Nursery Rhymes and Calligraphy : when poetry meets art
Image Credit: Westcoast Calligraphy Society
Please join us for an exciting afternoon lecture by Judi Saltman on July 26, 5.00-6.00pm at the Lillooet Room (Rm #301) of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
Judi Saltman is Professor at the School of Library, Archival & Information Studies, at the University of British Columbia and Chair of the Master of Arts in Children’s Literature Program at the University of British Columbia. Judi teaches courses in children’s and young adult literature and public library services for youth. Her research areas include Canadian and international literature for children and young adults, publishing and the book trade for children in Canada, illustrated books, and services for children and young adults in public libraries.
In this talk, Judi will present nursery rhymes and the art of calligraphy, when poetry meets art, as part of program that celebrates the month-long exhibition at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre titled, “A Pocketful of Rhymes.”
The Westcoast Calligraphy Society is an enthusiastic group of people with a common bond–a love of all things calligraphic. Members share their knowledge of design, colour, illustration, bookbinding, paper making and our other talents with everyone interested in the art of letters. Many of its members teach beginning and more advanced calligraphy throughtout the Lower Mainland. The Society began life in September 1978 as the Society for Italic Handwriting, B. C. Branch. As the Society grew and its members’ interests expanded, the focus broadened to all types of calligraphy and in June 1986, the name was changed to Westcoast Calligraphy Society.
“A Pocketful of Rhymes” has been shown at venues in the Lower Mainland. Between October 4 to 30, 2011, at the Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, B.C. Between January and February 2012, at the Fleetwood Library, 1986 – 84th Avenue, Surrey, B.C.
Website for registration: http://nursery.eventbrite.com/
For more information, please contact: Susan Andrews (susan.andrews@ubc.ca) or Allan Cho (allan.cho@ubc.ca)
Pocketful of Rhymes
The Westcoast Calligraphy Society is an enthusiastic group of people with a common bond–a love of all things calligraphic. Members share their knowledge of design, colour, illustration, bookbinding, paper making and our other talents with everyone interested in the art of letters. Many of its members teach beginning and more advanced calligraphy throughtout the Lower Mainland. The Society began life in September 1978 as the Society for Italic Handwriting, B. C. Branch. As the Society grew and its members’ interests expanded, the focus broadened to all types of calligraphy and in June 1986, the name was changed to Westcoast Calligraphy Society.
“A Pocketful of Rhymes” has been shown at venues in the Lower Mainland. Between October 4 to 30, 2011, at the Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, B.C. Between January and February 2012, at the Fleetwood Library, 1986 – 84th Avenue, Surrey, B.C.
For more information, please contact Allan Cho
Live-in For Literacy Is Hiring
Live-in For Literacy’s Room to Read UBC is HIRING!
It is a charity group with a strong focus on the equal access to education. We believe that changing the world starts from educated children. Please visit the Room to Read website for more information on our causes: http://www.roomtoread.org/.
One of the largest student campaigns at UBC, Live-in for Literacy involves students camping out at the Irving K Barber Learning Centre to raise money and awareness for approximately a week. This Live-in for Literacy initiative occurs on 10 Canadian campuses nation-wide. We will also be hosting several other events and fundraisers throughout the year.
*What are the positions available?*
Events Coordinators (5) –> Help initiate and organize our events and fundraisers!
Sponsorship Coordinators (2) –> Help us gain support from local organizations!
Marketing Coordinator (1) –> Help us get the word out about our causes and initiatives!
*What can you expect?* The commitment is usually about 2-5 hours a week, with more hours required for fundraisers, especially during the Live-in for Literacy week in January. We ask that you attend all weekly meetings, and take initiative where possible. We always encourage creative ideas and we love cupcakes!
*How can you apply?* Simply send an updated resume to RoomtoReadUBC@gmail.com, indicating which position(s) you are interested in. Deadline for applications is November 15th.
*Any questions?*
Email us at RoomtoReadUBC@gmail.com, and we will get back to you as soon as we can!
B.C. Digitization Program wins BCLA award
The B.C. History Digitization Program (BCHDP), an initiative of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, has been awarded a Programs and Services Merit Award by the British Columbia Library Association (BCLA). The award was presented at the annual BCLA conference in April. The awards committee noted that the organization was impressed with the project’s scope and its ability to connect communities across the province through their histories.
The BCHDP, launched in 2006, provides matching funds for digitization projects that provide free online access to B.C.’s unique historical material. In 2007, funding was awarded to 17 successful program applicants from around the province; that number increased to 21 in 2008. For more information, please visit www.ikebarberlearningcentre.ubc.ca.
Congratulations to University Archivist Chris Hives, and his team members Bronwen Sprout and Rob Stibravy, who developed and administered the program. Congratulations also to the adjudication team members: Pat Roy, George Sipos, Mark Jordan, Chris Ball, Patrick Dunnae and Simon Neame. Thank you all for your vision and commitment.