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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Microaggressions Part 2: How can you respond to microaggressions?

A key part of what makes microaggressions so dangerous is that they can happen so casually and frequently in everyday life. Next time a microaggression…
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Graham Ewald promoted as Gas Service Technician within Building Operations

Graham Ewald is the successful candidate for the position of Gas Service Technician. Graham has been a Steamfitter within the Building Operations Mechanical Maintenance team…
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Monday, March 29, 2021

Microaggressions Part 1: What are they, how are they harmful and what to do if you commit one?

There is nothing “micro” about the impacts of microaggressions. A key part of what makes microaggressions so dangerous is that they happen casually, frequently, and often…
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Monday, March 29, 2021

Stephanie McLeish joins Project Services, Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager

Stephanie McLeish is the successful candidate for the Associate Project Manager position in Project Services within Infrastructure Development. Stephanie is joining us from the UBC…
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Monday, March 29, 2021

UBC Affirmed with “AA+” Rating from S&P

Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reports an expectation that “within our two-year outlook horizon, the university will maintain an excellent market position and demand…
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

VCH Vaccination site opens at Pharmaceutical Sciences Building

UBC has entered an agreement with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), enabling them the use of Pharmaceutical Sciences Building (PharmSci) to host a vaccination site, running…
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Friday, March 19, 2021

Systemic racism: What it looks like in Canada and how to fight it?  

At UBC, our commitment to building an open environment and a diverse workforce makes us stronger. However, we recognize that even in a diverse institution…
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Monday, March 15, 2021

Core and customer-funded dispensers for buildings and spaces

The number of core soap, paper towel, and hand sanitizer dispensers for each building and space follow UBC technical guidelines. For any additional dispensers, these…
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Monday, March 15, 2021

How do we overcome our fear of talking about racism?

Communicating about important topics, such as racism or privilege, requires practice, courage, and skill. Regardless of our intersectional identities, these conversations can be difficult, but they are necessary to create a more open and inclusive work environment at UBC.
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New water pump station
Wednesday, March 10, 2021

A new Water Pump Station for the Point Grey campus

The final building handover is underway for the new Water Pump Station, located on University Boulevard and Education Road, next to the Henry Angus building.
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