Category: Innovation
Exciting developments: Lower Mall Precinct project
Posted by admin | Nov 7, 2024 | Buildings, Facilities & Building Services, Innovation, LMP Project, Residence Dining, SHCS, Student Housing, Vancouver | 0
Digital transformation in SHCS: support department...
Posted by Mike McGhee | Feb 21, 2024 | Finance, HR, Innovation, IT, Marketing & Communications, Occupational Health & Safety, Okanagan, Vancouver | 0
Debra Eng: reducing our energy use and emissions
Posted by Mike McGhee | Nov 21, 2023 | Climate Action, Facilities & Building Services, Innovation, Our People, Student Housing, Sustainability, Vancouver | 0
Celebrating sustainability and climate action in S...
Posted by Mike McGhee | Mar 31, 2023 | 5-Year Plan, Climate Action, Innovation, SHCS, Sustainability, UBC | 0
Hello to HALO: innovating safety in SHCS
Posted by Mike McGhee | Nov 2, 2022 | Facilities & Building Services, Innovation, Occupational Health & Safety, Parking, Vancouver | 0
Introducing Sage Campus Delivery
by admin | Feb 6, 2025 | Food Services, Innovation, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Learn more about Sage Catering’s new campus drop delivery service: Sage Campus Delivery.
Read MoreExciting developments: Lower Mall Precinct project
by admin | Nov 7, 2024 | Buildings, Facilities & Building Services, Innovation, LMP Project, Residence Dining, SHCS, Student Housing, Vancouver | 0
Learn more about this project, which will include roughly 1,500 student housing beds, a dining hall and a child care.
Read MoreDigital transformation in SHCS: support departments innovating for change
by Mike McGhee | Feb 21, 2024 | Finance, HR, Innovation, IT, Marketing & Communications, Occupational Health & Safety, Okanagan, Vancouver | 0
Find out how our support departments are collaborating with our operational departments to innovate for change—through a wide range of digital transformation projects.
Read MoreDebra Eng: reducing our energy use and emissions
by Mike McGhee | Nov 21, 2023 | Climate Action, Facilities & Building Services, Innovation, Our People, Student Housing, Sustainability, Vancouver | 0
Meet Debra Eng, our Ancillary Energy Manager, and learn more about how she’s working to reduce energy use in our buildings. Plus, get Debra’s energy saving tips for work—and home!
Read MoreCelebrating sustainability and climate action in SHCS
by Mike McGhee | Mar 31, 2023 | 5-Year Plan, Climate Action, Innovation, SHCS, Sustainability, UBC | 0
Learn more and join us in celebrating all the incredible achievements from this past year.
Read MoreHello to HALO: innovating safety in SHCS
by Mike McGhee | Nov 2, 2022 | Facilities & Building Services, Innovation, Occupational Health & Safety, Parking, Vancouver | 0
Meet HALO, an innovative LED lighting system we’re using to decrease the risk of a workplace safety incident.
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27julAll Day22sepThanksgiving Candygrams
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12aug11:30 am1:00 pmFeaturedSHCS Staff Appreciation BBQ
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Join your colleagues at the 2026 SHCS Staff Appreciation BBQ on Wednesday, August 12. Come on out and enjoy some delicious BBQ catered by Food Services. For all SHCS staff! Event Details Wednesday,
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Join your colleagues at the 2026 SHCS Staff Appreciation BBQ on Wednesday, August 12. Come on out and enjoy some delicious BBQ catered by Food Services.
For all SHCS staff!
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Wednesday, August 12
11:30am–1:00 pm
Orchard Commons Courtyard
Vegetarian/vegan options and gluten free buns will be available.
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(Wednesday) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Orchard Commons courtyard
6363 Agronomy Road
22aug6:30 pmOWC Ticket Contest: Whitecaps vs FC Dallas
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Enter for your chance to win one of four pairs of tickets to go see the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. FC Dallas on August 22 at 6:30 pm. Entry deadline: August 13
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Enter for your chance to win one of four pairs of tickets to go see the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. FC Dallas on August 22 at 6:30 pm.
Entry deadline: August 13
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(Saturday) 6:30 pm
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september
27julAll Day22sepThanksgiving Candygrams
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Send a candygram to a coworker you appreciate! Place your order online today through September 22. Just $3 per candygram. Candygrams will be delivered in the second
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Send a candygram to a coworker you appreciate! Place your order online today through September 22.
Just $3 per candygram. Candygrams will be delivered in the second week of October.
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09sep11:00 am2:00 pm21st Annual UBC Welcome Back Staff & Faculty BBQ
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Each year, the President’s Office and Human Resources welcomes UBC staff to the new academic year with the Welcome Back Staff and Faculty BBQ. Event Details Wednesday, September 9, 2026 11:00 am–2:00 pm Flagpole
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Each year, the President’s Office and Human Resources welcomes UBC staff to the new academic year with the Welcome Back Staff and Faculty BBQ.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Flagpole Plaza
At the BBQ, you’ll be treated to a complimentary lunch, live entertainment, information booths, and the chance to connect with fellow UBC staff and faculty members.
For all SHCS staff!
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RSVP deadline: Monday, August 17
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm PST
Location
Flagpole Plaza