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Monday, May 5, 2025

VPFO Update – May 5

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on May 5, 2025.
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Friday, May 2, 2025

Celebrating Earth Day in the VPFO

Over thirty team members from across the VFPO joined forces for the 5th Annual Earth Day Clean up the Campus event, led by the Facilities’…
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Access high-quality medical supplies with an Indigenous-owned social benefit procurement enterprise

UBC Procurement Programs is proud to form a partnership with MSS Ltd, an Indigenous-owned social benefit procurement enterprise. Learn more.
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Monday, April 28, 2025

VPFO Update – April 28

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on April 28, 2025.
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Monday, April 28, 2025

Support available following Lapu-Lapu Day Festival tragedy

On April 26, a senseless attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver left many in our city and across the country heartbroken. As part…
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Friday, April 25, 2025

Access card only for 5th floor of Technology Enterprise Facility 3 (TEF 3)

Effective May 1, the fifth floor of Technology Enterprise Facility 3 (TEF 3) will be restricted to card access only. Elevators to the fifth floor…
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Friday, April 25, 2025

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4–10, 2025

Join us during Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) to increase our community’s resilience by learning about emergency preparedness. Start by getting informed on the risks…
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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Staples orders placed through Workday and Eway.ca

Staples Professional Inc. and Staples Canada ULC recently completed a legal amalgamation on March 9, 2025. UBC will be moving to a new supplier configuration…
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

VPFO Update – April 22

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on April 22, 2025.
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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Ant season is here: Help keep pests away

Ants are one of the most common structural pests, capable of quickly turning from a minor nuisance into a persistent problem. If you notice any…
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