Graham Ewald promoted as Gas Service Technician within Building Operations
Graham Ewald is the successful candidate for the position of Gas Service Technician. Graham has been a Steamfitter within the Building Operations Mechanical Maintenance team for over three years and will transition to the Mechanical Operations team on April 1, 2021.
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC March 24: UBC Broadcast: Celebrate UBC global engagement at the strategy launch March 24: UBC Broadcast: Share your voice by April 16 to help shape UBC’s Climate Action Plan Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. Managing your mental health HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage […]
Microaggressions Part 1: What are they, how are they harmful and what to do if you commit one?
There is nothing “micro” about the impacts of microaggressions. A key part of what makes microaggressions so dangerous is that they happen casually, frequently, and often without any harm intended, in everyday life.
Stephanie McLeish joins Project Services, Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Stephanie McLeish is the successful candidate for the Associate Project Manager position in Project Services within Infrastructure Development. Stephanie is joining us from the UBC Faculty of Medicine where she held a role as a program assistant.
UBC Affirmed with “AA+” Rating from S&P
Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reports an expectation that “within our two-year outlook horizon, the university will maintain an excellent market position and demand profile.”
VCH Vaccination site opens at Pharmaceutical Sciences Building
UBC has entered an agreement with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), enabling them the use of Pharmaceutical Sciences Building (PharmSci) to host a vaccination site, running March 29 – August 2021, for administering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible members of the public, based on specific phases of B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan.
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC March 20: President’s Statement: Statement on Anti-Asian Racism Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. Managing your mental health HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage your ups and downs. Our VPFO HR staff is always available for a confidential conversation. January – March: Through the Lens: […]
Diane Blue joins the VPFO Administration team as Executive Assistant to Safety & Risk Services
Diane will be joining the VPFO Administration team as Executive Assistant to Rae Ann Aldridge, Executive Director of Safety & Risk Services. Prior to joining the VPFO Administration team, she has worked at various departments at UBC, including the Faculty of Medicine, the University Legal Counsel’s office and the VP Human Resources’ office. Diane holds […]
Systemic racism: What it looks like in Canada and how to fight it?
At UBC, our commitment to building an open environment and a diverse workforce makes us stronger. However, we recognize that even in a diverse institution like ours and in Canada, systemic racism still exists as a challenge for racialized communities and Indigenous peoples.
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC March 8: UBC Broadcast: Increased on-campus activity for the 2021/22 Winter Session March 15: UBC Broadcast: Update on UBC’s spring graduation ceremonies March 12: President’s Blog: Weekly Update Managing your mental health HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage our ups and downs. Our VPFO HR staff is always available for a confidential conversation. January […]