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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Supplier Self Registration retiring in March 2026

The Supplier Self Registration site, used to allow suppliers to submit their information directly to Workday, will be retired effective March 3, 2026.
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Thursday, February 5, 2026

UBC Applied Science and UBC Facilities lead $2.5M project to explore hydrogen heating for Vancouver campus

Applied Science in collaboration with UBC Facilities is exploring whether the Campus Energy Centre (CEC) boilers could one day run entirely on hydrogen, a zero-carbon-emission…
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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Take the survey: Help shape Emergency Preparedness at UBC

How prepared is the UBC community for emergencies like earthquakes, wildfire smoke, extreme heat, or flooding? As part of the Resilience Hubs for UBC Campus…
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Update on UBC and UBCIM Responsible Investing Commitments 

UBC remains on track to meet the goals set out in its 2020 Responsible Investing Strategy and is committed to advancing responsible investing practices. The University continues to integrate…
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Update on UBC and UBCIM Responsible Investing Commitments 

UBC remains on track to meet the goals set out in its 2020 Responsible Investing Strategy and is committed to advancing responsible investing practices. The University continues to integrate…
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Monday, February 2, 2026

Kindness comes full circle: Our 9th annual Pink Shirt Day celebration 

The VPFO Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee presents our 9th annual Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Come together with your VPFO…
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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Using UBC’s purchasing power for good

UBC’s inclusive procurement resources are designed to help faculty and staff make purchasing decisions that reflect our institutional values while meeting academic, operational, and budget…
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

2026 Styrofoam Pick-up Calendar now available

The 2026 Styrofoam Pick-up Calendar is now available. Municipal Services provides Styrofoam collection on every other Wednesday at select locations on campus where generation of Styrofoam waste is…
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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Guided by UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025-30, this process aligns resources with institutional priorities and reinforces UBC’s academic mission.

UBC continues to take a thoughtful, long-term approach to budgeting, focusing on prudently managing resources for maximum impact. In the fall, the university began its…
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Samuel Boadi joins as Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings

We are excited to welcome Samuel Boadi as our new Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings.
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