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Monday Update

Updates from UBC April 4: Internal Communications: Leadership one-on-one with Adam Charania, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources April 1: President’s Blog: Community Update, April 1, 2022: Reducing Exam Stress For the latest updates for faculty and staff, visit UBC Today. Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. ^ Back to Top Operations updates Facilities Building Operations, Custodial […]

Agronomy Road closure between Wesbrook Mall to Health Sciences Mall

Crane activity is scheduled on April 7, 2022, as part of the boiler replacement project for the existing low-pressure steam system serving the Life Sciences Centre and Pharmaceutical Sciences Building’s humidification load. During this work, Agronomy Road between Wesbrook Mall to Health Sciences Mall will be closed to vehicles from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Review UBC’s Updated Business Expense Rules for Faculty and Staff

Most employees at UBC will need to use university funds to conduct university business at some time. UBC’s Business Expense Rules form the framework for incurring and reimbursing these expenses and help ensure we all use public funds reasonably, appropriately, and efficiently.   

UBC’s budget for 2022/23 provides more support for students, strengthens the university’s impact, and advances academic mission

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Board of Governors has approved UBC’s 2022/2023 budget. The new budget sets spending priorities for the year ahead to advance the university’s key strategic priorities while supporting students, faculty, and staff in their collective pursuit of excellence in learning, teaching, and research.

Barbara Gordon steps into the role of Acting Director, Capital Planning & Strategic Project Development with Infrastructure Development in Facilities

Barbara (Barb) Gordon is responsible for developing and coordinating multi-year capital plans for academic buildings and building system upgrades, as well as reporting on major and routine capital projects to the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training (AEST), UBC Administration, and the Board of Governors.

Responding to on-campus protests disruptions

If a demonstration or protests is blocking access to your building or interrupting classes, we advise that you report the incident to Campus Security at 604-822-2222, and look for another location to enter and/or exit the building if safe to do so. Avoid provoking or obstructing demonstrators blocking the doors.

Monday Update

Updates from UBC March 25: Letter from Santa: March 2022 Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. ^ Back to Top Operations updates Facilities Building Operations, Custodial Services, Customer Services & Informatics, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and Municipal Services Upgrades to the Campus Energy Centre (CEC) and Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facilities (BRDF): Learn more […]

International Transgender Day of Visibility 

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) occurs every year on March 31st. This day is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, their contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.

Eve Neesham-Grenon joins Safety & Risk Services as Biological & Radiation Safety Associate

Research Compliance & Occupational Hygiene with Occupational Health & Safety welcomes Eve Neesham-Grenon to the team as the Safety Associate focused primarily on the Biological & Radiation Safety Programs. Eve brings a fantastic mix of laboratory and hygiene experience to her new role and we are thrilled to have her move into the position.

Monday Update

Updates from UBC March 17: UBC Broadcast: Announcing the Provost and Vice-President, Academic pro tem, UBC Vancouver, and update on search for permanent role March 16: UBC Bulletin: 2022 Celebrate Learning Week For the latest updates for faculty and staff, visit UBC Today. Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca. ^ Back to Top Operations updates […]