Students Choose To Keep Their U-Pass
On November 18, students at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus voted to keep their Universal Bus Pass (U-PASS) at a new fee.
Campus Goes Geo-thermal
UBC’s Okananagan campus is attracting international attention for its innovative and extensive use of energy harvested from the ground.
Emergency Procedures and Information
UBC Okanagan is encouraged to participate in ShakeOut BC on October 20 at 10:20 a.m. by practicing “Drop, Cover and Hold”…
Sustainable Community Development Internal Grant Forum
On the October 26, the Okanagan Sustainability Office is celebrating, discussing and sharing outcomes from three successful research projects awarded from this internal grant! More
Sustainable Transportation
Reducing emissions from transportation is becoming easier at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Behaviour change initiatives like the UPass program, anti-idling, car-pooling and electric vehicle charging stations offer faculty, staff and students sustainable transportation options. The introduction of the City of Kelowna ProPass program offers faculty and staff a reduced rate on their monthly bus pass. MORE>
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
“When it’s flu time, don’t get caught! Protect yourself with a $5.00 shot!” Plus a donation for the Student Food Bank Health, Safety & Environment in partnership with Health & Wellness & the School of Nursing, are coordinating the seasonal influenza clinics for the campus community this year. The flu shot will be offered to […]
Progressive Storm Water Handling Creates Unique Pond Habitat
Cleaner water, a healthy new pond habitat, and a natural-looking amenity are among the benefits of UBC’s ongoing commitment to progressive storm water handling on the Okanagan campus. Since 1991, campus storm water has been directed to a small, artificial retention pond with a sealed liner bed on the east side of […]
Expansion of HSE’s Occupational Health Program
Occupational Health Program set to launch in June Can the workplace impact employees’ health? Can employees’ health impact the workplace? Health, Safety and Environment is launching a new Occupational Health Program (OHP) in June. The program — a series of proactive strategies to eliminate or minimize health risks associated with exposure to blood and body […]
Welding Safety Seminar
Your Invited! Welding Safety Seminar (free, 1-day, in the ballroom, June 1st) – Partnership between WorkSafeBC, Acklands Grainger, and HSE. Open to the community. See http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/hse/__shared/assets/welderssafety25150.pdf to register.
Building a Campus is Like Building a Community
To responsibly steward the rapid growth and development of this community, UBC’s Okanagan Campus has placed sustainability at the core of all our planning processes and strategic directions. To date, the campus has grown by 54% in square meters since 2007 and will triple its size from 0.5 million square feet to 1.5 million square […]