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    • New FICTION collection at Lam Library

    Posted on Jul 18, 2016 by irena trebic
    David Lam Library is very excited to announce that we have started a small (but growing!) fiction collection.  We encourage you to come to the library and borrow one of our fun new fiction books for your summer reading enjoyment. The topics range from Anton Chekhov’s early stories, the struggles of a boy living in Poland during the […]

    TecExpo and Maker Day 2016

    Posted on Jul 04, 2016 by irena trebic
    We invite you to join us for the third annual TecExpo 2016 to learn about new and emerging ways of teaching and learning which will be taking place on July 6th and 7th in the Scarfe building foyer at 2125 Main Mall. The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo showcases creative and innovative uses of technology […]

    Aboriginal (Un)History Month 2016

    Posted on Jun 21, 2016 by irena trebic
    Did you know that June is Aboriginal (Un)History Month? The “un” in “Aboriginal (Un)History Month” represents the continuing importance and relevance of Aboriginal peoples in Canada and around the world. UBC’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is hosting an exhibit in celebration of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. This year’s exhibits focus on several programs for […]

    Canadian Census

    Posted on May 12, 2016 by irena trebic
    The return of the mandatory Census questionnaire has generated excitement among Canadians. Although May 10, 2016 is the official  census day, it is not a strict deadline, according to Statistics Canada. Canadians are being asked to complete it as soon as they can in the following days. Many have yet to fill out their questionnaire. So what exactly is the […]

    Top 10 Soft Skills Employers Look for Most

    Posted on Apr 29, 2016 by irena trebic
    Congratulations to our students for having finished all your exams this term! Many of you have graduated and are looking to land your dream job, and others are hoping to find an internship or good summer job. In addition to the many skills and knowledge you have gained throughout your university career, it is worth […]

    Canadian Young Adult book display

    Posted on Apr 22, 2016 by irena trebic
    Are you looking for a fun post-exam activity? Consider reading one of Education Library’s many Canadian Young Adult novels. To help you select a book to read, David Lam Library has put on a display of book covers of select Canadian Young Adult books which are all available at the Education Library. We encourage you to […]

    Harry Potter exhibit survey

    Posted on Apr 20, 2016 by irena trebic
    From October 6 to December 11, 2015 UBC’s Rare Books and Special Collections curated the Harry Potter and the Rain City exhibit at 3 Library branches including David Lam Library, Koerner Library, and Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.  The exhibition featured first editions, and stories and memorabilia from the Vancouver business community exploring the impact and legacy of the […]

    Celebrate Learning Week

    Posted on Apr 13, 2016 by irena trebic
    We invite you to sign up for Celebrate Learning Week, a weeklong showcase celebrating teaching and learning opportunities available to students, faculty, and staff. Join us from May 2–7, 2016 as we honour and promote learning and development opportunities through open lectures, information sessions, student advising activities, poster sessions, and workshops. A selection of events include: Brilliant: […]

    UBC Community Leadership Program: Spotlight on Sunny Zhang

    Posted on Mar 16, 2016 by irena trebic
    Sunny Zhang, the Wayne Deans Investment Analysis Centre Co-ordinator participated in UBC Community Leadership Program (CLP) this year.  CLP is UBC’s leadership development opportunity for aspiring staff leaders. By participating in CLP, UBC employees have the opportunity to explore leadership concepts by leading a group of UBC undergraduate students through a three-day community-service learning project […]

    Inventions by women

    Posted on Mar 09, 2016 by irena trebic
    In celebration of Women’s History Month let’s take a look at some of the great inventions made by women. Here are a few top inventions by women: 1) The computer algorithm (Ada Lovelace AKA “the first computer programmer”) 2) Computer software (Dr Grace Murray Hopper) 3) Wireless transmissions technology (Hedy Lamarr) 4) The car heater (Margaret […]