Safety Training is back online
Online Safety Training is now available as Canvas is now operational. You can view the various types of online safety training available for UBC Okanagan here: https://operations.ok.ubc.ca/2026/05/11/update-on-online-safety-training/ To view the status of UBC IT enterprise services, including Canvas, see https://status.it.ubc.ca/
Traffic Pattern Changes – June 4-5
Please be advised that a large section of campus will be closed to all vehicle traffic, deliveries, and drop-offs during Convocation June 4th-5th, starting at 7:30 AM each day, until the crowds after the last ceremony are cleared. This restriction is to ensure the safety of the faculty, graduates, and guests. Golf cart accessibility rides […]
Update on Online Safety Training
Online Safety Training is currently unavailable due to a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that owns and operates Canvas. UBC Okanagan Health, Safety and Environment is looking into alternative delivery methods to ensure that students, faculty and staff have alternative means to complete required safety training. In the meanwhile, If you are new to […]
Archibus/OSIS Scheduled Service Outage
Please be advised that a temporary service outage is scheduled to support a planned platform migration. The outage will begin on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM, during which time related services and features will be unavailable. The outage is expected to last approximately 3 hours; however, service restoration may take longer should any […]
Gardening Club gets FireSmart about planting
The UBCO Gardening Club is rolling up sleeves to make our community more FireSmart. On August 20, the Gardening Club will be joined by Kelowna Fire Department Captain Jason Twamley for an outdoor classroom session on FireSmart principles. On Sept 16 and Oct 2, the Gardening Club will have the opportunity to help design some […]
New custodial contractor on campus
Effective July 15, 2025, responsibility for custodial duties at UBCO has transitioned from Best Service Pros to Evergreen Commercial Services following a comprehensive tender process. As part of this transition, Facilities Management and Evergreen are meeting with key stakeholders on campus to identify requirements for different areas of campus. All of campus will be cleaned […]
Campus Advisory: Road closures June 5–6
Please be advised that a large section of campus will be closed to all vehicle traffic, deliveries and drop offs during convocation June 5-6, starting at 7:30 am each day. This restriction is to ensure the safety of faculty, graduates and guests. Golf cart accessibility rides will be available. Please ensure all deliveries to the CCS, […]
Welcoming new members to the energy team
Over the summer, the Energy Team welcomed two new members to the team: Vasily Bigildeev, Senior Energy Specialist Vasily holds a Master’s in Sustainability Energy Security. His work involves implementing strategies for energy monitoring, promoting conservation, and optimizing energy use. In previous roles, Vasily implemented energy efficiency initiatives in commercial buildings, including energy audits, building […]
Help keep campus wildfire safe
Get your steps in and keep our forest safe from fires and hazards Walking or biking around the trails could WIN you a $40 Starbucks or Tim Hortons Gift Card! Call 250 807-9236 and let Campus Security know that you completed a walk or ride through the Pineloop or Northeast area of campus. By letting […]
Scheduled elevator maintenance
Elevators in the following buildings will be out-of-service for required maintenance: