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Monday, March 29, 2021

Stephanie McLeish joins Project Services, Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager

Stephanie McLeish is the successful candidate for the Associate Project Manager position in Project Services within Infrastructure Development. Stephanie is joining us from the UBC…
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Monday, March 29, 2021

UBC Affirmed with “AA+” Rating from S&P

Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reports an expectation that “within our two-year outlook horizon, the university will maintain an excellent market position and demand…
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

VCH Vaccination site opens at Pharmaceutical Sciences Building

UBC has entered an agreement with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), enabling them the use of Pharmaceutical Sciences Building (PharmSci) to host a vaccination site, running…
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Friday, March 19, 2021

Systemic racism: What it looks like in Canada and how to fight it?  

At UBC, our commitment to building an open environment and a diverse workforce makes us stronger. However, we recognize that even in a diverse institution…
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Monday, March 15, 2021

Core and customer-funded dispensers for buildings and spaces

The number of core soap, paper towel, and hand sanitizer dispensers for each building and space follow UBC technical guidelines. For any additional dispensers, these…
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Monday, March 15, 2021

How do we overcome our fear of talking about racism?

Communicating about important topics, such as racism or privilege, requires practice, courage, and skill. Regardless of our intersectional identities, these conversations can be difficult, but they are necessary to create a more open and inclusive work environment at UBC.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

A new Water Pump Station for the Point Grey campus

The final building handover is underway for the new Water Pump Station, located on University Boulevard and Education Road, next to the Henry Angus building.
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Monday, March 8, 2021

Intersectionality: what is it and why it matters

At UBC we believe excellence cannot be achieved without inclusion. But how we are included is shaped by how we present ourselves, the ways we…
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Monday, March 1, 2021

Joey-Lee Rebelo joins Building Operations as Manager, Business & Support Services

Joey-Lee Rebelo is the successful applicant for the Manager, Business and Support Services position, reporting to Customer Services & Informatics in Building Operations. This is…
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2021 Event Recording

The VPFO team is over 1,400 people. For our 4th year in a row we have gathered to celebrate Pink Shirt Day across the portfolio…
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