Facilities News


Jen Sheel, Director, Municipal Services: Creating inclusive spaces beyond the public realm

Jen Sheel takes pride in what her team does… and it shows. When you meet Jen, one of the first things you see is her dedication to making UBC a place that invites and builds connections. She fiercely believes that by getting things right with people, our people can get the other things right.

Facilities Service Centre extends operating hours as of November 1

With two recent additions to the Customer Services and Informatics team, the Service Centre will be extending its hours to 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, as of November 1, 2022. 

Thunderbird Boulevard closure for the Transportation Test Bed Project

The eastbound and westbound lanes between the Thunderbird Parkade access and Health Sciences Mall/East Mall will be closed until November 3 noon. The westbound lane of Thunderbird Boulevard will remain closed until December.

Working and planning together to ensure long-term reliability of electrical power supply

UBC Facilities and Safety & Risk Service recognizes the value of your work and the impact a disruption in electrical power supply can have on your research. By working and planning together, we can greatly reduce risk to infrastructure, equipment, and research by addressing campus growth needs and ensure long-term reliability of electrical power supply.

Classroom renovation in H.R. MacMillan, Room 360

The existing drop in lounge and study space in H.R. MacMillan, Room 360 is currently undergoing a full conversion to a 160+ student classroom and lecture space.