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Woodward Library marks its 50th anniversary

Woodward Library marks its 50th anniversary

By Jessica Woolman on December 19, 2014

  Friends, UBC Alumni, donors and students participated in week-long celebrations in recognition of Woodward Library’s 50th anniversary in November. Woodward Library officially opened on November 12, 1964 with the help of a generous gift from the Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward Foundation.  In recognition of Woodward Library’s past and future, a number of open […]

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Celebrate Woodward Library’s 50th anniversary

Celebrate Woodward Library’s 50th anniversary

By Jessica Woolman on November 12, 2014

November 17 to 21 marks the 50th anniversary of Woodward Library.

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Video: Okanagan Library anniversary

By Glenn Drexhage on January 25, 2013

It was time for a celebration on UBC’s Okanagan campus recently, as staff hosted an open house marking the 20th anniversary of the Library building. That facility, along with Arts, Sciences and Administration, were opened in 1993 as part of Okanagan University College (the transition to UBC’s Okanagan campus occurred about seven years ago). Staff […]

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Asian Library’s Golden Anniversary featured in Vancouver Shinpo

By Glenn Drexhage on March 17, 2010

The Asian Library’s 50th anniversary celebrations are covered in the March 11, 2010 issue of Vancouver Shinpo, the weekly Japanese-Canadian newspaper. You can view a PDF of the article here: UBC#11    

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Happy 50th, Asian Library!

By Glenn Drexhage on February 23, 2010

UBC’s Asian Library, home to the largest Asian collection in Canada, is proud to announce its 50th anniversary celebrations. Five decades ago, the Asian Library was launched with the purchase of the unparalleled Puban collection from China. The same year, the Library became one of only three North American repositories of Japanese government documents. Today, […]

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Asian Library 50th anniversary essay contest – win $500!

By Glenn Drexhage on January 27, 2010

In celebration of the Asian Library’s 50th birthday, UBC Library is pleased to announce the Peter Ward Open Essay Contest. The contest’s theme is “How has the Asian Library helped you achieve your goals?” It aims to challenge students and community users to review their experiences and contemplate the Asian Library’s future. Essay topics on […]

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