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    • Asian Heritage Month

    Posted on May 5, 2023 by irena trebic
    In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to announce May as Asian Heritage Month. Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent. UBC’s Rare Books & Special Collections (RBSC) has long been collecting materials that illustrate the history […]

    International Women’s Day

    Posted on March 7, 2023 by irena trebic
    International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality. Across research, education, and university services and student life, women at #UBC are making a difference in the lives of others every day. Explore stories of achievement, events, […]

    UBC Library acquires NAACP papers documenting the Black freedom struggle in 20th Century America

    Posted on March 1, 2023 by irena trebic
    UBC Library has acquired access to the digital database  the NAACP Papers, documenting the Black freedom struggle in 20th Century America.  This collections consists of digitized primary source materials documenting the major campaigns of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) from 1909 to 1972. This collection is made available through the […]

    Black History Month 2023

    Posted on February 1, 2023 by irena trebic
    February is Black History Month. Black History Month is a time to learn more about the many important contributions of Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, and about the diversity of Black communities in Canada and their importance to the history of this country.  David Lam Library has put together a […]

    Dr. Jonathan Berkowitz’s book talk

    Posted on January 11, 2023 by irena trebic
    Please join us this Friday, January 13, 2023 from 10:30AM – 11:30AM for a book talk by UBC Sauder’s very own Dr. Jonathan Berkowitz! This event will take place in the silent study space (CLC 224) located on the main floor of the David Lam library. Coffee and cookies will be served. Dr. Berkowitz’s most […]

    Small Business Month

    Posted on October 19, 2022 by irena trebic
    October is Small Business Month. Celebrate #SmallBusinessMonth with DLAM and the @sba_bc  Discover recent developments in Indigenous and Black entrepreneurship and programs aspiring entrepreneurs in these communities by visiting the SBA blog, and check out the book displays at UBC Library. http://bit.ly/SME-2022 David Lam Library is hosting a book display focused on celebrating entrepreneurial diversity […]

    Academic Integrity Week

    Posted on October 12, 2022 by irena trebic
    Join us for our second annual Academic Integrity Week, October 17-21, as we work to promote academic integrity at UBC and beyond. Academic Integrity Week will feature a range of events such as workshops, presentations, and an AMS information booth aimed at sparking conversation and raising awareness of the importance of academic integrity. Academic Integrity […]

    Science Literacy Week 2022

    Posted on September 20, 2022 by irena trebic
    This year, Science Literacy Week takes place from September 19 to 25. This is a Canada-wide celebration of science with each year having a different theme. This year’s theme is Mathematics. If you want to learn more about events happening across Canada (in-person and online), be sure to check this event listing. Events are organized […]

    RepRisk database one year subscription

    Posted on July 7, 2022 by irena trebic
    UBC Library is pleased to announce that we now have a temporary access to RepRisk data thanks to funding from UBC Sauder’s Finance Division and the Peter Lusztig Award.  RepRisk provides access to ESG Risk data Access will be for one year. Patrons will need to have a WRDS account in order to access the […]

    Indigenous History Month

    Posted on June 8, 2022 by irena trebic
    June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country. Join us for UBC Events on campus honoring Indigenous History Month: June 4, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – […]