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Monday, January 9, 2023

Nationwide menstrual hygiene supplies shortage

Due to supply chain issues, we are currently experiencing delays in refilling our menstrual hygiene dispensers in washrooms across the UBC Vancouver campus. UBC Facilities…
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Facilities Weekly – December 21, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services,…
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Happy holidays from John 

It’s been another unique year at UBC as we have transitioned back to more normal operations after the pandemic, yet have undergone some significant changes.…
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

2022 Facilities Staff Excellence Award winners

This year, we received over 60 nominations. The 2022 Staff Excellence Award selection committee had quite the task of reviewing the submissions. After careful consideration…
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Sunday, December 18, 2022

The 2022 Facilities Holiday Event was a success

Thank you for coming to our first Facilities Holiday events. It was wonderful to have our different groups gather to celebrate the season.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

UBC embraces mass timber with $180 million Gateway Building

Wood construction allowed the University of British Columbia to represent three of its core values in designing the new Gateway Building: sustainability, personal well-being and…
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Facilities teams work together to ensure an ideal exam experience for UBC students

Twice a year, at end of Term 1 and 2, Custodial Services and Municipal Services work together to set up Osborne Gym and Student Recreation…
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Facilities Weekly – December 13, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services,…
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Thursday, December 8, 2022

This holiday season visit MOA before temporary 2023 closure

The upcoming winter holidays present a final opportunity for visitors to explore the Museum of Anthropology at UBC before it closes for much of 2023.…
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Facilities Weekly – December 6, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services,…
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