Congratulations to the newest members of UBC’s Milestone Club

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September 5, 2025
By UBC IT

The UBC 25 Year Club was established in 1971 by President Walter Gage to recognize non-faculty staff with 25 years of uninterrupted or accumulated service. In 2004, the club began recognizing active staff who have reached the additional milestone of 35 years of service, and in 2013 staff members with 40 years of active service were included in the recognition program. In 2020 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 25 Year Club, a 50-year recognition level was introduced. 

This year’s new inductions have just been announced. Congratulations to all recognized UBC IT staff: 

25 Year Club: 

  • John Ng 

  • Sarah Gardner 

  • David Gold 

  • Heather Johnson 

  • Tom Ziemianski

  • Yolanda Gonzales

35 Year Club: 

  • Gordon Ellis 

  • Jeremy Gordon 

40 Year Club: 

  • Karen Beattie 

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