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Monday, June 9, 2025

VPFO Monday Update – June 9, 2025

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on June 9, 2025.
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Monday, June 9, 2025

Do you know the signs and symptoms of heat stress?

Get ready for rising temperatures, and learn how to identify signs and symptoms, the risks related to heat-related illnesses and how to protect yourself by…
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic closing University Services Building location

The Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic located within the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing at USB will be phasing out their services for…
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Monday, June 2, 2025

Understand your safety role at UBC, whether you’re a student, faculty, staff, or volunteer

All members of the UBC community have a role to play in supporting the University’s Safety Accountability structure. Whether you are supervising others, conducting research,…
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Monday, June 2, 2025

Joining the conversation at VPFO Day

On May 12, 2025, the VPFO portfolio came together to explore how our values of innovation, unity, and accountability, empower us to shape the future…
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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Are you earthquake ready? Join a free workshop for UBC Faculty and staff on June 13

In Vancouver, we are at risk of significant emergencies, including large earthquakes. Join a free personal emergency preparedness workshop designed for UBC Faculty and staff on June…
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Forest Sciences Centre Elevator Modernization Project to begin on June 23

Construction on the Forest Sciences Centre Elevator Modernization Project is anticipated to begin on June 23 and estimated to be complete by the end of…
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Construction on accessibility upgrades at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health to begin on June 2

This project involves accessibility upgrades of a select door at the atrium on Level 3 to provide an accessible path of travel to the L3…
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Pedestrian pathway south of West Parkade closed June 2 until the end of July for construction

The underground utility construction portion of the West Mall Swing Space conversion from natural gas to the District Energy System is anticipated to begin on…
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Monday, May 26, 2025

VPFO Update – May 26

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on May 26, 2025.
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