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Automated External Defibrillators being made publicly accessible across campus

Automated External Defibrillators being made publicly accessible across campus

By Health, Safety and Environment on September 30, 2019

The centralized campus Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program is being enhanced and moving towards a model that will make these devices publicly accessible.

Posted in News | Tagged Health Safety and Environment

No scents is good sense

No scents is good sense

By Health, Safety and Environment on August 28, 2017

Risk Management Services is asking for your help in limiting the use of scented products on campus. Scented products can cause a variety of health problems including sore throats, shortness of breath, and migraines.

Posted in News | Tagged Health Safety and Environment

Workshops at a glance: February 1, 2017

Workshops at a glance: February 1, 2017

By Chris Guenard on February 1, 2017

Here are some professional development opportunities for faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan over the next few weeks.

Posted in Workshops | Tagged Centre for Scholarly Communication, College of Graduate Studies, Health Safety and Environment, Human Resources, Sustainability Office

Water main flushing taking place next week

Water main flushing taking place next week

By Chris Guenard on October 17, 2016

The Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District (GEID) has notified UBC that water main flushing will be underway next week, with the system serving UBC's Okanagan campus being affected on October 24 and 25.

Posted in News | Tagged Facilities Management, Health Safety and Environment

2016 Staff Awards of Excellence winners Alana Jordan, Cherie Michels, George Athans and Leah Sanford stand with (far left) Director of Student Development and Advising Michelle Lowton and (far right) Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Deborah Buszard.

Serving the campus community and beyond

By Chris Guenard on September 6, 2016

The end of the summer marks an important tradition at UBC Okanagan: the bestowing of the annual Staff Awards of Excellence.

Posted in People | Tagged Health Safety and Environment, Human Resources, International Programs and Services, Student Development and Advising

Smoking gazebo changes

Smoking gazebo changes

By Chris Guenard on June 13, 2016

Starting next week, campus community members will notice a change to the smoking gazebos outside the Library and Administration (ADM) building.

Posted in News | Tagged Campus Operations and Risk Management, Health and Wellness, Health Safety and Environment

Notice of water main flushing

Notice of water main flushing

By Chris Guenard on April 14, 2016

The Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District (GEID) has notified UBC that water main flushing will be underway next week, with the system serving UBC's Okanagan campus being affected from April 18 to 20, next Monday to Wednesday.

Posted in News | Tagged Facilities Management, Health Safety and Environment

Impactful labs don't have to be impactful on the environment

Impactful labs don't have to be impactful on the environment

By Stephanie French on March 14, 2016

Laboratory activities can have a huge impact on the environment. On March 29 learn how to reduce the impact of your research on the environment.

Posted in Workshops | Tagged Campus Planning and Development, Health Safety and Environment, Sustainability Office

Mike McGinty, associate director of Risk Management Services and Campus Security.

Campus Operations and Risk Management welcomes new assoc. director

By Chris Guenard on January 18, 2016

This month Campus Operations and Risk Management welcomed Mike McGinty, UBC Okanagan’s new associate director responsible for Risk Management Services and Campus Security.

Posted in News | Tagged Campus Operations and Risk Management, Campus Security, Health Safety and Environment

Workshops at a glance: October 7, 2015

Workshops at a glance: October 7, 2015

By Chris Guenard on October 7, 2015

Here are some professional development opportunities for faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan over the next few weeks.

Posted in Workshops | Tagged Finance Operations and Strategies, Health Safety and Environment, Library

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