Year: 2019

Two new Project Managers join Project Services

Hilde Schepens started at Project Services in April 2019, joining us from Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. in Burnaby where she held a position as a Senior Architect, managing projects from design through to construction. Hilde has extensive education and experience in architecture, building construction, and construction management with a strong background in project management, sustainability […]

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UBC Life Building featured in Award

The Old Student Union Building (Old SUB) at the heart of the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus has been given a new lease of life with a $29-million renovation. It makes sense then that the building should be renamed UBC Life Building. “The original building dates back to 1968 and was funded by the […]

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Jay Hiscox appointed Associate Director, Project Services

As part of the new organizational structure at Project Services, Jay Hiscox is appointed Associate Director leading the Renewal and Resilience team. Jay will continue to provide strategic leadership in the identification of whole buildings and system components in need of replacement, upgrading or renewal, and taking a lead role in planning short and long-term […]

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Barbara Gordon appointed Manager, Capital Planning with Infrastructure Development

Barbara (Barb) Gordon has accepted the position of Manager, Capital Planning with Infrastructure Development effective April 1, 2019. Barb will be reporting to Suzanne Poohkay, Director, Capital Planning & Strategic Project Development, with a dotted line to Jennifer Sanguinetti, Managing Director. Barb is currently a Senior Planner with Facilities Planning within Infrastructure Development and has […]

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Aaron Mogerman Appointed Director, Project Services

Aaron Mogerman has been appointed as the new Director, Project Services, effective immediately. Aaron joined UBC back in 2005 as a Project Manager, and most recently served as Senior Manager at Project Services for the past three years. His experience in client service, project knowledge and collaborative leadership style are all assets that he will […]

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VPFO Gathers for Pink Shirt Day 2019

When you’re part of a 24-hour operations group, Pink Shirt Day is really an all-day event. Staff from the Vice President Finance & Operations (VPFO) gathered across UBC to on February 27 in the morning, evening, and night for cake, coffee, and an opportunity to connect and talk about respect, diversity, and inclusion.

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