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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Celebrating 20 years of Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to reflect on and recognize the many contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made and continue to…
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Monday, May 2, 2022

University Boulevard closure extended to May 15

The closure of the University Boulevard (UBlvd) bus loop has been extended from May 1, 2022, to May 15, 2022 (exact date to be determined).…
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Monday, May 2, 2022

Updated Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Request Form for Canadian Suppliers

When we are paying suppliers on a regular basis, EFT is the preferred mode of payment for both the supplier and the university. The updated…
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Friday, April 29, 2022

Metro Vancouver’s Watering Restrictions come into effect on May 1, 2022

Stage one of Metro Vancouver’s Lawn Watering Regulations will be in effect from May 1, 2022 to October 15, 2022, as outlined in Metro Vancouver’s Drinking…
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Thursday, April 28, 2022

UBC Road Closure on May 1 due to the BMO Vancouver Marathon

The BMO Vancouver Marathon is coming through UBC – road closures will occur on Sunday, May 1st from 8:00am – 12:00pm.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Clayton Mullen joins Facilities as Senior Manager of Thermal Utilities in Energy & Water Services

As Senior Manager of Thermal Utilities, Clayton will bring thermal utility managerial and operational experience. He will be leading the Thermal Utilities team to improve…
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

UBC Flags lowered for National Day of Mourning

Flags on both UBC campuses are to be lowered in recognition of the National Day of Mourning, to remember lives lost in the workplace and…
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Monday, April 25, 2022

UBC Okanagan Skeena Residence becomes the first Passive House-certified student residence in Canada

UBC Okanagan Skeena Residence has successfully earned its Passive House Certification, making it the first student residence in Canada and second in North America to…
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Masks required in UBC public indoor spaces until June 30

As there are now signs of further Omicron variants and increased case numbers, experts have indicated that BC is about to enter into a sixth…
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

University Boulevard bus loop road detours

Due to three projects under construction simultaneously—School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) Building, Gateway Health Building, and a utility steam tunnel repair, the University bus loop…
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