Meet Stephen Arentsen, Planner, Space Planning and Facilities Management.
Title:
Planner
Department/unit:
Space Planning and Facilities Management
Campus:
Vancouver
How long have you worked at the UBC Faculty of Medicine?
Two years
Tell us what you do at the Faculty in one or two sentences:
I’m here to help the Faculty of Medicine make the most of their space.
What’s your favourite thing about your work?
I love that I’m part of a team and enjoy working with such great people across the Faculty.
One thing we might be surprised to learn about you?
I really do like scary waterslides and rollercoasters. I used to skydive a lot.
What is the song you sang out loud as a teenager?
Only Happy When It Rains – Garbage.
What makes you laugh?
Trevor Noah is definitely one of my beacons.
One thing on your desk you brought from work?
My measuring tape.
Most healthy habit:
Lately, it’s probably my daily bacon grilled cheeses
What is your favourite vacation spot and why?
Berlin for the dancing and Lisbon for the beaches.