Charles Creelman is promoted to Electrical Technical Specialist in Building Operations

Charles Creelman has been promoted to Electrical Technical Specialist (ETS) in Facilities’ Building Operations and will be starting in his new role on Monday, January 27.

Metro Vancouver water crews conducting planned maintenance

As part of planned maintenance, Metro Vancouver water crews are working within the City of Vancouver, which may cause turbid water. Update: As of October 21, Metro Vancouver has rescheduled this work in November

$7-million donation from Dan On Foundation seeds the future of food innovation at UBC

A $7-million donation from the Dan On Foundation will fund the building of UBC’s Food and Beverage Innovation Centre, set to formally open in early 2025. The centre will help the agri-food industry in B.C. and beyond by providing access to state-of-the-art technologies and facilities.

Natalie Wagorn promoted to Manager, Capital Planning & Development

Natalie Wagorn has been promoted to Manager, Capital Planning & Development. In her new position, she will be managing the preparation of Executive and Board of Governors Approval submissions, contributing to Business Case submissions for Government funding, and preparing detailed project progress reports.

Construction begins for UBC Sauder Expansion

This month, the UBC Sauder Power House Expansion Project will begin construction for a new 11-storey building that will sit on the former Power House site and next to the current Sauder School of Business facility. The demolition of the Power House began last year and was completed in March of 2024.

Facilities Weekly – October 2, 2024

Upcoming road closures | Save the date: Kids to Work Day is November 6 | New Job Strategy Session (NJSS): October 1, 2024 | Thermal units current operating statuses | Free Coffee, Please! Give back to community and get free coffee for a month! | Refeshing UBC’s Strategic Plan | Building safety capacity: Communicable Disease Prevention | Weekly emergency preparedness tip: Keep your vehicle fueled or charged

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