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Monday, March 9, 2026

Welcome to Edward Ganal as Team Manager, Day Shift – Custodial Services

We are excited to announce Edward Ganal is the new Team Manager, Day Shift - Custodial Services. Edward steps into this position with over 17…
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Monday, March 9, 2026

Thank you for joining Pink Shirt Day 2026!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our 9th annual Pink Shirt Day on February 25 and 28, 2026! 💗 VPFO colleagues…
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Monday, March 2, 2026

Jocelyn Bissett joins as Administrative Assistant to the VPFO

We are thrilled to announce that Jocelyn Bissett will be joining the VPFO Admin Team starting March 2, 2026, as an Administrative Assistant to the…
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Monday, March 2, 2026

Daylight savings: How changing the clock affects our safety

Daylight Savings Time takes place on Sunday, March 8, where we advance our clocks forward by one hour. This means that we will all wake…
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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Alison Birdsall promoted to Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Effective February 16, 2026, Alison Birdsall has stepped into the role of Director, Enterprise Risk Management in Enterprise Risk & Assurance.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Search for a new Associate Vice-President, Finance

In December, I shared that the VPFO would be recruiting a redefined Associate Vice-President, Finance role (formerly Comptroller) to reflect the expanding scope and complexity of financial oversight…
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Snowy Conditions at UBC
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

It’s cold out! Stay safe while working and walking

If you're spending extended time outside in colder temperatures, you may be at risk for cold stress and are more likely to face slippery ground…
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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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