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Irving K. Barber

Building exterior of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) at the UBC Vancouver campus

Carpet replacement in IKBLC Level 2 planned for August 17 to September 1

By reiza gabriel on August 17, 2023

The south wing of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) second floor will undergo carpet replacement from August 17 to September 1, 2023.

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Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 10th Anniversary Exhibitions

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 10th Anniversary Exhibitions

By Anna Moorhouse on August 22, 2018

Ten years ago, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) celebrated its grand opening on UBC’s Vancouver campus. In celebration of this 10-year milestone, UBC Library is installing two temporary exhibitions.

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Celebrating Irving Barber’s life and legacy – Ubyssey video

By Glenn Drexhage on June 13, 2012

“Celebrating Irving K. Barber’s Life,” a video of the June 11 Celebration of Life event held to honour Dr. Barber, appears on the Ubyssey‘s website.  

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UBC Library update in CPSLD Newsletter

By Glenn Drexhage on June 12, 2012

The latest on UBC Library appears in the Spring 2012 issue of the CPSLD Newsletter, published on behalf of the Council of Post Secondary Library Directors, British Columbia. Scroll to page 27 for the UBC entry – which includes a tribute to Irving K. Barber, an update on the Library’s new Community Report, notable film donations […]

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Dr. Irving K. Barber: A Celebration of Life

Dr. Irving K. Barber: A Celebration of Life

By Glenn Drexhage on June 5, 2012

UBC is honouring Dr. Irving K. Barber with a Celebration of Life event on June 11 – and you’re invited to take part. Dr. Barber, who recently passed away, contributed millions of dollars to promote education and research throughout British Columbia. His gift of $20 million was largely responsible for the development and construction of […]

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Remembering Dr. Irving K. Barber

Remembering Dr. Irving K. Barber

By Jessica Woolman on May 2, 2012

Dr. Irving K. Barber, the principal donor for the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and a passionate supporter of education and research in British Columbia, passed away on April 13, 2012. Dr. Barber was a visionary thinker with a strong commitment to strengthening BC, improving the quality of life for its residents and providing an […]

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Ike and the Irving K Barber Learning Centre

Dr. Irving K. Barber – media coverage

By Glenn Drexhage on April 17, 2012

Philanthropist Dr. Irving K. Barber has passed away.

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Ike and the Irving K Barber Learning Centre

Remembering Dr. Irving K. Barber

By Jessica Woolman on April 16, 2012

Dr. Irving K. Barber, the principal donor for the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, passed away on April 13, 2012.

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Dr Ike Barber standing with students

Dr. Irving K. Barber and Jean Barber

By Jessica Woolman on December 23, 2010

Learn more about Dr. Irving K. Barber.

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Ike Barber named Outstanding Philanthropist

By Glenn Drexhage on November 25, 2010

Dr. Irving K. Barber, a renowned forestry executive and long-time supporter of projects at UBC and elsewhere, has been named “Outstanding Philanthropist” by the fourth annual Giving Hearts Award Program, presented by the Vancouver Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Dr. Barber is the principal donor for the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre […]

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