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Monday, March 10, 2025

Re-installation of the “Symbols for Education” mural now complete outside Brock Commons South

With Brock Commons South now complete, the Symbols for Education mural is successfully reinstalled. This effort was led by Pam Troyer, Project Manager, and Victor…
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Friday, March 7, 2025

A new Utility Portal is coming your way! 

The new UBC Utility Portal will be launching in Summer 2025. This portal will improve utility customers' ability to manage their utility accounts and let…
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Friday, March 7, 2025

Changes to credit card issuance

As part of closing the front counter reception on the fifth floor of Technology Enterprise Facility 3 (TEF 3), new UBC Visa cards and card…
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Monday, March 3, 2025

VPFO Update – March 3

The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on March 3, 2025.
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Monday, March 3, 2025

Adopting a new Facilities service delivery model

Starting April 1, Facilities will be transitioning to a more streamlined and sustainable service model, and the 15-hour non-billable labour limit for customer-funded services will…
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Monday, March 3, 2025

Angela Huang joins the Office of the Comptroller as Senior Director of Financial Business Intelligence

We are pleased to announce that Angela Huang has joined the Office of the Comptroller as our new Senior Director of Financial Business Intelligence, effective…
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Monday, March 3, 2025

Join the conversation: Get ready for VPFO Day on May 12

On Monday, May 12, join us for a time of connection to talk about our work, our values and the culture we’re building within the…
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Friday, February 28, 2025

Shifting our UBC Travel Program services

Over the years, there has been a significant shift in the way the community books travel, moving away from the services offered through the University-related…
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Friday, February 28, 2025

Closing the front counter reception on the fifth floor of TEF 3

Effective February 28, the front counter reception on the fifth floor of Technology Enterprise Facility 3 (TEF 3) will be closed. This closure is part…
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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Welcoming Maggie Ivanova as UBC’s New Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer

Maggie Ivanova will begin her role as UBC’s new Chief Enterprise Risk and Assurance Officer on April 7. She will provide strategic leadership to the…
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