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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

In memory of Joan Shain

It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Joan Shain. Joan was a valued member of…
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Friday, September 24, 2021

Gardenia Honorio joins Facilities as Manager, Business and Support Services

Gardenia will take on this temporary 18 month position while Joey-Lee Rebelo fills in for Deb Capps’ maternity leave. She brings a wealth of career…
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Monday, September 13, 2021

Django Lehner is promoted to People & Process Manager in Building Operations

During his time at UBC, Django has shown extensive knowledge of complex mechanical systems and mechanical trade operations. He has garnered the respect of his peers…
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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Anthony Boyce promoted to Head Metal Worker in Building Operations

Tony joined UBC in 2017, and progressed his way through the Metal Shop in Trades within Building Operations, and most recently as the Sub-Head for…
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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Replacing an 800+lbs supply fan motor in Pulp and Paper Centre

Last weekend the millwrights replaced a failed 60 horsepower 800+lbs supply fan motor so the electrical crew could reattach the electrical connections. The area(s) within…
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Friday, August 27, 2021

A farewell to Dave Woodson

As many of you are probably aware by now, David Woodson, Managing Director, Energy & Water Services announced that he will be leaving UBC at…
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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Non-medical masks and BC Vaccine Card

This week, the BC provincial government made updated announcements to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 as B.C. prepares for the fall and respiratory illness…
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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Bert Tempel joins Infrastructure Development as Project Coordinator

Bert joined UBC in 2001 with a sheet metal trades certification. He has spent 20 years in Building Operations’ Sheet Metal Shop where he developed…
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Monday, August 23, 2021

From the classroom to the virtual space, and back again – How UBC’s Learning Spaces team is getting ready for a return to campus

How UBC’s Learning Spaces team is getting ready for a return to campus
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Monday, August 23, 2021

Academic District Energy System (ADES) Valve Optimization program

Since April 2021, Energy & Water Services (EWS) has been undergoing a District Energy System (DES) valve optimization project across the UBC Vancouver campus.  The…
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