Facilities Weekly – May 7, 2024
UBC Broadcast: Message from the president: Campus protest | MOA to reopen June 13 | New policy on entering time into Workday | Loud noise expected from USB roof project this week | New safety items available in Facilities Stores | Annual safety inspection for chain hoists and come alongs | No parking in front of Forest Sciences loading dock | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: psychological health & safety | Weekly emergency tip: Learn first aid
Henry Angus second floor washrooms under renovation
Construction will begin in May to convert the gendered washrooms on the second floor of the Henry Angus Building to an all-gender washroom. Washrooms on the first floor will be open.
Museum of Anthropology to reopen on June 13 at 5:00 pm
The MOA at UBC will reopen its doors to the public on June 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm. The space has undergone cutting-edge seismic upgrades to the Great Hall, coupled with the revitalization and reinterpretation of displays of Northwest Coast Indigenous carvings, poles, weavings and other works from the past and present. Join reopening night for free admission!
Telehealth and Data Analysis Renovation | Neville Scarfe Room 273
Construction is anticipated to begin at the start of May on the Neville Scarfe Building Telehealth and Data Analysis Renovation. Rooms 273, 273E and 273F will be reconfigured to provide a suitable space for research.
Facilities Weekly – April 30, 2024
Macleod wins SAB Award | IKB Loading Zone reserved for filming | Agronomy Rd Closure | NJSS April sessions | Zone List Update | Thank you to our admins | Zero Waste Market sale | Disability course survey | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: orienting and training new and young workers | Weekly emergency tip: have a hand crank radio
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.
Facilities Weekly – April 23, 2024
Earth Day event recap | Blundstone safety boots sale May 14 | Road closures: Water Main Replacement 16th Avenue and BMO Marathon May 5 | Help UBC develop a course on disability for staff and faculty | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: Day of Mourning | Weekly emergency tip: Talk to your kids about emergency preparedness
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.
Facilities Weekly – April 16, 2024
Working together to create a smooth exam setup process | Ant season is here – preventive measures | Parking restrictions outside IKB on April 19 | Metro Vancouver’s Watering Restrictions | Clean up the Campus event | Vaisakhi celebration | Too much clutter in your office? Donate to the Zero Waste Market | Thermal units current operating status | Building safety capacity: Worksafe BC SNOPA | Weekly Emergency Tip: know the risks, make a plan, get a kit