Christine Simon
Heater Swap-Out Program update
Ryan Hirowatari, manager of the UBC Bookstore, shows off an energy efficient radiant heater. The Heater Swap-Out Program continues to help employees learn more about the difference between ceramic and radiant heaters, including a series of personal demonstrations at Ugly Sweater Day last month. Attendees of the Ugly Sweater Day lunch hour event on February […]
IT Helpdesk – New Workflow Entry Forms
On Monday, February 24th, we launched the first two streamlined IT-related staff onboarding and offboarding workflow forms in the IT Helpdesk system. The purpose of the new workflow forms is to provide a streamlined process for provisioning/deprovisioning services and equipment for onboarding and offboarding staff. The first two forms to launch were the New to […]
New websites for Finance and Payment & Procurement Services
New websites have been launched to assist in understanding the recent restructuring of Finance and Payment and Procurement Services. The Finance site (finance.ok.ubc.ca) focuses on Budget and Reporting, Strategic Decision Support, Research and Trust Accounting, and Finance Training/Registration. The Payment and Procurement Services site (pps.ok.ubc.ca) focuses on Payables, Payroll, Revenue Accounting, Strategic Sourcing, Systems and […]
First Aid room moves to Security Office
The First Aid room for UBC’s Okanagan campus has moved from the Arts building to the Security Office in the Library Building LIB 016B(next to the loading bay on the east side of the Library). First Aid is available to staff, faculty and students 24 hours a day, 365 days per year by calling Campus Security […]
Security tips to prevent thefts during the holidays
Campus Security reminds everyone to safeguard both UBC and personal effects this holiday season. Thefts of this type are crimes of opportunity and offices, study areas, and computer labs that are left unattended tend to be prime targets. Campus Security also has the following tips for members of the campus community : Never leave personal […]
Have a ceramic heater in your office? Participate in the Heater Swap-Out Program
Space heating and cooling has a significant impact on campus energy consumption, and on greenhouse gas emissions in particular. In the cooler months, many personal space heaters found on campus are ceramic heaters rated at 1,500 watts. The new Facilities Management Heater Swap-Out Program encourages alternative space heating behaviours such as and more energy efficient […]
Several Okanagan admin units reorganized to focus on campus operations & planning
Further to the recent Heads Up email to supervisors announcing a number of exciting reorganizations on the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, the following communication provides additional context of those changes relevant to the Okanagan community. As of January 2, 2014, the following changes will be in place: A new name The renaming of the Administration […]
Power of You Bundle Up event
Heat your body, not your space Join the Okanagan Sustainability Office for a warm beverage and cookies while learning about energy conservation during the winter months. This session will provide energy efficiency tips for staying warm while keeping energy consumption to a minimum. Free FortisBC branded blankets and insulated lunch bags will be provided to […]
Stop the Flu – Free Vaccination Clinics
Health, Safety and Environment in partnership with the School of Nursing, the Southern Medical Program, and Safeway Pharmacy, will be providing free flu shots to the University community. Inter-professional teams of medical students, nursing students, and pharmacists will administer the vaccinations. Clinic dates Monday, November 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 8 […]
UBC Adopts Responsible Investment Strategy
On June 4, 2013, the UBC Board of Governors approved a responsible investment strategy to guide management of its endowments and working capital funds. It also appointed a special working group to recommend further changes. The strategy was developed by the Board’s Responsible Investment Committee for the Endowment, established in 2010 to consult with external […]