Monday Update
Updates from UBC July 13: UBC Broadcast: President Santa Ono leaving UBC to take up new role For the latest updates for faculty and staff, visit UBC Today. ^ Back to Top Operations updates Facilities Building Operations, Custodial Services, Customer Services & Informatics, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and Municipal Services Building a net-zero student […]
Safety & Risk Services’ Emergency Management hosted Rapid Damage Assessment Drill
On June 16, 2022, Safety & Risk Services’ Emergency Management held a drill for UBC staff who had completed BC Housing’s Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) and Coordination of Damage Assessment (CDA) training, in partnership with partners at BC Housing.
Steve MacGregor joins Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM) as Manager, PIA Operations and Engagement in Safety & Risk Services
Steve will be responsible for the successful operational delivery and management of Privacy Impact Assessments and related services. He comes to us from SFU where he was instrumental in ensuring that SFU had proper controls and processes in place to meet their regulatory requirements.
UBC Facilities working with UBC student team to build a net zero carbon student space on campus
UBC Facilities is working with the UBC student team to start construction of a new student space on campus that redefines sustainable design, and aims to build a net-zero student space on campus.
UBC’s 5-Year Capital Plan approved by UBC Board of Governors
UBC’s 5-Year Capital Plan was recently endorsed in the Board Committee meeting, in advance of submission to the province in July. A number of projects also received approval in the Board Committee meeting on June 29, 2022.
Monday Update
Updates from UBC UBC formally adopts hybrid work: Last year, UBC announced the introduction of a Remote Work Pilot Program, which was successfully launched last June. The university is proceeding to formally adopt remote work through the UBC Hybrid Work Program. Learn more about the Hybrid Work Program. For the latest updates for faculty and […]
Active, intentional and ongoing learning for EDI
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) aren’t milestones — they’re the fundamental components required to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace at UBC. It is hard work that takes active, intentional, and ongoing learning (and unlearning).
Shannon Boychuk promoted to Director, Insurance & Loss Prevention in Safety & Risk Services
Shannon joined Safety & Risk Services in 2020, playing a key role in minimizing the impact and risk on UBC from loss or damage to its physical assets and from third-party liability allegations. As Director, Shannon will continue to be responsible for the management of the university’s comprehensive insurance portfolio, and act as the leader and key expert with respect to insurance policies and related loss prevention programs.
Bold new plans unveiled for UBCO Downtown
Recently published photos and a video show how UBCO Downtown will weave excellence in research and teaching into the cultural, economic and social fabric of Kelowna’s downtown core.
Monday Update
Updates from UBC June 29: UBC Broadcast: Announcing the search for a new Vice-President, Finance and Operations June 28: UBC Bulletin: UBC to formally adopt hybrid work June 27: UBC Broadcast: Masks no longer required in public indoor spaces after June 30 Updates from the VPFO Notice of Acting Comptroller July 1-10: Karamjeet Heer, Interim Vice-President, Finance, will be […]