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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

UBC’s National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Have museums sidelined Asian history?

Dr. Viviane Gosselin, Curator of Contemporary Culture at the Museum of Vancouver, discusses the role of museums in shaping the histories of Asian Canadians. 
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Monday, July 5, 2021

Jason Wright promoted as Senior Manager, Mechanical in Building Operations

Jason held the leadership role of People & Process Manager with UBC Building Operations, leading our Mechanical Maintenance team since September 2018.
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Monday, July 5, 2021

Keeping everyone cool while waiting to enter the VCH Vaccination site  

Huge kudos to our crews for acting quickly and installing misting and portable drinking water stations near for patients that were waiting outside to enter…
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Friday, July 2, 2021

UBC’S Financial Results for 2020/21

Our audited financial statements, which were approved by UBC’s Board of Governors on June 24, illustrate a healthy financial position for the university as we…
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

UBC’s National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Why isn’t hard work enough?

Vicky Sunohara, two-time Olympic gold medalist and ice hockey coach, discusses her and her family's experiences, with a look forward for future generations
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Monday, June 28, 2021

Resources for dealing with heat stress and exposure

Working in hot environments, outdoors and indoors, can affect the body’s cooling system. Find resources and references to help you identify signs and symptoms of…
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Monday, June 28, 2021

David Kosub, Project Coordinator: 22 years at UBC before riding into retirement

David started his career at UBC 22 years ago as a cabinet maker. Since then, he has worked with many teams at over 100 buildings…
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Thursday, June 24, 2021

UBC’s National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Why are allies important?

Dr. Victor Ling, President and Scientific Director of the Terry Fox Research Institute, who grew up as an immigrant kid, reflects on the importance of…
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Monday, June 21, 2021

Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring program report is now available

This report re-affirms UBC’s commitment to deliver safe and high-quality drinking water, and outlines the Drink Water Quality Monitoring Program and its results for the…
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Friday, June 18, 2021

UBC’s National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Where are you really from?

Actor and Creative Andrea Bang shares how she feels when she is asked, "where are you really from?" 
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