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The Klondike Gold Rush: Stories Behind the Search for Gold

By Tianyi Fei on April 24, 2025

In August 1896, on the banks of a quiet creek in the remote Yukon territory, the promise of unimaginable fortune shimmered beneath the surface. Skookum Jim (Keish), Tagish Charlie (K̲áa Goox̱), and George Carmack discovered gold in Bonanza Creek. Their find set into motion one of the most legendary gold rushes in North American history: […]

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Surviving Exam Season Display

By elimwong on April 22, 2025

Surviving Exam Season display in the Law Library

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New Books at the Law Library – 25/04/16

By elimwong on April 16, 2025

LAW LIBRARY level 3: K727.4 .S3313 2023
M.Hirte & J. Dillinger, Treasure and Treasure Hunting in Law and History translated by R. Dievernich (Sankt Ottilien: EOS-Verlag, 2023).

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE9445 .R44 2025
S. Reid et …

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Irving K. Barber Learning Centre undergoing building maintenance from April 28 to May 16

By Anna Moorhouse on April 15, 2025

The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be undergoing scheduled maintenance starting April 28.

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Nüshu: China’s Secret Language of Women in Our Open Collection

By Tianyi Fei on April 10, 2025

In the rich tapestry of cultural expressions, few narratives are as quietly impactful as that of Nüshu (女書, meaning “women’s writing” in Chinese). Nüshu is a syllabic script that was primarily used by Yao women in Jiangyong County, Hunan Province, China. For generations, this unique writing system allowed women to express their thoughts, emotions, and […]

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2025 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research winners announced

By Library Communications on April 10, 2025

UBC Library is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Canada’s Silk Trains

By cshriver on April 9, 2025

Visit a student-curated display on the fast-paced silk train era!

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UBC’s Seed Lending Libraries: a growing movement in sustainability and community engagement

By Library Communications on April 9, 2025

As spring blooms, UBC’s Seed Lending Libraries invite communities to grow gardens, share seeds, and cultivate a movement rooted in sustainability and connection.

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New Books at the Law Library – 25/04/08

By elimwong on April 8, 2025

LAW LIBRARY level 3: KE4219 .R54 2023 B. Bird & D.B.M. Ross, Rights, Freedoms, and Their Limits: Reimagining Section 1 of the Charter (LexisNexis Canada, 2023). LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE9445 .R44 2025 S. Reid & R. Bromwich, You…

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John Moran recognized with Honourary Blocker Award by UBC Athletics and Recreation

By Library Communications on April 4, 2025

The Honourary Blocker Award was given in recognition of UBC Archives’ exceptional commitment to the archives and history of our varsity sport programs.

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