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Friday, October 11, 2024

$7-million donation from Dan On Foundation seeds the future of food innovation at UBC

A $7-million donation from the Dan On Foundation will fund the building of UBC’s Food and Beverage Innovation Centre, set to formally open in early…
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Friday, October 11, 2024

UBC First Quarter 2024/25 Financial Report is now available

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Pedestrian bridge renovations underway at UBC Botanical Garden

UBC Botanical Garden is currently undergoing construction to replace seven pedestrian bridges. While the garden remains open to visitors, some pathways will be temporarily closed…
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Help keep rodents out of your work spaces

Rodent activity and indoor migration increases as the weather gets colder, and they move indoors for shelter and food. Help prevent rodents from moving in…
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Monday, October 7, 2024

VPFO Update – September 30

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on September 30 2024.
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Friday, October 4, 2024

Are you prepared for an earthquake?

On October 17, 2024, practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. during the annual Great BC ShakeOut. As part of ShakeOut,…
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Friday, October 4, 2024

Construction begins for UBC Sauder Expansion

This month, the UBC Sauder Power House Expansion Project will begin construction for a new 11-storey building that will sit on the former Power House…
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Announcing the search for a new Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer

UBC has embarked on a search for a new Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer. We are grateful and thank Allen Amyotte, Interim Chief Enterprise…
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Friday, September 27, 2024

Strengthening project and data management across the VPFO and UBC

We are pleased to introduce the new position of Executive Director, Transformation & Strategy, which will drive UBC’s finance transformation by developing a strategic financial…
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Celebrate Circular Economy Month

Join the Furniture Reuse Program team at the Zero Waste Market this October and November for reduced prices to celebrate Circular Economy Month! The Zero…
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