Category: Internal Communications
SHCS on-campus
Posted by Mike McGhee | May 7, 2020 | Internal Communications, SHCS | 0
SHHS Staff Appreciation Party | 2017
Posted by Mike McGhee | Feb 14, 2017 | Internal Communications | 0
Hero Coffee + Market
Posted by Mike McGhee | Feb 10, 2017 | Internal Communications | 0
Heroes of SHHS!
Posted by Mike McGhee | Feb 10, 2017 | Internal Communications | 0
Q&A with C&A
Posted by Mike McGhee | Nov 1, 2016 | Conferences & Accommodation, Internal Communications | 0 |
SHCS Town Hall Q&A
by Mike McGhee | Apr 28, 2021 | Internal Communications | 0
Read a brief recap of our recent Town Hall and the responses to Q&A questions we were unable to get to during the Town Hall itself.
Read MoreQ&A with Gary Hartung
by Mike McGhee | May 21, 2020 | Internal Communications, Okanagan, On-campus Staff Q&A, SHCS | 0
Read a Q&A with Gary Hartung about how the Okanagan Food Services team is working and keeping themselves and customers safe during COVID-19.
Read MoreSHCS on-campus
by Mike McGhee | May 7, 2020 | Internal Communications, SHCS | 0
While we’re all doing our duty to flatten the curve, it’s important to recognize those SHCS staff who are working on campus.
Read MoreSHHS Staff Appreciation Party | 2017
by Mike McGhee | Feb 14, 2017 | Internal Communications | 0
On January 20, 2017, over 500 SHHS staff members gathered at the River Rock Casino Resort for the SHHS Staff Appreciation Party and Long Service Awards.
Read MoreHero Coffee + Market
by Mike McGhee | Feb 10, 2017 | Internal Communications | 0
This month we welcomed Hero Coffee + Market to the SHHS family. Hero officially opened on February 6 in Orchard Commons and has quickly become a hotspot for Orchard residents, students across campus, and the university community.
Read MoreHeroes of SHHS!
by Mike McGhee | Feb 10, 2017 | Internal Communications | 0
We asked leadership across SHHS to select staff from our units, and from any level of the organization, to acknowledge as heroes. To find out why each of these SHHSians is considered a hero, read on!
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Victor Guillen-Solano (1964–2016)
by Mike McGhee | Jan 9, 2017 | Internal Communications | 0 |
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Victor Guillen-Solano (October 27, 1964–November 18, 2016), one of our valued SHHS colleagues. Victor was a dedicated member of SHHS who worked on our Mobile and Events team as a food truck cook, after first joining SHHS in 2013 as a cook in our residence dining rooms.
Read MoreQ&A with C&A
by Mike McGhee | Nov 1, 2016 | Conferences & Accommodation, Internal Communications | 0 |
UBC Conferences & Accommodation (C&A) had a very successful summer this year. We asked Allan De Jong a few questions about what made it great, what he’s looking forward to next summer, and a bit about what’s happening in the industry.
Read MoreFarewell to Pacific Spirit Place
by Mike McGhee | Oct 6, 2016 | Internal Communications | 0 |
In August, we said goodbye to Pacific Spirit Place (PSP) in the old SUB. PSP was home to many SHHS staff over the years and is filled with memories. Sherman Kong sent us a brief testimonial, plus a few pictures of PSP before the crews moved in to renovate.
Read MoreBrock Commons: The World’s Tallest Wood Building
by Mike McGhee | Oct 6, 2016 | Internal Communications | 0 |
The mass wood structure and façade of Brock Commons – the world’s tallest wood building – is now complete, four months ahead of schedule!
Read MoreWelcome to Orchard Commons & Open Kitchen
by Mike McGhee | Oct 6, 2016 | Internal Communications | 0 |
This August, we opened an amazing campus facility. Orchard Commons is our newest student residence, home to UBC Vantage College, 1,047 student residents, and our favourite place to eat on campus, Open Kitchen.
Read MoreUBC Wedding Venue & Tasting Tour
by Leith Blachford | Aug 10, 2016 | Internal Communications | 0 |
On June 15, SHHS hosted the UBC Wedding Venue & Tasting Tour in partnership with Cecil Green Park House and UBC Rose Garden to highlight the dramatic venues available for weddings at UBC and the exquisite catering provided by Sage and Wescadia.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
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07may4:30 pm6:30 pmOWC Cooking Class
Event Details
Register today for this fun cooking class with your SHCS colleagues and learn how to cook tasty Ocean Wise dishes with UBC Food Services' chef Eric Meyer. Registration is limited
Event Details
Register today for this fun cooking class with your SHCS colleagues and learn how to cook tasty Ocean Wise dishes with UBC Food Services’ chef Eric Meyer. Registration is limited so sign up early for this event!
Please RSVP by April 24.
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm PST
Location
Vij's Kitchen
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
15may3:30 pm4:30 pmWorkshop: Boundaries - The Secret Ingredient to Protecting Your Mental Health
Event Details
If boundaries were easy to set, many would be more comfortable using the word “no.” As short as this word is, it can come with fear, anxiety, doubt and anxiousness,
Event Details
If boundaries were easy to set, many would be more comfortable using the word “no.” As short as this word is, it can come with fear, anxiety, doubt and anxiousness, making it difficult for people to uphold personal and professional boundaries.
This hybrid session with registered psychotherapist, Jhanelle Peters will help participants uncover the benefits of having healthy boundaries and, more importantly, learn how to set them.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
3:30 am–4:30 pm
Zoom | Walter Gage, Ruth Blair C (map)
Limited to 50 attendees.
Questions? Contact emily.liew@ubc.ca.
Registration deadline: May 7
Time
(Wednesday) 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Walter Gage Residence - Ruth Blair C
30may5:45 pm6:45 pmNot Myself Today Workshop: Self and Community Care
Event Details
This in-person Not Myself Today session will cover what self-care and community care can look like in your daily life. You'll learn how to identify the body’s stress response and
Event Details
This in-person Not Myself Today session will cover what self-care and community care can look like in your daily life. You’ll learn how to identify the body’s stress response and learn tangible tools, resources and strategies you can use to support yourself and the community.
It will be a fun and informative session delivered by Erica Altomare, Workplace Wellbeing Learning Specialist, Human Resources. Light refreshments will be provided!
Thursday, May 30, 2024
5:45 pm–6:45 pm
Child Care Services Office, Gymnasium (map)
Limited to 40 attendees.
Questions? Contact emily.liew@ubc.ca.
Registration deadline: May 23
Time
(Thursday) 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Location
Child Care Services Office
june
14junAll DayLongest Day Run/Walk
Event Details
Join a crew of your SHCS colleagues and take part in the Longest Day Road Race on June 14, 2024. Enjoy an evening run on UBC’s beautiful campus followed by
Event Details
Join a crew of your SHCS colleagues and take part in the Longest Day Road Race on June 14, 2024. Enjoy an evening run on UBC’s beautiful campus followed by the best post-run party in Vancouver! There will be a BBQ, live music, kids’ play zone, beer garden and a picnic area!
This amazing 5K, 10K or Kids’ Mile raises money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, along with school track and field programs for elementary age students.
Early bird pricing until April 14, 2024.
On the day of the event, please meet the SHCS group in front of the live band area at 6:15 pm—and, if you’ve got one, please wear your SHCS T-shirt!
For further information, please email marie.booth@ubc.ca.
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
Thunderbird Stadium
6288 Stadium Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3