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UBC Library launches matching fund to enhance teaching, learning and engagement at the Chung | Lind Gallery
UBC Library is launching a $200,000 campaign to raise funds in support of ongoing programming at the Chung| Lind Gallery. Donations up to $120,000 will be matched by a generous pledge from the Jack and Sylvia Gin Foundation.
UBC Library’s newest archival collection celebrates lesbian identities and gender performance
The Lesbian Collection at UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections is a new archival resource that captures nearly three centuries of queer history, from 1725 to 2012.
X̱wi7x̱wa Archives adds the Verna J. Kirkness Fonds to UBC’s Explore Archives
The Verna J. Kirkness Fonds chronicles Dr. Kirkness’ career as a renowned educator and Indigenous education advocate from the early 1960s onwards.
X̱wi7x̱wa Archives joins UBC’s archival research database
Xwi7x̱wa Archives has added its first two collections to Explore Archives , UBC’s online database of archival holdings.
X̱wi7x̱wa Library hires first archivist
When Jesse Carson joined Xwi7xwa Library earlier this year as its first full-time archivist, he was already familiar with some of the challenges—and the stacks of boxes—that awaited him.
UBC Library receives the David Suzuki fonds
UBC Archives has received the David Suzuki fonds, an archival collection that chronicles the professional work of internationally recognized scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki.
John Moran recognized with Honourary Blocker Award by UBC Athletics and Recreation
The Honourary Blocker Award was given in recognition of UBC Archives’ exceptional commitment to the archives and history of our varsity sport programs.
University Library receives Norman Epstein archives
UBC Archives has received the Norman Epstein fonds, an archival collection that captures the life and career of Dr. Norman Epstein (1923-2023), a pioneering figure in chemical and biological engineering and political activist.
Photo exhibit from the Langmann Family Collection provides a snapshot of B.C. history
Select photographs from the Uno Langmann Family Collection are on display across six UBC Library branches.
University Archives receives Peter Oberlander archives
UBC Archives has received the collected archives of Heinz Peter Oberlander (1922-2008), prominent architect and Canada’s first professor of urban and regional planning.