Facilities News


Aaron Mogerman appointed Director of Infrastructure Development at UBC Okanagan

Aaron Mogerman has been appointed as Director of Infrastructure Development at UBC Okanagan effective May 6, 2024. Aaron is returning to this role after taking some time to pursue other professional opportunities over the last couple of years. With over a decade of experience at UBC and more than 20 years in his professional career his expertise is will be a great asset to our team. Aaron will be taking over from Natalie Walliser who recently was appointed to the Director of Facilities Planning at UBC’s Vancouver Campus.

Our teams collected over 100 lbs. of garbage at Clean up the Campus

Thirty-one dedicated members of our UBC Facilities team joined forces for the 4th Annual Earth Day Clean up the Campus event, led by the Municipal Services’ Waste Management team.

Working together to create a smooth exam setup process

Setting up an exam space is not an easy task—it requires hours of hard work and strict compliance with UBC’s exam requirements, especially with space setup and delivery of exam booklets.

Metro Vancouver’s Watering Restrictions come into effect on May 1, 2024

Stage 1 of Metro Vancouver’s Lawn Watering Regulations will be in effect from May 1 to October 15, 2024. Both residential and non-residential watering is only allowed once a week.

Parm Ubhi promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer in Energy & Water Services

Paramvir Ubhi has been promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer in Energy & Water Services for UBC’s two thermal energy plants as of April 15.  Parm will assist Jason Rako, Chief Engineer, in supervising the safe and efficient operation of the Campus Energy Centre and the Bioenergy Research and Demonstration Facility.