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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Meynardo Villarica steps into new role as Architectural Head in Building Operations

Meynardo joined Building Operations in September 2012 as a carpenter in the Yellow Zone Carpenter and later became the Sub-head for the Carpenter Shop. Bringing…
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Staff change as VPFO Administration helps support the President’s Office

Sandy Zarka will be seconded as the new Manager of Administration and Executive Assistant to the Interim President for the Presidential transition period. While Sandy…
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Monday, February 13, 2023

VPFO Monday Update – February 13, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on February 13, 2023.
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Friday, February 10, 2023

UBC Annual Screening Mammography Clinic on March 22, 2023

The Screening Mammography Program (SMP) Mobile Services will once again be visiting the UBC Point Grey Campus. BC women ages 40 and up with a…
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Friday, February 10, 2023

Nicholas Potovsky joins Infrastructure Development as the Accessible Buildings Planner

Co-created with the UBC Centre for Accessibility, this newly created role will help UBC develop accessibility design guidelines for new and existing campus buildings. Nicholas…
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Seminar: Everything you need to know about occupational sensitization

Whether you work in a lab, animal facility, workshop, museum — or even an office, you may come into contact with sensitizers at your workplace.…
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Share your feedback on UBC’s Statements on Responsible Investing

The UBC community is invited to comment on the Statements on Responsible Investing in preparation for the submission to the UBC Board of Governors in…
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Monday, February 6, 2023

VPFO Monday Update – February 6, 2023

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on February 6, 2023.
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Monday, February 6, 2023

Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of January 31, 2023

The following road closures are expected around the UBC Vancouver campus as of January 31, 2023. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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Monday, February 6, 2023

Our 6th Annual Pink Shirt Day Celebration 

Join the VPFO portfolio virtually or on campus at the Life Sciences West Atrium at 2:00 pm in celebrating diversity, kindness and empathy. There will…
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