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Monday, July 20, 2026

UBC’s Furniture Reuse Program wins Sustainability Award

UBC’s Furniture Reuse Program received the 2026 Recycling Council of BC’s Circular Economy Award in Upstream Innovation for its outstanding accomplishments in waste reduction.
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Monday, July 20, 2026

Alison Mitchell joins as Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting team

We are pleased to welcome Alison Mitchell to the Financial Reporting team as a Financial Analyst, starting July 20. Alison brings several years of experience…
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Monday, July 20, 2026

David Sandoe joins as Senior HR Manager, VPFO

We are pleased to welcome David Sandoe as the new Senior HR Manager, VPFO, effective July 27, 2026. David brings nearly nine years of human…
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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Helpful AI resources for the UBC community

Discover AI tools, training opportunities, privacy guidance, and support resources available to the UBC community.
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Monday, July 13, 2026

Metro Vancouver returns to Stage 2 water restrictions on July 16

Stage 2 of Metro Vancouver’s Watering Regulations returns on July 16, 2026. Under these restrictions, some operational impacts will be noticed across the campus.
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Friday, July 10, 2026

UBC Five-Year Capital Plan approved by Board of Governors

The UBC capital priorities page has been updated to reflect UBC’s Five-Year Capital Plan 2027–2028 to 2031–2032, approved by the Board of Governors in June…
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Leadership updates in the VPFO

As you are likely aware, Frank Laezza has stepped down from his position as Vice-President Finance & Operations (VPFO). In the interim, I have assumed…
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Metro Vancouver water remains safe to drink as flow direction resets early July 

As part of the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel Project, adjustments are being made to the water flow and some residents in Vancouver (including UBC)…
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Thursday, June 18, 2026

2025 Community Safety Report to our community is now available

The UBC Community Safety 2025 Annual Report to our community provides an update on Community Safety accomplishments, priorities, and data from the 2025 calendar year.
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Monday, June 15, 2026

Ready for anything: UBC’s approach to community safety and emergency planning for the summer soccer games

In this Q&A, UBC’s community safety and emergency management directors share how they’re working with partners across and beyond campus to ensure the university is…
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