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Friday, October 11, 2024

$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…
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Pedestrian bridge renovations underway at UBC Botanical Garden

UBC Botanical Garden is currently undergoing construction to replace seven pedestrian bridges. While the garden remains open to visitors, some pathways will be temporarily closed…
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Help keep rodents out of your work spaces

Rodent activity and indoor migration increases as the weather gets colder, and they move indoors for shelter and food. Help prevent rodents from moving in…
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Monday, October 7, 2024

Ongoing 16th Avenue watermain project

Please be advised that UBC Facilities will be conducting maintenance work on the 16th Avenue watermain that supplies water to the UBC Vancouver campus from…
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Friday, October 4, 2024

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…
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Friday, October 4, 2024

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…
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Celebrate Circular Economy Month

Join the Furniture Reuse Program team at the Zero Waste Market this October and November for reduced prices to celebrate Circular Economy Month! The Zero…
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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…
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Brock Commons South opens to welcome its first cohort of students

With construction now complete for Brock Commons South, UBC expands its Vancouver campus with the new residence. We extend our gratitude to all our teams…
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Monday, August 26, 2024

Fiona Jones joins as Accessible Buildings Planner, Capital Planning & Development

We are excited to announce that Fiona Jones will be joining the Capital Planning + Development team within UBC Facilities as the Accessible Buildings Planner…
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