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Monday, September 8, 2025

Lindsay Wyant promoted to Director, Financial Reporting

We are pleased to announce that Lindsay Wyant has officially been selected as Director, Financial Reporting. Please join us in congratulating Lindsay on her well-deserved…
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Friday, September 5, 2025

Strengthening Transformation & Strategy to enable a more sustainable future for UBC 

The Transformation & Strategy team works closely with our colleagues within the VP Finance & Operations portfolio and partners across the university.  
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Thursday, September 4, 2025

Michael LaPierre joins the Comptroller division as Senior Director of Budget and Financial Planning & Analysis

Michael brings over 20 years of experience in driving financial excellence and leading strategic business transformation. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Air quality warning in effect for Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including UBC are currently under an air quality warning for fine particulate matter due to wildfire smoke. Find information…
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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Safety Awareness Week is September 15–19, 2025

Let’s start the year off right by learning how to keep yourself and the UBC community safe and secure on campus. During this week, visit…
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The Hennings Building Roof Renewal is underway 

Estimated construction dates: August 25 – October 31, 2025. This project will renew the aging Hennings Building roof systems, remove redundant mechanical systems, and complete…
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Saturday, August 16, 2025

Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) Renewal set to begin in January 2026

Currently, the envelope and infrastructure of the Anthropology and Sociology building are at the end of their service life. The building will be fully renewed…
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Monday, August 11, 2025

Staying cool at UBC

Explore these resources to help stay cool and safe during the heat. Cool off at these air-conditioned UBC Vancouver buildings: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre…
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Friday, August 8, 2025

Read UBC’s 2025 Annual Financial Statements

The Annual Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025, are now available.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) wins Green Building Award

UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) was awarded the Sustainable Architecture and Building (SAB) Magazine Green Building Commercial/Industrial (Small) Award. The SHED serves a hydrogen…
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