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Friday, July 4, 2025

UBC Perception & Cognition Lab Renovation begins July 14

Construction on the UBC Perception & Cognition Lab (Ongchoco Lab) Renovation is anticipated to begin on July 14, 2025, and to be completed in October…
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Friday, July 4, 2025

Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support

We are pleased to share that Entela Ifti will be transitioning to a new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support within VPFO…
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Maddy Speck joins as Safety Associate in Safety & Risk Services

Welcome Maddy Speck as our new Safety Associate, Faculty of Medicine, starting July 14!
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Monday, June 30, 2025

Browse the refreshed VPFO Update archive

The archive section of our VPFO newsletter just got a refresh! Browse through the VPFO Update archive to find a past newsletter or update from…
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

UBC’s newest state-of-the art fitness centre opens

UBC Vancouver has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space with the opening of Recreation Centre North (RCN). The soft opening of the facility began on…
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Monday, June 23, 2025

Preparing for your first visit to the Rec North Fitness Centre

The Rec North Fitness Centre is spread across four floors so we’ve put together a few tools to help you familiarize yourself with the space…
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Monday, June 23, 2025

Campus Security report to our community is now available

The 2024 Campus Security annual report to our community is now available, offering a comprehensive look at the department’s progress, priorities, and future direction. Aligned…
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Two UBC projects featured in the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Innovation magazine

The UBC Pharmacy Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) System was featured for its innovative approach to energy efficiency. Congratulations to our UBC Facilities team and everyone…
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Audrey Chow joins as Insurance Analyst in Insurance & Loss Prevention

Welcome Audrey Chow as our new Insurance Claims & Loss Prevention Analyst with Insurance & Loss Prevention. We’re looking forward to getting to know Audrey…
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the UBC Facilities Construction Office

Scott Turner has been selected as the successful candidate for the Project Supervisor position for Construction Office 2 – Team I49 in Asset Replacement &…
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