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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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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Modernizing campus lighting for a more sustainable future

For more than a decade, UBC Facilities has been upgrading lighting systems across campus to improve efficiency, reduce energy use, and enhance the experience of…
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Chris Baber joins as Director, Energy & Water Services

We are pleased to announce that Chris Baber, P.Eng. will be joining the UBC Facilities team as the new Director, Energy & Water Services (EWS)…
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Anna Panzo joins as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development

We are pleased to welcome Anna Panzo as the new Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development in Facilities, effective August 3, 2026. Anna brings a…
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Monday, July 27, 2026

John Merer joins as Associate Director, Facilities Finance

We are excited to share that John Merer will be joining as Associate Director, Facilities Finance, on September 1, 2026.
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Monday, July 20, 2026

UBC’s Furniture Reuse Program wins Sustainability Award

UBC’s Furniture Reuse Program received the 2026 Recycling Council of BC’s Circular Economy Award in Upstream Innovation for its outstanding accomplishments in waste reduction. The…
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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Helpful AI resources for the UBC community

Discover AI tools, training opportunities, privacy guidance, and support resources available to the UBC community.
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