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Friday, August 28, 2026

Associate Vice-President, Finance Announcement

I am pleased to share that Rowena Yang has been appointed as the university’s Associate Vice-President, Finance, effective September 10. 
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Friday, August 14, 2026

Katherine Du joins as HR Coordinator, VPFO

We are pleased to welcome Katherine Du to the VPFO as an HR Coordinator, effective August 24, 2026. Katherine brings a strong background in human…
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Friday, August 14, 2026

Chris Baber joins as Director, Energy & Water Services

We are pleased to announce that Chris Baber, P.Eng. will be joining the UBC Facilities team as the new Director, Energy & Water Services (EWS) starting…
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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Moving forward together

Happy August, I hope everyone is enjoying the summer so far! As promised in my last update, I’m committed to providing our CFO portfolio with…
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Construction underway on new location for UBC Learning Exchange

UBC has partnered on a new purpose-built home for the UBC Learning Exchange within a mixed-use, non-market housing development. Targeted for completion in 2029, the…
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Stay safe in the heat

Extreme temperatures can place significant stress on your body. During extreme weather your body may struggle to regulate its internal temperature, which could result in…
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Monday, July 27, 2026

Anna Panzo joins as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development

We are pleased to welcome Anna Panzo as the new Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development in Facilities, effective August 3, 2026. Anna brings a…
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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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