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Friday, October 10, 2025

The ISC’s Cross-Functional Product Support Team joins the Service Desk teams

As of October 7, the ISC Service Desk and ISC Cross-Functional Product Support, which provide direct system and integrated support to users, have been merged…
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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Brimacombe Building External Maintenance project begins

Construction on the Brimacombe Building External Maintenance project is anticipated to take place from October to mid-November 2025. The project will clean, prepare and paint…
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Facilities teams fight clog monsters and leaks

Last week, Facilities teams tackled a double-header: a District Energy System piping leak at the Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory and a big clog monster at…
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Monday, October 6, 2025

Metro Vancouver water crews conducting planned work starting October 16

During the water system adjustments, there will be no interruption to drinking water service. However, you may notice cloudiness or slight discolouration in the water…
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Friday, October 3, 2025

Keep our shared spaces clean and welcoming: Check out the Classroom Usage Guidelines

Classrooms can be used as a study space when classes or other events are not in session. Please give priority to classes and room bookings.…
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Friday, October 3, 2025

University Services Building (USB) Lighting Renewal: Exterior work occurring October 6–8

Exterior lighting work is scheduled to begin this Monday, October 6. The west sidewalk on West Mall will be closed to pedestrian traffic. On October…
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Friday, October 3, 2025

New Monday yoga classes starting October 20 at the Centre

Starting October 20, we will be adding an additional yoga class to the Centre's group class schedule! Sessions will be held on Mondays at 4:00 pm,…
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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Mandy Li is now Manager, Financial Reporting in the office of the Comptroller

Mandy Li has accepted the permanent role of Manager, Financial Reporting, on the Financial Reporting Team in the office of the Comptroller after serving as…
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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Are you prepared for an earthquake? ShakeOut and UBC Alert testing will take place on October 16

On October 16, 2025, practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:16 am during the annual Great BC ShakeOut. As part of ShakeOut,…
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Ensure invoices are submitted to ubc.invoices@ubc.ca

The designated UBC Accounts Payable (AP) email address for submitting invoices is ubc.invoices@ubc.ca. Please double check you have the correct email and update Outlook email…
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