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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Brock Commons North officially opens its doors

The University of British Columbia has officially opened the doors of the new Brock Commons North student residence building, providing 316 additional beds for students.…
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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Facilities Weekly – August 15, 2023

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — Upcoming road closures | Available for booking: Hotel desks in USB Room 1008 | Parking for UBC Vehicles…
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Custodial Services launches new Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM)

The IPM Plan employs an approach to pest control which addresses every factor in pest prevention and eradication, placing an emphasis on humane treatment involving…
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Installation of Advanced Solar Array at the Thunderbird Parkade rooftop

As part of the Faculty of Applied Sciences’ Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) project, the preparation and installation of an advanced solar array at the…
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Facilities Weekly – August 8, 2023

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — Road closure: Agronomy Road (West of Main Mall) | Reminder: Permanent traffic flow change at USB Yard |…
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Friday, August 4, 2023

Metro Vancouver enters Stage 2 water restrictions

As of August 4, Metro Vancouver enters Stage 2 water restrictions and lawn watering is prohibited. UBC continues to follow Metro Vancouver’s watering regulations.
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Facilities Weekly – August 1, 2023

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — USB Yard: Permanent traffic flow change | Exam period begins Tuesday, August 15 | Staying safe in the…
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Colleen Mah and Kyle Fenton promoted to Project Managers in Infrastructure Development within Facilities

Congratulations to Colleen Mah and Kyle Fenton on their promotion to Project Manager I in Project Services within Infrastructure Development. Colleen will continue to spearhead…
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Facilities Weekly – July 25, 2023

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — A message from john Metras: What we do matters | Chilling success: Thanks for joining Facilities' Ice Cream…
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

What we do matters

The ice cream social has always been a significant opportunity for me to personally thank you for everything you do for the university. I see…
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