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First of its kind imaging facility to accelerate brain research at UBC
A new multimillion-dollar brain research facility at the UBC Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) is now a reality. The ribbon was cut on April 8, 2019 on the Charles E. Fipke Integrated Neuroimaging Suite, a first-of-its-kind facility that will drive critical advancements in neurodegenerative diseases that include Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Barbara Gordon appointed Manager, Capital Planning with Infrastructure Development
This new role formalizes much of the work Barbara (Barb) Gordon has been undertaking with the management of the routine capital program to identify and prioritize routine capital projects for cyclical maintenance and renewal of building systems, municipal infrastructure and utility systems.
Vancouver Sun: UBC’s water use, emissions plummet as sustainability solutions take hold
UBC has increased enrolment by 24,000 students over the last 20 years while reducing annual water consumption on the campus by 50 per cent, a whopping 272 million litres in total.
Elizabeth Meagher promoted as Project Manager, Project Services with Infrastructure Development
Elizabeth (Liz) Meagher joined Project Services in 2017, managing a large portfolio of diverse and complex projects. Her calm, confident, and organized leadership style has built trusting relationships with clients and the project team.
Get to know: Entela Ifti, Intermediate Budget Analyst with the Comptroller’s Budget Department
Entela loves crunching and making sense of abstract nature of numbers . As part of UBC’s budget teams she’s been working flat out to help make our year end transition as smooth a possible.
Update for UBC Travellers – Boeing 737 Max 8/9 Aircrafts
Transport Canada has issued a notice closing Canadian airspace to Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 aircraft. UBC travellers who have booked through the university travel program, and who are scheduled to travel within the next 72 hours, should contact Vision Travel as soon as possible.
Registration is now open for WACUBO 2019, co-hosted by UBC
Vice-President, Finance and Operations, Peter Smailes would like to encourage members of the university community who are responsible for business operations within their units to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.
Emergency Management Training available for 2019
Emergency Management Training, Exercising and Engagement program courses are now available, at no cost to all UBC faculty and staff throughout the year. The courses will provide different levels of training for individuals to learn the tools required for response and recovery.
Trish Pekeles recognized as one of B.C.’s Most Influential Women in Finance
For the past 5 years, BC Business Magazine has gathered a panel of industry experts and created a list of the top 50 female leaders in major sectors of the BC economy. This year’s list features women in finance and our own Trish Pekeles.