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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Utility work set to begin in February for the Lower Mall Precinct

Road closures along University Boulevard and Lower Mall will occur from February to July 2026 to accomodate utility work for the
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Monday, January 5, 2026

Samuel Boadi joins as Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings

We are excited to welcome Samuel Boadi as our new Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings. Samuel brings over 12 years of progressive leadership experience,…
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Celebrating our achievements: 2025 reflections from John Metras

As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been an extraordinary year—one filled with growth, challenges, and…
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Construction has begun on the Roof and Interior Renovation – Leon and Thea Koerner University Centre 

This construction project will renovate the north roof terrace at level 3 and the interior spaces at level 3 of the UBC Leon and Thea Koerner University Centre.  
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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Measuring our impact: Facilities Key Performance Indicators 

The Facilities Key Performance Indicators (KPI) brings together 15 indicators to provide a comprehensive overview of how Facilities is performing today and where opportunities for…
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Turn electronics off! Help save energy as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown

This holiday season help save energy by unplugging electronics and turning out the lights. This supports energy savings as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown, which…
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Working and walking in the cold – Avoid slips, trips, and falls

With colder temperatures and increased winter conditions, take precautions not to slip, trip, and fall. Outdoor workers should also be alert of the risk for…
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Monday, December 1, 2025

Re-register for access to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in 2026

We are refreshing access for the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing to ensure our records accurately reflect only current registered VPFO staff usage…
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Monday, November 24, 2025

Group fitness classes cancelled December 1–5 at The Centre

Please note that all group fitness classes scheduled the week of December 1–5 have been cancelled. Classes will resume the following week — thank you…
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Friday, November 7, 2025

Forest Sciences Centre Elevator Modernization complete

Construction on the Forest Sciences Centre Elevator Modernization project is now complete. Elevators #1, #2, and #3 are approved to resume use. 
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