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LFS Today
LFS Today is our e-bulletin for LFS faculty, staff, and graduate students. It is sent out around 9:00am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
If you have a message or event you wish to share with the list, please send it to lfs.today@ubc.ca.
Messages must be received by 3pm the day before in order to make it into the next edition of LFS Today.
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Faculty of Land and Food Systems audiences
LFS Today
- LFS Today is a daily news e-bulletin, and is our primary format for internal communications to faculty, staff and student-staff.
LFS Digital Signage
- There are two digital sign boards located in MCML (main entrance and the Agora Cafe) and one in FNH that can be used to display events, deadlines and updates from all areas of the Faculty.
- You can submit your digital signage here. Please allow two days for your sign to be uploaded.
Bulletin Boards
- We use the bulletin boards in the staff common areas of both buildings (MCML Mailroom, MCML Coffee Room, FNH Lunchroom) to display posters relevant to LFS faculty and staff.
- Signage should not be affixed to windows, doors, or walls, as per UBC Policy #120.
UBC Digital Signage
- UBC has a network of digital display screens in various locations across campus.
- For major events, we have submitted signage to be displayed to the campus audience.
- Signage must follow a set of guidelines in order to be accepted by UBC Communications and Marketing.
For Student Audiences
Newslettuce
- The LFS undergraduate student bi-weekly e-newsletter prepared by the LFS Student Services team. Sent every other Thursday.
- To sign up, email lfs.programassistant@ubc.ca with the subject line “Newslettuce Subscription” and your preferred email address in the body.
- To submit content, please fill out the “Newslettuce Submission Request Form” here. Note: Submissions must be received by noon on Monday in order to be included in that week's Newslettuce.
Undergraduate Events Calendar
- https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/lfs-undergrad-calendar/
- An event calendar specifically for LFS undergraduate students.
General
UBC Today
- UBC Today (ubctoday.ubc.ca) is a website run by UBC Internal Communications, which features the latest news, updates, events, and useful dates from across UBC, curated for faculty and staff.
- We can submit story ideas and events that affect the campus community to UBC Internal Communications.
ReachOut
Twice a year, LFS produces our Faculty alumni magazine, ReachOut, to highlight major accomplishments and stories. In addition to alumni, ReachOut is also sent to government, donor and industry contacts.
- Print versions of the magazine are available from the Dean's Office and other places in MCML and FNH.
- A digital version is available www.landfood.ubc.ca/reachout
Social Media
The Faculty's official social accounts are managed by the Marketing Communications Specialist.
Guidelines for social media
Before starting a new social media account, either in an official or personal capacity, ensure you review the UBC Social Media Toolkit of resources, training tools and best practice advice. If you are unsure whether a communication is appropriate, please consult with your manager or the LFS communications director and refer to the UBC Social Media Guidelines.
- Download the UBC Social Media Best Practices Guidelines.
- Read the UBC Social Media Response and Moderation Policy.
LFS Community Connects
- LFS Community Connects is a monthly e-newsletter created by the LFS Development & Alumni Engagement team, sent to the broader LFS community of alumni and donors. For more information, contact Niki Glenning.
UBC News
- Managed by UBC Media Relations, news.ubc.ca is primarily directed at journalists, to help promote press releases and major news stories from the university. Stories are categorized by beat areas most relevant to journalists.
UBC Events
- UBC Events is a calendar for anyone on campus to list their event. To include your event in the UBC calendar, please contact lfs.web@ubc.ca.