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BE MINDFUL OF NOISY WORK IN BUILDINGS
Remember to be mindful of noisy work in buildings always. Check with your FM if you are unsure of the impact. Specifically, any work to be done in the Buchanan Tower right now should be discussed with FM Patrick Wong.
SOFT LANDSCAPE CLEAN-UP WORK IN THE ARTS AND CULTURE DISTRICT CONTRIBUTED TO A GREAT CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
Soft Landscape did some amazing work cleaning up the overgrown trees and bushes in the Arts Cultural District (plaza between Belkin, Lasserre, Freddy Wood Theatre, and Music). Their hard work paid off as it drew the UBC Choir out into the plaza. The impromptu practice/performance attracted a crowd and even made it onto Instagram. Deb Picman from Faculty of Arts described it as a “Great serendipitous campus experience”.
CHECK OUT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM VIDEO POSTED IN BUILDING OPS’ WEBSITE
In last week’s Town Halls, we talked about a video our consultant, Stephanie Innes, produced about our Leadership Development Program. In it, staff share how they thought the program helped them improve on some important leadership skills, like coaching, dealing with difficult conversations, and others.
We’ve posted the video in the Staff section of the Building Operations website.
THE 2017 STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARDS ARE OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS
Do you know of a coworker who deserves recognition for the excellent work they do? All in Building Ops are invited to nominate candidates for the 2017 Staff Excellence Awards. The awards recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and bring excellence to their work. Learn more about the categories to know which one (or more) best fits your candidate. You can also submit nominations through the Building Ops website on the Staff Tab.
All Building Ops employees are eligible for these awards. However, to be considered for the Kim Nulty Award, a minimum of 5 years of continuous service is required.
Winners will be announced and awards will be presented at the Building Ops Holiday meals in December 2017. Contact Caroline Soriano for more information.
DONATE TO UNITED WAY
United Way of the Lower Mainland is a non-profit organization that delivers more than 300 programs and services to members of Lower Mainland communities and funds over 150 agencies. The UBC Community United Way Campaign is an annual workplace campaign that runs in the fall and creates a great opportunity for students, staff and faculty on campus to connect, network and raise funds for a great cause.
There are a number of ways in which you can support the campaign:
- By donating through payroll pledge
- By organizing or participating in workplace campaigns.
Building Operations will be selling tickets for the University’s United Way Campus Wide 50/50 draw. They’re expecting the jackpot to be big!
Visit www.unitedway.ubc.ca and learn more.
Quick Updates
NPS SCORE DECREASE TO 78% WITH 9 NEW PROMOTERS.
EXPERIENCE AN EARTHQUAKE AT SIMULATOR OCTOBER 10 -11, 9AM – 5PM AT THE NEST
COMING SOON–THE NEXT DRIVING TRAINING MODULE–VEHICLE BACKING SAFETY
PARTICIPATE IN THE UPCOMING CUSTODIAL TOWN HALLS AND GET INFORMED
OCTOBER IS CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
SIGN UP YOUR TEAM AND DISPLAY YOUR PUMPKIN CARVING TALENT IN THE 2017 PUMPKIN CARVING FOR THE KIDS