BC time zone change: what it means for your calendar

B.C.’s move to permanent daylight saving time takes effect November 1, 2026, and it may affect your Outlook calendar and devices. To help ensure meetings continue to appear at the correct time, update and restart your devices, check your time zone settings, and update the time zone in meetings you organized for November 1 and later. 

UBC IT has also launched a secure self-service tool to help update many eligible meetings.

What You Need to Do

Calendar Support Drop-In Sessions

Need help preparing your Outlook calendar for B.C.’s upcoming time zone change? UBC IT Okanagan is offering daily virtual drop-in sessions from October 26 to 30 at 1:30 p.m. Get help updating existing meeting invitations, troubleshooting common calendar issues, and understanding what to expect when the time changes.

Join a Drop-In Session

Duo security upgrade starts November 10

Starting November 10 at noon, Duo Mobile push notifications will require you to enter a three-digit code from your sign-in screen into the app instead of tapping Approve. This added protection applies to students, faculty and staff.

No setup is required, and VPN sign-ins remain unchanged.

Save the Date - IT Holiday Open House

Celebrate the season with UBC IT Okanagan! Join us on December 10, 2026 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in ADM 024 for our annual holiday-themed showcase. Drop by, connect with the UBC IT Okanagan team and enjoy some holiday cheer.

Help Shape UBCO IT Services

We want to hear from you! UBC Okanagan IT (UBCO IT) is inviting all faculty and staff to complete a brief campus-wide survey about IT services and support between October 26 and November 6. Participate for a chance to win a $50 Best Buy gift card! 

Your feedback will help us identify priorities and improve IT services across the Okanagan campus.

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Workplace Learning: UBC AI Foundations

This online, self-directed course provides a foundational introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) within the context of UBC. Designed as an accessible entry point, the course builds practical literacy while grounding learning in responsible, ethical, and context-aware application.

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New M365 Premium Services Available

UBC faculty and staff can now access optional M365 Premium services, including M365 Copilot (Premium), Planner and Project Plan 3, Visio Plan 2, and additional email storage. These services are available as annual, cost-recovered subscriptions for those who may benefit from additional Microsoft 365 capabilities

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New Staff, Faculty, or Student Hire? 

The Employee IT Onboarding Form is the quickest and most effective to ensure they receive access to the technology services and access they need for a successful start at UBC Okanagan.

Why use the Onboarding Form?

• Streamlines IT onboarding requests through a single submission.
• Helps coordinate account creation and system access.
• Reduces the need for multiple emails and separate service requests.
• Ensures IT teams receive key information in advance of the employee's start date.
• Supports a smoother and more consistent onboarding experience across campus.

How To: Onboarding Ticket

Book Appointment

If you have an equipment issue or would like to speak with a technician.

Employees only

Knowledge Assistant

Available 24/7, the UBCO IT Knowledge Assistant can help with general IT questions and support.

Submit a Ticket

To report an issue, request an application, or get support.

250-807-9000

Call us if you have a classroom issue, access issue or need a quick fix. 

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