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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Farzon Darzi joins as Energy Engineer, Energy & Water Services

We are pleased to welcome Farzod Darzi, P.Eng., to the Facilities’ Energy & Water Services team as our new Energy Engineer, starting September 21. Farzod…
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Join us at the Clog Monster event!

Every time you flush paper towels, the dreaded Clog Monster grows, creating an increasingly large clog down in the building’s pipe system. Join us September…
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Update on the Elm tree at Main Mall and University Boulevard  

Latest update: The elm tree (Ulmus americana) at the intersection of Main Mall and University Boulevard, previously identified for removal, is now considered structurally safe…
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Thursday, September 3, 2026

$40M gift to UBC is the largest ever to a Canadian school of nursing

Historic $40M donation from UBC alumni Matthew and Natalie MacIsaac will strengthen nursing education, research and clinical learning to help prepare the next generation of…
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Metro Vancouver returns to Stage 1 water restrictions on September 1, 2026

Stage 1 of Metro Vancouver’s Lawn Watering Regulations are in effect from September 1 to October 15, 2026. Both residential and non-residential watering is only…
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Adam Rosenthal steps into new role of Assistant Manager, Municipal Services

We are pleased to announce that Adam Rosenthal has been appointed Assistant Manager, Municipal Services. This is a well-deserved opportunity for Adam, who has built…
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Monday, August 31, 2026

Koerner Library floor 2 renovations between August 19 to October 28

Renovation work is underway for floor 2 of the Koerner Library from August 19 to October 28, 2026. Construction noise will be noticeable throughout the…
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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.
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Monday, August 24, 2026

In memory of Barry Jones

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Barry Jones.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Construction underway on new location for UBC Learning Exchange

UBC has partnered on a new purpose-built home for the UBC Learning Exchange within a mixed-use, non-market housing development. Targeted for completion in 2029, the…
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