, we want to take a moment to remember the importance of cybersecurity. Staff and faculty at UBC are on the frontlines of protecting UBC, our students, and our community. By taking the first simple steps to stay secure, you can make a big impact on privacy and information security. Find out what you can do at Privacy Matters @ UBC.
UBC will be decommissioning Mediasite server on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The platform reached the end-of-life and is scheduled to be decommissioned to streamline the Enterprise Video Platform ecosystem and achieve cost efficiency.
There will be no end-user impact. The Audio-Visual team and unit video administrators seamlessly migrated Mediasite content to an alternate location and shared the new video locations with the targeted end users.
While you may recognize the team mostly through their involvement with our department-wide events, the team also provides invaluable support to the senior leadership team by helping them prioritize their schedules, coordinate their calendars, and manage meeting logistics as necessary . Their collective endeavors extend to organizing pivotal meetings for stakeholders from within and outside of UBC IT – often needing to coordinate even beyond UBC.
In this edition of our UBC IT Employee Spotlight, we're thrilled to showcase the dynamic work and vibrant spirit of one of our exceptional team members. Meet Aisha Ismail, a dedicated 4th year co-op student on the Communications team at UBC IT. Her journey at UBC has been marked by a commitment to community, learning, and empowerment.
Live transcription is now available for users in Teams. This is a written record of spoken text for each speaker, which is available during and after the meeting. Live transcription can make your meeting more productive, accessible and inclusive. Participants in noisy places will also appreciate the visual aid.
In this edition of our employee spotlight newsletter, we're thrilled to introduce you to one of our outstanding team members who has played a pivotal role in shaping our new hybrid workplace agreement. Through her dedication and passion, she has not only championed the cause of employee flexibility but has also brought a unique blend of creativity and expertise to the table.
We are excited to introduce our next Employee Spotlight feature, where we shine a light on the incredible individuals who contribute to the growth and success of our university. Today, we're delighted to showcase Sarah Mair, a valued member of UBC, who has been playing a pivotal role in the University's ongoing digital transformation as a Community Engagement Partner (CEP) with the Integrated Renewal Program - Student (IRP Student).
We’re excited to take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on one of our team members who not only excels in their role at UBC IT but also embraces the challenge of continuous learning and professional growth. Meet Majid Siddique Mohammed, a key figure at the Automation Delivery Center, and an avid learner who has also recently taken on the exciting journey of learning Arabic. Majid joined the UBC IT team in 2018, initially for a twenty-month term that has since evolved into a permanent role that helps assess and deploy robotic process automation across the technology landscape at UBC.
Join UBC IT in congratulating and celebrating our incredible teams who have been nominated for the prestigious CUCCIO awards: UBC's Automation Delivery Team and UBC's Emerging Media Labs. We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding achievements of both teams and congratulate the Emerging Media Lab (EML) team in winning the CUCCIO Collaboration Award for their work on Collaborative Course Development.
Pride season at UBC is a time to honor and celebrate the progress made in the fight for equality, while also acknowledging the work that still lies ahead. With a rich array of events and initiatives, UBC is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and supports its LGBTQ+ community. Here are some upcoming events that are happening this Pride season:
2023 Pride Connect: 2SLGHTQIA+ faculty and staff reception
June 28th, 2023 | 3 pm - 5 pm