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Monday, April 1, 2024

Updates to UBC Facilities’ charge-out rates

Effective April 1, 2024, UBC Facilities’ charge-out rates have increased on the UBC Vancouver campus. This change is reflected in the Fiscal 2024/25 Planning Guidelines…
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

50% off furniture at the Zero Waste Market

As spring rolls around, the Zero Waste Market is excited to announce that during April and May, will be 50% off, with some items free.…
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Facilities Weekly – March 26, 2024

Do your part and Sort it Out | Ready for the USB Roof Renewal? | Running large reports in Planon | Thermal units current operating…
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Do your part and Sort It Out

As we continue our commitment to sustainability, we want to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of recycling and waste sorting within…
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Facilities Weekly – March 19, 2024

Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre repairs | Last chance to apply for the Expression of Interest (EOI) program | Emergency backup generator servicing | April…
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Facilities Weekly – March 12, 2024

Customer Service Strategy update – Thank you for your feedback | Expression of Interest (EOI) accepting applications | Pink Shirt Day reflection | Thermal units…
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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Say Goodbye to the old Power House

The demolition of the Power House is in progress to make way for the planned development of the UBC Sauder Power House Expansion. Learn more.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Facilities is one of the recipients of the Campus as a Living Lab ‘Grand Challenge’ funding award

The Campus as a Living Lab ‘Grand Challenge’  encourages faculty and staff to work together on a project to effectively respond and adapt to the…
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Facilities Weekly – March 5, 2024

Facilities one of the recipients of the Campus as a Living Lab ‘Grand Challenge’ Award | Expression of Interest (EOI) leadership development program | Agricultural…
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Get to know the senior leadership team: John Metras

Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know John Metras, Associate Vice-President, Facilities and his leadership vision: “I am an inclusive, action-oriented leader.…
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