Roberta F. Greig Research Laboratory opens
iSchool students can now use the Greig laboratory for research.
Luke McLeod named Arts Co-op MLIS Student of the Year
Luke McLeod has been recognized for his work as an Information Specialist at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Patent Branch. Luke was awarded for his contribution to the identification and implementation of the Library Discovery Tool, which allows patent examiners to quickly retrieve literature necessary for patent reviews.
Danielle Westbrook awarded Arts Co-op MLIS Student of the Year
The 2012 MLIS SLAIS Student of the Year award has gone to Danielle Westbrook for her work at UBC Library where she took on a number of responsibilities as a Technical Services Co-op Student, including researching and conducting a literature review on creating and managing core library collections.
Helen Brown wins 2012 iSchool Student of the Year (Master of Archival Studies)
Helen Brown has been awarded the 2012 Arts Co-op MAS Student of the Year award for her as an Archival Project Coordinator for the Playwrights Theatre Centre. PTC had a wealth of information that needed to be organized, including thousands of photos taken at the theatre company within the past 40 years. Helen’s job included researching, developing and recommending a records management policy, digitizing and organizing the photograph archives, as well as planning events to help identify subjects in the photographs.
UBC iSchool students win national and international awards
UBC iSchool students have distinguished themselves as scholars on the national and international stage, earning several awards for academic promise and excellence including Canada Graduate Scholarships.
UBC iSchool adjunct faculty member Alexandra Bradley named ARMA Fellow
Long-time iSchool adjunct faculty member Alexandra “Sandie” Bradley has been named to the ARMA International Company of Fellows – the highest honour in the records management profession.
Alumni Profile: Vikki Van Sickle
Vikki VanSickle, one of our graduate alumni from the MA in Children’s Literature Program.
Alumni Profile: Shannon Ozirny
Shannon Ozirny, one of our graduate alumni from the MA in Children’s Literature Program.
Alumni Profile: Kallie George
Kallie George, one of our graduate alumni from the MA in Children’s Literature Program.
Alumni Profile: Rob Bittner
Learn more about Rob Bittner, one of our alumni from the MA in Children’s Literature Program.