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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Beat the heat this summer

During extreme heat, it’s important to lower your activity levels and stay in a cool area drinking fluids. If a heat warning has been issued,…
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Show your connection to the VPFO with updated templates

You’ve already seen the new look at VPFO Day and on our websites. Now it’s your turn to integrated this look and feel to your…
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Friday, August 2, 2024

Sahar Mirkhosravi joins Treasury as Tax Analyst

We are pleased to announce that Sahar Mirkhosravi will be joining the Treasury team as Tax Analyst (Term) starting August 1, 2024, to cover for…
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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Staying cool at UBC

Given the high temperatures that can occur in the summer, explore these resources to help stay cool and safe. UBC has multiple cooling centres and…
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Thomas Straley and team at UBC Technology Enterprise Facility
Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Do you have a buddy at work?

Tomorrow is International Day of Friendship, and in celebration, we want to highlight the importance of friendships and connections within and outside of our portfolio.…
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Cecille Lintag joins UBC Facilities as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development

Cecille Lintag has joined UBC Facilities as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development until November 25, 2024 to cover for Natalie Wagorn while on leave.…
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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Abbey Hall joins as Executive Assistant supporting Executive Director, UBC Safety & Risk Services

Abbey Hall joins VPFO as Executive Assistant, supporting Rae Ann Aldridge, Executive Director, UBC Safety & Risk Services. Abbey comes to us from the University of…
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Shaping the portfolio at VPFO Day

Over the past two weeks, our portfolio hosted five VPFO Day events (UBCV main; UBCV morning, night, and evening shifts; and UBCO) to create opportunities…
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Monday, June 24, 2024

The Centre welcomes new yoga instructor Tania Clarke

Starting Wednesday, July 2, Tania Clarke will join The Centre as our new yoga instructor. It is Tania’s mission to help guide you towards a…
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Friday, June 21, 2024

UBC’s first report on fighting against forced labor and child labor in Supply Chains now available

UBC is proud to release its inaugural report under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. Read the full report…
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