Building energy monitoring dashboard launched
The Building Optimization Program, a new three-year partnership between UBC’s Okanagan campus and Fortis BC, is now in place and energy consumption of the academic buildings is being constantly monitored to help reduce energy use and carbon emissions across campus. From September 2012 to March 2013, a baseline energy measurement will be established for electricity, […]
Security Tips: 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 has the following tips for members of the campus community : Never leave personal effects […]
Decorations, Displays, and Christmas Trees
The practice of erecting decorations, displays, and Christmas trees for holidays and official functions within university buildings may involve risk from the standpoint of fire and may endanger the lives of the occupants of such buildings. In addition to all other factors considered by a unit head making decisions concerning the use, maintenance, and disposal […]
Snow and Ice Removal
During the winter, campus roadways, parking lots, sidewalks and walkways are kept free of ice and snow as best possible, as resources and weather conditions dictate. All reasonable efforts will be made to keep roadways, parking lots, and walkways in acceptable condition for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Please report any hazardous conditions by contacting Facilities Management […]
Don’t stay in your office for coffee this Friday!
The AVP Admin and Finance office invite all faculty and staff to the next Pitstop for coffee on Friday. Coffee, tea and a variety of pastries will be served for only $2 per person. All proceeds will be donated to the Okanagan campus United Way campaign. Date: Friday, Aug. 17 Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Location: Campus courtyard […]