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Monday, April 3, 2023

Tracy Pham joins VPFO Communications & Engagement as Manager, Digital & Creative

In her new role, Tracy aims to transform the digital channels of the VPFO and bring forth new enhancements to optimize the user experience. As…
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Friday, March 31, 2023

Increase in mileage rate as of March 31, 2023

UBC will be updating its mileage rate in alignment with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) prescribed rate: 68¢/km for the first 5,000 km driven and…
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Increase in CRA Prescribed Interest Rate effective April 1, 2023

The CRA Prescribed Interest Rate will increase to 5% as of April 1, 2023. This rate will be in effect from April 1–June 30, 2023. This is the interest…
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Monday, March 27, 2023

VPFO Monday Update – March 27, 2023

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

Educating young children on solid waste collection on campus

The Waste Management team in Municipal Services within UBC Facilities recently paid a visit to the Berwick Child Development Centre to educate young children about…
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Monday, March 27, 2023

Be a voice for campus safety!

UBC Vancouver Campus Security is taking a look at its services and organizational model to better understand how it can best meet the needs of…
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Monday, March 20, 2023

VPFO Monday Update – March 20, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on March 20, 2023.
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Friday, March 17, 2023

Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of March 17, 2023

The following road closures are expected around the UBC Vancouver campus as of March 17, 2023. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Dealing with natural disasters at UBC

Featured in University Affairs (UA), Hailey Maxwell, Manager of Emergency Management & Continuity Planning speaks about some of the programs and activities UBC offers to…
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Monday, March 13, 2023

Keeping our campus warm

It’s not easy keeping a campus as large as UBC warm throughout the cooler months. Most buildings on the UBC Vancouver campus are connected to…
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