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Dr. H. Colin Slim

by Jessica Woolman on December 23, 2010

Learn more about Dr Colin Slim and the Stravinsky Collection at UBC Library.

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Drs. Wallace and Madeline Chung

by Jessica Woolman on December 23, 2010

“We are giving the collection to UBC so that people can have the opportunity to understand and appreciate the struggles and joys of those who have come before them” – Drs. Wallace and Madeline Chung From a young age, Wallace Chung had an affinity for discovery, collecting, and preserving. What began as a scrapbook of […]

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The Dodsons: Champions of UBC Library

by Jessica Woolman on December 23, 2010

“We both wanted to give something back to the library” – Mrs. Suzanne Cates Dodson and Mr. Earl Dodson For Suzanne Cates Dodson and Earl Dodson, the UBC Library has long played an important role in their personal and professional lives. The pair first met at the Main Library (now the Irving K. Barber Learning […]

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Woodward Library’s Garden-Level Transformation Enthusiastically Received

by Jessica Woolman on December 23, 2010

The Garden Level of Woodward Library has become a light-filled, technology-replete haven for students seeking quiet study space on the South side of campus.   A recent renovation of Woodward’s ground floor has transformed what students said was as a dark, cold space into a sociable yet studious setting with areas designated for group collaboration […]

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A more inclusive Canadian history through the Chung Collection

by Glenn Drexhage on December 22, 2010

Henry Yu and His Students Make – and Remake – a More Inclusive Canadian History through UBC Library’s Chung Collection Who are we as Canadians? Where are we going, as a city, a province, and a Nation? How does our collective history influence those questions today? In the 21st century, these are questions History Professor […]

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London Low Life at UBC Library

by Glenn Drexhage on December 20, 2010

UBC Library is pleased to announce a new addition to its Adam Matthew digital collections: London Low Life. “This wonderful digital collection brings to life the teeming streets of Victorian London, inviting students and scholars to explore the gin palaces, brothels and East End slums of the 19th century’s greatest city.” This collection will be […]

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Small Business Accelerator in 24 Hours

by Glenn Drexhage on December 17, 2010

An article on the Small Business Accelerator, recently launched by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, appears in the Vancouver edition of 24 Hours newspaper. You can view the article here (please see page 15): 24 Hours And you can find out more about the Small Business Accelerator here.

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UBC digitization program provides instant global access to B.C. heritage

by Jessica Woolman on December 10, 2010

The BC History Digitization Program provides funding for organizations involved with the preservation of historical material.

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‘Tis the Season at UBC Library

by Glenn Drexhage on December 10, 2010

Feeling festive? Then make sure to visit ’Tis the Season, a winter holiday-themed exhibition now on display at UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) division. ’Tis the Season collects both local and international works for the holiday season, and features modern and classical highlights from RBSC’s holdings. The exhibition includes first editions, as […]

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UBC Okanagan Library donation in Kelowna Capital News

by Glenn Drexhage on December 10, 2010

A donation to UBC Okanagan Library by Interior Savings is featured in the Kelowna Capital News. You can view the article here.

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