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Celebrate Woodward Library’s 50th anniversary
November 17 to 21 marks the 50th anniversary of Woodward Library.
Video: Okanagan Library anniversary
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 […]
Asian Library’s Golden Anniversary featured in Vancouver Shinpo
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
Happy 50th, Asian Library!
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, […]
Asian Library 50th anniversary essay contest – win $500!
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 […]