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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Snow or sun, you are appreciated

The VPFO does a lot, snow or sun, to keep UBC working. Despite yesterday’s challenges of travelling to campus, working remotely, or by just by…
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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Changes to Print Services at UBC

Xerox is currently UBC’s preferred supplier of printing services, but the university’s master service agreement with this vendor is due to expire in March 2020.…
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Saving Energy During UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown

This past December, departments, building operators and energy managers across UBC joined together to reduce the university’s environmental footprint over the winter holiday by participating…
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Monday, January 13, 2020

UBC ready for snow

It’s five o’clock in the morning, snow has been falling for a few hours in Vancouver and slowly accumulating on the roads across the city.…
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Friday, January 10, 2020

Update: Next Steps Following Climate Emergency Declaration and Commitment to Divestment

The climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time and UBC wants to ensure that our community and the public is…
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Monday, January 6, 2020

Get to know: Ryan Huffman, Senior Project Manager with Project Services, Infrastructure Development

Ryan came to UBC because he used to get bored easily. Almost 7 years later, he's discovered a job that brings him constant innovation, excitement,…
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Monday, January 6, 2020

Doug Cheung joins Treasury team in the position of Director, Treasury

Doug will be overseeing cash management together with the strategic long-term modelling and will also be involved in strategic initiatives such as the GBE (Government…
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Friday, January 3, 2020

Switch to an online T4 statement for your chance to win an iPad

UBC Payroll is giving away an iPad to one lucky faculty or staff member who makes the transition between now and the end of January…
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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Stepping into the future: ending the age of steam at UBC

On December 16, 2019, the last steam line at UBC was shut down, marking the end of an era and our acceleration towards achieving net-zero…
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Snowy Conditions at UBC
Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Avoid slips, trips, and falls this winter with some simple tips

Take care when moving around campus this winter and stay safe with our handy tips.
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