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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Your data, your privacy: Join the conversation

Privacy Matters @ UBC is excited to host Data Privacy Week from January 28 to 30, 2025, a series of informative and insightful sessions focusing…
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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

John Ede joins UBC Facilities’ Municipal Services as Contract Manager

John will be joining UBC Facilities on January 13. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering, a Master of Public Policy and…
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Monday, January 6, 2025

Brad Klaiber joins the Office of the Comptroller as Senior Director, Accounting and Compliance

We are pleased to welcome Brad Klaiber as the new Senior Director, Accounting and Compliance, joining the Office of the Comptroller on January 6, 2025.…
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Monday, January 6, 2025

Explore the new UBC Finance website and portal built from your feedback

As of January 6, the UBC finance website (finance.ubc.ca) has transitioned into two platforms. The new platforms will improve navigation, information security, and accessibility.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

University cheque mailing resuming as normal starting December 17

Canada Post has announced it is resuming operations on Tuesday, December 17. All cheques produced for students, employees, and suppliers that were held for pickup…
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Snowy Conditions at UBC
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

A warm thank you for an impressive 2024

As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to express my sincere thanks for your incredible efforts and reflect on what…
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Please be aware of a ‘fake taxi’ scam at UBC Vancouver

Campus Security is aware of three incidents in recent days where members of the UBC community have been financially scammed by a “fake taxi”. If…
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Saad Ibrahim joins UBC Facilities’ Energy & Water Services as Civil Engineer

As of December 2, Saad Ibrahim has joined Energy & Water Services. He joins us from the City of Brantford, Ontario, where he worked as…
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Monday, December 2, 2024

Why your net pay may be lower in January

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) deductions have a yearly maximum earnings limit. Once these limits are reached during the calendar year, the…
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Thursday, November 28, 2024

Metro Vancouver water crews conducting planned maintenance

Metro Vancouver water crews are working within the City of Vancouver December 3–5, which may cause cloudy water. The water is still safe for consumption…
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