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Friday, January 13, 2023

Balancing safety and innovation

Janet Hankins leads a team of specialists in biosafety, radiation, and chemical safety and occupational hygiene responsible for the handling of hazardous substances across the…
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Bella Li joins the VPFO/VPHR Finance team within Comptroller as Financial Analyst  

In her new role, Bella will be responsible for providing financial analysis to the overall VPFO/VPHR Finance team, with a primary focus on Infrastructure Development,…
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Claiming your basic personal tax elections

A guide from UBC Payroll Operations to claiming your basic personal tax elections this year. Tax credit elections affect the amount of tax that you…
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Monday, January 9, 2023

VPFO Monday Update – January 9, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on January 9, 2023.
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Monday, January 9, 2023

Nationwide menstrual hygiene supplies shortage

Due to supply chain issues, we are currently experiencing delays in refilling our menstrual hygiene dispensers in washrooms across the UBC Vancouver campus. UBC Facilities…
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Monday, January 9, 2023

Maliheh Oliver, Manager PIA Operations and Engagement and Taylor Bohn, Privacy and Security Advisor join PrISM in Safety & Risk Services

Privacy & Information Security (PrISM) in Safety & Risk Services is pleased to welcome Maliheh Oliver as Manager PIA Operations and Engagement and Taylor Bohn…
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Safety Awareness Week is January 9–13, 2023

Stop by UBC Campus Security’s booths to learn how you can help keep yourself and the UBC community safe and secure.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

In memory of March Cheng

It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of our dear friend and colleague March Cheng. March consistently made a positive…
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

2022 Facilities Staff Excellence Award winners

The UBC Facilities Staff Excellence Award Program provides recognition and rewards to staff who have demonstrated excellence consistently in the performance of their work and…
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Happy holidays from John 

It’s been another unique year at UBC as we have transitioned back to more normal operations after the pandemic, yet have undergone some significant changes.…
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