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Monday, October 25, 2021

Sandy Sull joins as the Finance Manager, Project Accounting

Sandy is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 16 years of accounting experience across various industries. She will partner with other VPFO team members…
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Friday, October 22, 2021

Stuart Gilbert joins Energy & Water Services as the Assistant Civil Engineer in Engineering & Utilities

Stuart will be responsible for developing and managing programs to achieve the implementation of infrastructure and services plans, reporting to Doug Doyle, Senior Manager, and…
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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Protect yourself from the flu

UBC Vancouver is once again offering free flu immunization clinics to students, faculty and staff. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu…
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

What is Environmental Racism?   

In this week's EDI article, learn more about environmental racism — a form of systemic racism whereby communities of colour are disproportionately burdened with health hazards through…
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Wherever you are, “Drop, Cover, & Hold On!”

Join us in the annual province-wide earthquake drill, Great BC ShakeOut at 10:21 a.m. on October 21, 2021, and learn more about the risks in…
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Preparing for the Big One: UBC research lab to shake, rattle and roll

UBC’s Earthquake Engineering Research Facility (EERF) will shake, rattle and roll for the public this International ShakeOut Day. EERF will open its doors to the…
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Monday, October 18, 2021

Share your feedback on the proposed business expense rules by Nov. 1

The UBC Board of Governors recently approved an updated Business Expenses Policy and Procedures, which are expected to become effective in early 2022. All members…
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Monday, October 18, 2021

Safety Awareness Week: Outdoor Event on Safety & Security

Meet our Campus Security team and community partners (RCMP, Transit Police, SVPRO, ICBC, Crimestoppers, and VFRS), and learn more about their role on campus vs. community partners,…
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Friday, October 15, 2021

Celebrating UBC VPFO’s longest-serving staff  

The VPFO team has a number of long service member inductees this year. This is an amazing personal accomplishment for the individuals and a true…
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Thursday, October 14, 2021

Highlighting the hidden: Integrating operational infrastructure into the community

Recently, infrastructure design has shifted, with more focus on integration of these operational facilities into the urban fabric of our communities. This article by Stantec…
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