UBC planning $315 million facility expansion of medical research and nursing schools
The Vancouver Urbanized blog shared an overview of some key projects planned for the Point Grey campus, including new health sciences facilities located at the main gateway into the campus.
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC January 22: President’s Blog: Weekly Update, February 1, 2021: Black History Month 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 our ups and downs. Our VPFO HR staff is always available for a confidential conversation. February 17: Mindfulness Made Simple January – […]
Claiming home office expenses — updated CRA guidance
Recognizing the special circumstances of the 2020 tax year, the CRA has announced two new ways employees may be able to claim home office expenses.
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC January 25: UBC Bulletin: Claiming home office expenses — updated CRA guidance January 22: 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 our ups and downs. Our VPFO HR staff is always available for a confidential […]
John Metras, UBC’s AVP Facilities to speak at St. john’s College’s Hot Lunch speaker series
On January 27, St. John’s College’s Hot Lunch speaker series invites you to meet over lunch with a group of our colleagues from across the university, and share thoughts and conversations about how we might work toward the goal of establishing richer and more meaningful networks across the institution.
Winston Feliciano promoted to Sub-Head Stores Operator in Building Operations
Winston Feliciano is the successful applicant for the new Sub-Head position in Municipal Services’ Stores. Many of you will know Winston as he has worked with the Stores team for 4 years as a Stores Operator at the front counter.
Monday Update
Last week’s updates from UBC January 18: UBC Broadcast: Seeking nominations for the President’s Task Force on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence January 14: President’s Blog: Congratulations to UBC’s Killam Professors January 13: UBC Broadcast: UBC’s approach for 2021 Summer Session Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. Managing your mental health HR has collected mental health resources to […]
Seeking nominations for the President’s Task Force on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence
UBC is now seeking nominations from UBC students, faculty and staff to serve on the task force on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence. We are keen to encourage nominations from members of equity-deserving groups that have been traditionally underrepresented. The task force will require a brief but intense period of engagement over a term of 45-60 days.
Steven Bao Joins UBC as Finance Director, Special Projects
Starting January 11th Steven will be working with the Karamjeet Heer in the Comptroller’s portfolio, with a focus on financial reporting matters.
Join virtual open house on UBCO in downtown Kelowna
Join us virtually on January 19 at 7 p.m. to learn more about this initiative and share your thoughts during a virtual open house. In partnership with UBC Properties Trust, UBC Okanagan is planning a new building in downtown Kelowna. Once design and approvals are in place, construction is expected to begin in mid 2022.