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Protect UBC Mobile Phones Against SIM Swapping

UBC IT has recommend that we take steps to protect our cell phones against a risk known as SIM swapping.

UBC Moves Forward with Divestment Plus

By taking this approach, the university will be able to assess broader environmental, social and governance issues present in its portfolio companies, and work to become an active investor that influences outcomes.

Energy efficiency and cost savings during COVID-19

With reduced occupancy on the UBC Vancouver campus, building operators and energy managers are adjusting heating or cooling levels in spaces that have reduced or zero occupancy. This is an opportunity to ensure critical energy savings while maintaining a safe and healthy indoor environment.

A friendly reminder to run the cold water taps to ensure water is fresh

As many buildings on campus have reduced occupancy, we want to remind everyone that running the cold water taps until the water is cold is an important step before drinking or using for food preparation. This will ensure the water is kept fresh for use and stagnant water is flushed from the building’s pipe network system.

VPFO Monday Update

Last week’s updates from UBC April 17: UBC Broadcast: Status of Summer Term 2 April 17: UBC Broadcast: Santa’s Message to the Community April 16: UBC Broadcast: New Vice-President of Human Resources April 15: UBC Broadcast: New Cyber-Security Controls General updates about UBC and its response to COVID-19 continue to be updated at covid19.ubc.ca.   Department updates Facilities – Building Operations, Energy & Water […]

VPFO Monday Update

Last week’s updates from UBC April 9: UBC Broadcast: COVID–19 — Santa Ono’s address to the community. April 6: FAQs for faculty & staff updated regarding adjustments to the recruitment process. General updates about UBC and its response to COVID-19 continue to be updated at covid19.ubc.ca. Department updates Facilities – Building Operations, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development John’s Blog: John Metras has […]

Frank Crudo returns to Building Operations as Senior Manager, Architectural

We are excited to welcome back Frank, joining Building Operations’ Trades division and leading the architectural trades. As the Senior Manager, Frank will be responsible for the short and long-range planning of building architectural systems and the supervision of staff and consultants.

Extension to UBC’s Year End Schedule

The university’s year end process is currently ongoing, although this cycle has experienced several disruptions. To give UBC’s financial community as much time as possible to process year end, the schedule has been extended by a few days.

VPFO Monday Update

Last week’s updates from UBC April 3: UBC Bulletin: COVID-19 Faculty & Staff Recruitment Processes April 3: UBC Broadcast: COVID–19 — Santa Ono’s address to the community April 1: UBC Broadcast: Remote Work Arrangements extended to end of April March 31: UBC Today: Santa Ono addresses the community, health and wellbeing supports March 30: FAQs for faculty & staff updated regarding Work Learn students. March […]

Construction projects remain active on campus

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the province has listed construction as an essential service in B.C. Worksites are taking all necessary precautions as advised by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Provincial Health Officials.