Facilities Weekly – September 24, 2024
Orange Shirt Day at UBC | Celebrate Circular Economy Month | New Job Strategy Session (NJSS): September 24, 2024 | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: OHS Regulation App | October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month & Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium | Weekly emergency preparedness tip: Set up your Medical ID on your iPhone
Celebrate Circular Economy Month
Join the Furniture Reuse Program team at the Zero Waste Market this October and November for reduced prices to celebrate Circular Economy Month! The Zero Waste Market sells gently used furniture best suited for home use and small budgets, as well as some office supplies.
Facilities Weekly – September 17, 2024
Operational Improvement in Municipal Services | Hebb Tower heating system repair | Celebrating our staff who joined the 25 Year Club | Thermal units current operating statuses | Join the Campus Security Stakeholder Meeting in-person | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024 events | Building safety capacity – Safety on the Go: UBC Safe Vancouver App | Weekly emergency tip: Text, Don’t call
Facilities Weekly – September 10, 2024
Regular testing and maintenance lead to quick action in an emergency | Reminder to bring your wristbands to the UBC Welcome Back Staff BBQ | New Job Strategy Session (NJSS): September 10, 2024 | Thermal units current operating statuses | Bioenergy Research & Demonstration Facility (BRDF) | Visit our VPFO booths at UBC’s Welcome Back BBQ | Participate in Orange Shirt Day on September 30 | Harvest Feastival is Back! Come celebrate on September 19 | Building safety capacity: Learning for work with Occupational Health & Safety Training | Weekly emergency preparedness tip: Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Regular testing and maintenance lead to quick action in an emergency
Fire alarms are the first line of defence against the effects of fire, providing early warning to occupants and enabling swift action to mitigate property damage. Thank you to all our teams and crews for the swift response and all those involved in the ongoing testing and maintenance of the fire alarm systems.
Facilities Weekly – September 4, 2024
Brock Commons South opens to welcome its first cohort of students | Rigid Equipment Training Session for Building Operations Plumbers & Stores Teams | See you at the UBC Welcome Back Staff BBQ! | Back to school with Safety & Risk Services — upcoming safety events on campus | Reminders for staying secure on campus | New Job Strategy Session (NJSS): September 3, 2024 | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: Hearing testing (make-up sessions) | Weekly emergency preparedness tip: Keep shoes by your bed
Brock Commons South opens to welcome its first cohort of students
With construction now complete for Brock Commons South, UBC expands its Vancouver campus with the new residence. We extend our gratitude to all our teams who contributed in making this project a reality. The new facility serves not only as a residential space for students but also functions as a hub where they can come together, connect, and thrive on campus