VPFO News

Apr 12, 2019
Roam Like Home option now available for Rogers corporate accounts at UBC
Members of the UBC community who have university-issued mobile phones currently on Rogers plans, and who travel extensively in their roles, are now able to add the roaming package to their plan.

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Sourcing great suppliers: new gas agreement with Praxair
From operating machinery used to deliver medical services, to serving as an essential component in some chemical reactions, gases play an important role in the work of many individuals at UBC.

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Apr 11, 2019
UBC signs office supplies agreement with Staples Business Advantage
UBC has been working with SBA as a preferred vendor since 2003, but the new contract has been expanded to include office/copy paper, increasing cost benefits for the university.

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Apr 10, 2019
Stay informed on the Integrated Renewal Program
Did you know that UBC has embarked on a university-wide project to transform its finance, HR, and student systems and processes? Stay up-to-date on the Integrated Renewal Program by subscribing to the new IRP community newsletter.

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Apr 09, 2019
First of its kind imaging facility to accelerate brain research at UBC
A new multimillion-dollar brain research facility at the UBC Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) is now a reality. The ribbon was cut on April 8, 2019 on the Charles E. Fipke Integrated Neuroimaging Suite, a first-of-its-kind facility that will drive critical advancements in neurodegenerative diseases that include Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

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