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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Monitoring UBC’s hot water district energy system for leaks

The Academic District Energy System (ADES) is fitted with a leak detection system which alarms against both hot water and ground water leaks through a…
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Safety & Risk Services’ PrISM welcomes three new Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance

Jack Wong, Tom Powers, and Jeff de Castro joins PrISM as part of the Compliance Support Program. In their new role, they will each be…
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Monday, May 8, 2023

VPFO Monday Update – May 8, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on May 8, 2023.
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Monday, May 1, 2023

UBC Power House will begin preparation for demolition in early June 2023

In early June, the UBC Power House will begin preparation for demolition for the development of the new UBC Sauder School of Business expansion. During…
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Monday, May 1, 2023

VPFO Monday Update – May 1, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on May 1, 2023.
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Monday, May 1, 2023

Metro Vancouver’s Watering Restrictions come into effect on May 1, 2023

Stage 1 of Metro Vancouver’s Lawn Watering Regulations will be in effect from May 1 to October 15, 2023, as outlined in Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water…
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Monday, May 1, 2023

Frontline heroes driving our campus forward

When you talk to Jeff or Amber, one of the first things you will notice is their genuine care for our beautiful campus and diverse…
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Thursday, April 27, 2023

UBC Investment Management has released its second annual Responsible Investing Report

The Report summarizes the firm’s responsible investing activities during 2022 in support of the ESG-related goals and objectives of the UBC Endowment Fund and the…
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

German president’s visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions

UBC welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday, April 25. During his visit, President Steinmeier toured UBC’s Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) – a soon-to-open…
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Upgrades & renovations in Orchard Commons Room 1001

Orchard Commons Room 1001 is currently undergoing renovation work to create an active learning classroom. The new layout will be a high tech ‘learn lab’,…
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