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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Routine Capital Program: Managing deferred maintenance and infrastructure renewal

UBC Facilities’ Capital Planning & Development oversees UBC’s Routine Capital Program. The program focuses on projects that address deferred maintenance needs in existing Core Academic Facilities and related supporting infrastructure.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Strengthening communications resilience with the PACE framework

Maintaining reliable communication during a crisis can be the difference between confusion and a well-coordinated response. Use the PACE framework to create an emergency communications…
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Stay visible and safe during the fall and winter

As the vibrant colors of fall settle in, so do shorter daylight hours and unpredictable weather conditions. Be sure to prioritize safety both on and…
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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Erick Arines joins as Procurement Services Team Lead, Financial Services & Strategic Procurement

Join us in welcoming Erick Arines as the Procurement Services Team Lead in the Procurement Services Team. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Updated Construction Financing & Internal Loan Guidelines

The Construction Financing & Internal Loan Guidelines has recently been updated. Learn more in the UBC Finance Portal.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Welcome Julia Findlay, Senior Financial Analyst, to the Financial Planning & Analysis team

We are excited to welcome Julia Findlay to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as our new Senior Financial Analyst. Read more in the…
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Welcome Alicia Hayre, Senior Financial Analyst, to the Financial Planning and Analysis team

We are pleased to welcome Alicia Hayre to the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team, as a Senior Financial Analyst. Read more in the Finance…
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Protect yourself and others from the flu

Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall to spring. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others.…
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Monday, October 27, 2025

2026 payroll calendar now available

The 2026 payroll calendar is now available in the UBC Finance Portal. View more important payroll dates on the Your Pay & Taxes page.
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Monday, October 27, 2025

Upgrading accessibility at Allard Hall with new sit-stand desks 

UBC Facilities recently tackled a complex project to add sit-stand desks to five classrooms at Allard Hall. The original tables were built-in millwork embedded in…
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