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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The VPFO is working with the rest of UBC in its response to COVID-19

In this uncertain time the VPFO continues to provide some of UBC’s crucial services while protecting those that operate them.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Thank you VPFO, for your extra efforts regarding coronavirus COVID-19

Thank you for all of your extra efforts over the past few weeks to help UBC navigate the situation regarding the coronavirus COVID-19. This is…
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Friday, March 13, 2020

Have your say! Help define Inclusive Washrooms at UBC

During the month of March and April, we are asking students, faculty, staff, and visitors to share their experiences, challenges, needs, and ideas to help…
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Thursday, March 5, 2020

Kishani Gibbons promoted as Director, Customer Services & Informatics with Building Operations

Effective March 5, 2020, Kishani will formally take on the Business Services team, forming the new division Customer Service & Informatics in Building Operations.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Campus Security Get a New Set of Wheels

To help team members provide an efficient service around campus, Campus Security has invested in a brand new Gem e2 electric vehicle. The vehicle has…
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

VPFO Gathers for Pink Shirt Day 2020

Team members from across the VPFO gathered on February 26 to celebrate Pink Shirt Day 2020, and talk about respect, diversity and inclusion.
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Monday, March 2, 2020

Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre wins 2019 North American Copper in Architecture Award

The only winner in Western Canada, UBC's Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) features a standing seam copper roof that embodies the Coast…
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Friday, February 28, 2020

And the winners of our premium emergency ranger kits are…

Find out who the lucky contest winners are from the UBC Emergency Ranger Station event on February 13
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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Help UBC create design guidelines for more inclusive washrooms & changing rooms

Last month, Infrastructure Development and Equity & Inclusive office hosted three pop-up open house events to engage with UBC students, faculty, and staff to get…
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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Jeetender Amritsar joins Building Operations as Facilities Manager

Jeetender is the successful candidate to take over the Teal zone after Rob Macdonald retires at the end of March 2020. He will start his…
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