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Friday, December 1, 2023

UBC launches Zero Waste Market to promote sustainability

UBC's Furniture Reuse program featured in the Ubyssey. The initiative, lead by the UBC facilities department, aims to reduce waste on campus by promoting the…
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Friday, December 1, 2023

Here Is Why Your Net Pay May Be Lower in January

Find out why your net pay may be lower in January, how it affects your personal credit return, and how to get support on updating…
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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Delay in ordering UBC Visa cards

Due to office closure over the holiday season, UBC's Credit Card team will hold off on ordering new UBC Visa cards starting from Wednesday, December…
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Help prevent rodents from occupying your work spaces

Rodents are year-round pests. Their activity and indoor migration increase as the weather gets colder, and they move indoors for shelter and food. Learn more…
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Last pick-ups from Environment Services Facilities will be on December 14, 2023

The Environmental Services Facilities (ESF) will be closed starting December 18, 2023 until January 2, 2024. There will be no hazardous waste pick-ups during this…
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Monday, November 27, 2023

VPFO MONDAY UPDATE – November 27, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on November 27, 2023.
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Thursday, November 23, 2023

UBC receives NAFA Clean Air Awards 2023

This year, UBC Facilities received four NAFA Clean Air Awards for its outstanding air filtration practices in the following buildings: Allard Hall, Earth Sciences Building,…
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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Final Settlement runs for 2023

The final settlement (payment) runs for all 2023 Accounts Payable transactions will take place on Thursday, December 21 at 12:00 pm. In order to be…
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

VPFO MONDAY UPDATE – November 20, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on November 20, 2023.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural installed

Last week, the Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural was installed west of the First Nations Long House (FNLH) building on the West Mall. This mural…
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