Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC May 17: UBC Broadcast: Update — planning our return to campus May 14: President’s Weekly Update: Join the Vaccine-Nation May 12: UBC Broadcast: Participate in the new Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey 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 […]
Basketball Court Relocation
A development permit application has been received for an outdoor basketball court in the parking lot at Thunderbird Boulevard and Health Sciences Mall. This basketball court is intended as a replacement for the existing court on the future site of the Hydrogen Fueling Station (DP21002). A virtual public open house will be held on June 1, 2021 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm, and open for commenting until June 8.
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC May 6: UBC Bulletin: Scheduling time off for COVID-19 vaccination appointment May 7: President’s Blog: Weekly Update May 10: UBC Broadcast: UBC Alert test notification this week 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 […]
UBC breaks ground on $23 million renewable energy hub
A new $23 million renewable energy hub will transform an entire city block at the University of British Columbia into a smart energy district, including the province’s first-ever hydrogen refuelling station for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. The energy hub will become a city-scale, “living laboratory” that explores critical links between energy, transportation and urban design.
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC April 29: UBC Broadcast: Building a more inclusive UBC: virtual forum April 30: President’s Blog: Weekly Update 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 […]
First Nations Longhouse Expansion
A development permit application has been received for a one-storey 168 sq. m addition to the First Nations Longhouse. The addition will make use of the existing exposed post and beam log structure at the east side of the building. Public comment is open until May 19, 2021.
Update on our strategic plan
In November, I sent an update that highlighted our plan to begin a process of transformational change within the VPFO, following our strategic plan’s focus on renewal and optimization. As we start our new fiscal year, I want to share a brief update on our progress.
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC April 20: UBC Broadcast: Update on UBC’s Campus Return Plan April 20: President’s Blog: Weekly Update April 26: UBC Bulletin: New approach to coordinating surveys April 26: President’s Statement: Universities Must Do More to Address the Climate Emergency Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. Managing your mental health HR has […]
Dawn Irmscher joins UBC as Director of Payroll
Dawn brings a wealth of experience in finance, operations, technical, and systems implementation to the university, and most recently served as the Director of Finance for the Sooke School District in Victoria, BC.
Lindsay Forsyth & Jeff Bosworth promoted in Municipal Services within Building Operations
Lindsay Forsyth is promoted to Sub-Head Landscape Technologist, and Jeff Bosworth is promoted as Landscape Technologist Apprentice in Municipal Services within Building Operations.