LFS Today Dec 11, 2020

WorkDay Tip of the Week

While the UBC community gets accustomed to Workday, you may find yourself with some questions on navigating the new system. Each week we’ll present a new ‘Tip of the Week’ for the most common questions people have.

This week’s tip answers: How do I turn off my notifications? Read on to find out how to turnoff Workday notifications being sent to your primary email address and/or mobile phone.

View more tips here: my.landfood.ubc.ca/preparing-for-workday/

UBC Ergonomics Webinar: Digital Eye Strain

In this webinar, you will learn tips and tricks to help you minimize your risk of digital eye strain. This is increasingly important as many of us are spending more and more time in front digital devices. You may feel that dry, tired eyes is just the way it is but the good news is that there are things you can do to minimize your eye discomfort. 

Wednesday, December 16th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
More info and registration.

Once registered, please go to canvas and click on the “Attend Webinar” module for the zoom link, passcode and downloadable calendar invite. A recording of the session will also be uploaded.

Submit Photos for the LFS Holiday Café Slideshow

A reminder to send us your holiday photos showing you, your ‘social bubble’ and your pets getting into wintery, holiday mode! If you want to be part of the LFS Holiday Café slideshow, email your pictures to Karen.lee98@ubc.ca before Monday, Dec. 14 with ‘Slideshow’ in the subject.

CTLT Winter Institute: Dec 14-17

UBC educators! Explore the changing landscape of online teaching and learning techniques with a week of free professional development workshops on teaching, learning and technology! Registration for the 2020 CTLT Winter Institute is now open.

The CTLT Winter Institute takes place online from December 14 – 17, 2020. View the full schedule of events and learn more at https://institute.ctlt.ubc.ca/winter-institute-2/.

New this year, December 15 is Wellbeing Day. Join us for a day of workshops on the topic of wellness, and explore the importance of wellbeing amid remote teaching and learning.

Professional Development Opportunity: Search Inside Yourself

In support of UBC’s commitment to workplace health and wellbeing, HR is bringing back a unique professional development opportunity for UBC Vancouver faculty and staff.

January 15, 2021, 9:00a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Registration deadline: January 6, 2020
Cost: Free
Register here.

Developed at Google and founded in neuroscience, Search Inside Yourself (SIY) is a training program that uses emotional intelligence and mindfulness to optimize performance, build leadership skills and increase wellbeing.

The interactive program includes:

• An introduction to the neuroscience supporting mindfulness and emotional intelligence
• Foundational exercises to focus attention, calm the mind and develop emotional awareness
• Practical workplace applications to support participants in greater self-awareness and enhanced ability to respond to stress and challenge more deliberately
• A highly interactive experience with 1/3 presentation and 2/3 hands-on exercises  
• Taught by SIY-certified instructors: Belinda Chiu and Tovi Scruggs

What previous participants reported in the post-training survey:

• 100% of participants would recommend the SIY program to a colleague
• Participants reported a 17% increase in self-awareness and 31% more participants reported that they feel that they can bounce back quickly after an emotionally challenging situation
• 88% of participants reported increased ability to remain calm in challenging situations

Spots are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis.

UBC Botanical Garden Christmas Tree Recycling

The UBC Botanical Garden will again host its annual tree-chipping service and collect donations for a local school’s garden project.

Date: December 26, 2020 – January 10, 2021
Time: 10am – 2pm
Cost: $5 minimum suggested donation
More info.

Proceeds directly support Thunderbird Elementary, a school with a high percentage of vulnerable students. Garden lessons, provided by SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation), provide students the opportunity to observe, learn and connect to their natural world through engaging hands-on activities in their school garden.

How to recycle your tree: 

1.  Please remove all decorations and tinsel.
2.  A suggested minimum donation of $5 is appreciated.
3.  Drop off your tree at UBC Botanical Garden. Follow the signs and place your tree behind the orange posts. They will be chipped into mulch and used on garden trails.
4. No yard trimmings – invasive plants from other areas can harm the Garden.