Michael Persinger appointed as UBCO’s new Director of Capital Planning & Development

We are pleased to announce that Michael Persinger has been appointed UBCO’s new Director of Capital Planning & Development effective October 19th, taking over from Aaron Mogerman (Director, UBCO Infrastructure Development) who retired this summer.  Michael has been with UBCO for over 7 years, most recently in the position of Associate Director, Facilities Planning since […]

UBC is the first university in North America to earn top green-cleaning certification with honours 

UBC Facilities’ Custodial Services has earned the ISSA CIMS (Cleaning Industry Management Standard) Green Building + Sustainability certification with Honours certification.

In memory of Barry Jones

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Barry Jones.

Anna Panzo joins as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development

We are pleased to welcome Anna Panzo as the new Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development in Facilities, effective August 3, 2026. Anna brings a thoughtful, systems‑oriented approach to her work, with experience building operational infrastructure, managing complex workflows, and coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups. She has supported government‑funded programs, led compliance reporting, and developed […]

UBC’s Furniture Reuse Program wins Sustainability Award

UBC’s Furniture Reuse Program received the 2026 Recycling Council of BC’s Circular Economy Award in Upstream Innovation for its outstanding accomplishments in waste reduction. The program sells surplus furniture and office items originating from UBC Faculties and departments. Since 2018, UBC Faculties and departments have saved over $1.5 million in purchasing costs by obtaining used […]

Metro Vancouver returns to Stage 2 water restrictions on July 16

Stage 2 of Metro Vancouver’s Watering Regulations returns on July 16, 2026. Under these restrictions, some operational impacts will be noticed across the campus.

Douglas T. Kenny Building Seismic Upgrades

Construction of the Douglas T. Kenny Building to complete seismic upgrades is anticipated to begin in July 2026 and to be completed in December 2027. Read more about what to expect.