Welcome to UBC Orientation (October 2024)

Self-paced

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Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 9:00AM - 11:45AM
Location: Jack Poole Hall - Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre (2nd Floor)

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

Light snacks and beverages will be served.

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.

Event Agenda:

Keynote Speaker - Welcome!
Meet your colleagues
UBC Shaping the future – Research & Scholars
Break with networking and booths
UBC and Musqueam – Indigenous Engagement
Wellbeing 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:

Can't attend this session? Register for one of our future sessions:

Tues. December 3 & Wed. December 4 | 9:30AM - 10:50AM | Virtual on Zoom
2025 Dates TBD | 9:00AM - 11:45AM | In-Person at Point Grey Campus

Keywords: VRPTGY, ONOG, OE, ONOGUBC

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