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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Winston Feliciano promoted to Mechanic Apprentice in Building Operations

Winston brings over 10 years of supply chain experience and has completed the Building Operations Expression of Interest Program, as well as participated as an…
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Sunday, January 9, 2022

Gilberto Andrade joins Municipal Services as the new Senior Materials Resource Coordinator

Gilberto comes to UBC with over 25 years of experience in materials and logistics management in varying industries ranging from home appliances and steelworks. 
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Friday, January 7, 2022

Here Is Why Your Net Pay May Be Lower in January

Find out why your net pay may be lower in January, how it affects your personal credit return, and how to get support on updating…
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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Meynardo Villarica promoted to Architectural Sub Head in Building Operations

Meynardo's carpentry trade background, coupled with his skills and understanding of the restoration process will benefit the architectural trade team well as he brings a fresh…
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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

How sports can bring us together

Tis the season when we gather around the big screen, dressed in holiday colours, cheering on our national junior hockey team. Sports is a uniform platform that…
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Preliminary approval received for the downtown Kelowna project

The UBC Downtown Kelowna project recently received preliminary approval from the Board of Governors meeting on December 5, 2021 to move forward with this project.…
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Celebrating promotions within the newly renamed division – Occupational Health and Safety, Safety & Risk Services

Safety & Risk Services is making changes to its reporting structures to strengthen alignment with the university's strategic priorities. Janet Hankins has been promoted to Manager…
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Last pick-ups from Environment Services Facilities will be on December 16

The Environmental Services Facilities (ESF) will be closed starting December 20, 2021 until January 4, 2022. The last day of pick-ups from academic departments will…
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Redefining Masculinity  

In 2012, three male psychologists, Dr. William Seymour, Dr Ramel Smith, and Dr. Hector Torres, try to help redefine American masculinity in the wake of…
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Sean McGregor joins Mechanical Trades as People & Process Manager in Building Operations

Sean joins the mechanical team with strong customer service experience from his current role as Blue Zone Facilities Manager in Customer Services & Informatics. He…
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