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Monday, December 11, 2023

VPFO MONDAY UPDATE – December 11, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on December 11, 2023.
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Monday, December 11, 2023

The VP Finance & Operations is expanding with the addition of UBC’s Enterprise Risk & Assurance

Effective January 15, 2024, the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) will be welcoming UBC’s Enterprise Risk & Assurance (ERA) team to the portfolio. This strategic…
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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Gilberto Andrade is promoted to Building Asset Specialist within Facilities’ Building Operations

Gilberto Andrade is promoted to Building Asset Specialist and will be joining Building Operations within Facilities starting January 29, 2024. His expertise and data-driven decision-making…
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Construction begins on the Laboratory of Archeology – Iona Building

Construction has begun on the new Community Research Centre in the Laboratory of Archeology at the Iona Building. This project aims to create a new…
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Monday, December 4, 2023

VPFO MONDAY UPDATE – December 4, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on December 4, 2023.
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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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