Welcome to UBC Orientation (June 2023)

Self-paced

Date: Tuesday, June 20th, 2023
Time: 9:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: Online via Zoom

This event is intended for new staff at the UBC Vancouver campus in their first three months at UBC.

Description:
Welcome to UBC! Whether your role drives academics or operations, everyone at UBC is part of our vibrant community, working together to shape the future of research, learning, and work. Join us for this orientation session to learn more about UBC, the campus community, and the opportunities available here for you.

To Register:

Enroll in the orientation
Complete pre-work prior to workshop date

Event Agenda:

Keynote Speaker - Welcome!
Meet your colleagues
UBC Shaping the future – Research
UBC Shaping the future – Learning
UBC and Musqueam – Indigenous Engagement
Wellbeing at UBC
Sustainability at UBC
Staff experiences panel – Working at UBC
Next steps: Continuing your onboarding journey

Event Outcomes:

Begin to recognize our priorities as an institution
Better understand the value that our diversity, skills and experiences bring to the community
Create connections at UBC

As this event brings together staff from across a variety of portfolios and employee groups, we do not present specific information about benefits or professional development opportunities. These topics are covered in some of the resources provided and through dedicated sessions, which are offered in the months following this orientation event.

We look forward to connecting with you!

Future sessions:
If you would like to attend the orientation event in-person, please register for our upcoming in-person option instead.

Can't attend this session? Keep an eye out for one of our future sessions:

Wednesday, August 23rd | 9:00AM - 12:00PM | In-person at Point Grey Campus
Wednesday, September 27th | 9:30AM - 12:00PM | Virtual on Zoom

Keywords: VRPTGY, ONOG, OE, ONOGUBC

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