Photography exhibition brings diverse views about Vancouver’s DTES to the UBC community

01 June 2019 - 19 December 2019

Venue: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Ike's Cafe
Tags: Community Engagement, exhibitions, IKBLC

UBC Library has partnered with local non-profit 2 Paycheques Away to bring an exceptional and striking photography exhibit to two library locations.

UBC Library hosts exhibit that captures the continual impact of iconic Asian Canadian Jim Wong-Chu

10 October 2019 - 15 November 2019

Venue: Irving K, Barber Learning Centre Foyer
Categories: News
Tags: collections, Community Engagement, exhibit, exhibition, IKBLC

The exhibit, that runs October 10 to November 15 on the Level 2 foyer of IKBLC, celebrates Jim Wong-Chu, a well-known Asian-Canadian historian, editor, author, and poet.

Food for Fines 2019 Fall campaign runs from October 28 to November 12

28 October 2019 - 12 November 2019

Venue: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Level 3

Reduce your UBC Library fines by donating non-perishable food items. Donations are accepted at library branch circulation desks until November 12.

Lay Summaries: Writing Workshop

01 November 2019 10:00 am

Venue: Dodson Room (302) Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Categories: News

This workshop helps researchers understand how lay summaries differ from abstracts, the multiple purposes of lay summaries, and how lay summaries enhance science communication and increase research visibility. Participants will write or revise a lay summary (thesis, dissertation, research article), and receive feedback from the workshop facilitators and other participants. Registration required.

EML Drop-in Demo Sessions

01 November 2019 1:00 pm

Venue: Emerging Media Lab (Room 183), Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Categories: News

The Emerging Media Lab has drop-in demo sessions, where you can learn more about the Emerging Media Lab and try out some VR/AR experiences! This event is open to anyone from the UBC community, including staff, students, and faculty.