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$200 000 To Universities
Academia
N/A
1933 (December 20)
High
UBC is part of four universities that received a grant of $200,000 by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
$200-Million Rebuilding Set for Vancouver's Waterfront
Real Estate/ Urban Planning
Harry V. Forgeron
1966 (September 18)
Mention
UBC mentioned as older university (relative to Simon Fraser University) having completed several new buildings of varied architecture in recent years.
21 Scientists Named for Atomic Parley
Science
N/A
1958 (May 3)
Medium
Physical scientist D. Harold Copp of UBC among 21 scientists named who will participate in international conference on peaceful uses of atomic energy.
8-Oar Crew Title Won by Harvard
Sports
Norman Hildes- Heim
1974 (June 23)
Mention
UBC wins consolation race against Oregon in Seattle invitation regatta.
94 Scientists Get Millions in Grant
Academia
N/A
1964 (February 24)
Medium
Dr. Charlotte Froese, associate professor at UBC, is the first female scientist named for a Alfred P. Sloan Award.
A Bone Hormone Produced in Lab
Sciences
Richard D. Lyons
1968 (May 9)
Mention
Dr. D.H. Copp of UBC, who discovered calcitonin, is quoted in this article on the synthesis of hormones that regulate the flow of calcium between bones and the blood.
A Curious Sugar Source
Sciences
N/A
1924 (June 26)
High
Professor John Davidson, botanist at UBC, carries out study showing that "Indians" had sugar before the arrival of white man.
A Footnote: Kaiser's Plan to Invade US
History
Richard Severo
1971 (April 24)
High
UBC alumnus (Bachelor’s Degree in History) Holger H. Herwig and PhD candidate at Long Island University says he has uncovered evidence that Germany had a plan to attack the US at the beginning of the 20th century.
A Man's Man in Science
Biography
N/A
1959 (July 17)
High
Article is about Dr. John Harry Williams, pre-eminent scientist and UBC alumnus, named member of the Atomic Energy Commission.
A New Tack Urged in Heart Studies Science/Health
Harold M. Schmeck Jr.
1967 (November 29) Medium
Dr. Paris Constantinides of UBC is cited in this article about thrombosis research.
A.A.U. to Pay Expenses of Rugby Team to Olympics
Sports
N/A
1920 (June 4)
Mention
US Rugby team, which defeated UBC team previous winter, to have trip to Olympics paid by Olympic Games Committee.
A.B. Recknagel, 78, Forester, Is Dead Obituary N/A
1962 (August 10) High
Arthur B. Recknagel, former UBC lecturer in Forestry, dies at 78 of a heart attack.
A-Blast to Dig Alaska Harbor May be Deferred
Sciences
N/A
1962 (May 13)
Mention
Dr. Norman J. Wilimovsky of UBC is part of a team of scientists in Alaska assessing the potential effects of nuclear explosions at Cape Thompson.
Abraham Marshall, G.E. Chemist, Is Dead
Obituary
N/A
1974 (May 24)
High
Dr. Abraham Lincoln Marshall, chemistry researcher for the General Electric Company and UBC alumnus, dies at 77.
Aid to Industries on Imports Asked
Economics/ Politics
John D. Morris
1961 (November 27)
Mention
Dr. Otto R. Reischer, former UBC economics professor, gives advice to US government on US federal aid program to domestic industries.
Air Controllers Strike in Canada; All Fields Closed
Other
Linda Charlton
1972 (January 18)
Medium
Noel Hall, professor of industrial relations at UBC, serves as mediator between air traffic controllers and the government during a strike by the controllers.
Alaska Assailed Over Wolf Policy
Environment/ Ecology
N/A
1969 (December 28)
Medium
Gordon C. Haber, UBC alumnus and supporter of documentary film condemning Alaska's policy regarding hunting of wolves, is quoted.
Alberta U. Wins at Rugby
Sports
N/A
1928 (November 22)
High
University of Alberta beats UBC in rugby game.
Alfred Rive
Obituary
N/A
1970 (November 16)
High
Alfred Rive, UBC alumnus and Canadian diplomat, dies at 72.
All Blacks Win, 42-3
Sports
N/A
1954 (March 12)
High
UBC Thunderbirds lose 32-3 against New Zealand University in an exhibition game.
Ames McRae Dies
Obituary
N/A
1960 (February 3)
High
Dr. James Wilson McRae, a vice president of the American Telephone and Telegraph company, and UBC alumnus (electrical engineering), dies of natural causes at 49.
Ancient Remains Found in Canada
Anthropology
N/A
1957 (August 18)
High
UBC researchers discover evidence of oldest human inhabitants found in British Columbia.
Archibald M'Vittie
Obituary
N/A
1974 (February 8)
High
Archibald McVittie, UBC alumnus and stock broker with Sterling Grace & Co., dies at 73.
Art Stolen in Canada
Art
N/A
1959 (November 12)
High
Twenty-four paintings and sketches (part of a collection owned by Ernest Poole) worth in excess of $15,000 stolen from UBC.
Aussies Favored in British Games
Sports
N/A
1954 (July 25)
Medium
Pool built at UBC for British Empire and Commonwealth Games costs $280,000.
Author's Query
Literature
B. Stuart- Stubbs
1961 (March 26)
High
UBC librarian B. Stuart-Stubbs asks The New York Times for Malcolm Lowry manuscripts.
Bathtub Races are Creating Waves in Canada
Other
Harry V. Forgeron
1970 (Aug 2)
Mention
Janice Dorman from UBC wins bathtub race between Nanaimo and Vancouver.
Biologists Visit Galapagos Eden Science N/A 1934 (March 12) Mention Dr. C. McLean Frazer, Professor of Zoology at UBC participates in a visit to Galapagos Eden.
Birth Defect Clue Sought in Fetuses
Science
Lawrence K. Altman
1970 (April 15)
Mention
UBC researchers conducting studies similar to the ones led by Dr. David H. Carr of McMaster University, who used fetuses from natural abortions to understand causes of birth defects.
Boys Without a Country
Immigration/ Politics
Oliver Clausen
1967 (May 21)
Mention
Benson Brown, adjunct mathematics instructor at UBC, created a committee to help American “draft-dodgers."
Britain's Expensive Perpetual Pensions
History
N/A
1932 (May 29)
Mention
UBC Professor of English Literature shares in beneficiary of life pension that Charles II granted after his life was saved.
British Columbia U. Head Overrules Bare Majority Student Vote
Sports
N/A
1926 (April 3)
High
UBC President Klinck announces that American football cannot be played by university team until 3/4 of students vote for it.
British Columbia's Premier Seeks to Change Canada's Map
Politics
Jay Walz
1969 (March 10)
Mention
Dr. Patrick McGreer, Liberal Party leader and critic of the BC Premier, refers to Premier W. A. C. Bennett as "an anachronism."
Bryn Mawr Plan Fosters Research
Academia
N/A
1937 (October 17)
Mention
Miss J. Winifred Alston of UBC wins one of the two Mary Paul Collins Scholarship for foreign women in Latin and Greek.
Budapest Opera Group Will Settle in Canada
Art/ International relations
N/A
1956 (December 13)
Medium
Forestry Department of UBC and Powell River Company to sponsor Hungarian refugees from the Forestry Department of Sopron University.
Build Despite War
Architecture/ Economy/ Real estate
N/A
1940 (February 11)
High
UBC, McGill University, and University of New Brunswick adding buildings to their campuses despite the war.
California Booters Lose Sports N/A 1956 (November 6) High UBC beats 2-0 California team in soccer game.
California Bows in Rugby Sports N/A 1958 (April 6) High UBC regains World Cup rugby trophy, 16-11.
California Bows in Rugby Sports N/A 1962 (March 30) High UBC beats California university 8-6 in World Cup rugby game.
California Crew Triumphs Sports N/A 1960 (May 22) Medium UBC obtains third place in Western Intercollegiate rowing championship.
California is Rugby Victor Sports N/A 1952 (April 6) Medium University of California defeats UBC 6-0.
California Retains Rugby Cup Sports N/A 1956 (March 23) High UBC rugby team loses world cup to University of California.
California Rugby Victor, 15-0 Sports N/A 1956 (March 4) High UBC rugby team loses 15-0 to Berkeley in first of a home-and-home series for the World cup.
California Takes Rugby Cup Sports N/A 1960 (March 25) High UBC loses world rugby cup to the University of California Bears team.
California Wins at Rugby Sports N/A 1924 (December 26) Medium California rugby team defeats UBC 9-0.
California's Streak Ends Sports N/A 1961 (February 26) High
UBC beats the University of California's rugby team, ending a 35-game winning streak.
Canada and the Canadians Literature Marian Engel
1971 (February 14) High
Review of the book "Canada and the Canadians" by George Woodcock, UBC professor.
Canada Lightly Talks of Union with US Politics
Richard Neuberger 1951 (April 22) Mention
UBC Political Science Professor quoted in article about potential union between US and Canada.
Canada Offers Roof to Refugee Foresters
International Relations
N/A
1956 (December 4)
High
Hungarian refugee students to emigrate to British Columbia. UBC will be affiliated with the re-establishment of their studies.
Canada Selects Girls' Team for World Basketball Tourney
Sports
N/A
1930 (April 25)
High
UBC's women's basketball team selected as Canada's representative in the world tournament.
Canada Will Test New Prison System
Other
N/A
1957 (September 8)
Mention
E. Kim Nelson, former UBC professor, will be chief warden of new prison which will embody new prison system.
Canada's Price Panel: Support Mostly Moral
Economics
Edward Cowan
1969 (September 28)
Medium
John H. Young, 47-year old economist and former Dean of the Faculty of Arts at UBC, is the chairman of a commission tasked with finding solutions to reduce inflation.
Canadian Assails Policy on Arctic; Calls Oil Search a Threat to Eskimos on Island
Environment
Edward Cowan
1972 (February 20)
High
Peter J. Usher, UBC alumnus, says search for oil in Arctic is a threat to the way of life of Eskimos.
Canadian Crew out of Henley
Sports
N/A
1961 (May 31)
High
UBC announces its oarsmen will not compete in the Henley Regatta.
Canadian Educator Heads the Foundation for Teaching
Education
N/A
1958 (December 8)
High
Dr. Norman A. M. MacKenzie elected chairman of the board of trustees of Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Canadian Equals Record
Sports
N/A
1936 (July 2)
High
UBC sprinter Howard McPhee equals world record for 100-meter dash.
Canadian in Warning
International relations/ Sociology
N/A
1956 (June 11)
High
In commencement speech, UBC president Dr. Norman A. M. MacKenzie says US culture greatly influences Canadian culture--perhaps in a negative way.
Canadian Oarsmen Return
Sports
N/A
1955 (July 17)
High
UBC Rowing team returns to Canada via Montréal after beating a Russian team during the Henley Regatta.
Canadian West is Seeking Funds
Economics
John M. Lee
1966 (August 28)
Mention
UBC commerce student quoted to illustrate anti-American sentiment on the UBC campus.
Canadian Woman Leaves $20 Million to Institutions
Other N/A 1965 (August 4) Medium
UBC among three institutions that will receive a portion of $20 million from the estate of Dorothy Johnston Killam.
Canadians Advise Foes of US Draft
Immigration/ Politics John M. Lee
1967 (January 29) Medium
Group of UBC students send pamphlets to US explaining to young Americans how to immigrate to Canada to avoid being drafted.
Canadians Irate on "Book-Burning." Politics N/A
1954 (February 1) Medium
Dr. Norman Mackenzie, UBC President, is quoted reacting to a suggestion that books from the Victoria public library might be burned.
Canadians Press Alaska Corridor
Economic development
N/A
1955 (December 2)
Medium
Dr. Harry V. Warren, Professor of Geology at UBC, presents the "Alaska Corridor" proposal, to give Northern British Columbia access to tide water through Alaska.
Candid Engineer Heads Union Oil
Biography/ Business
N/A
1965 (January 11)
High
Article about Fred Hartley, UBC alumnus and president of Union Oil Company of California.
Chemists Score Gain-Coenzyme A, Vital to Bodily Function, Is Synthesized
Science
N/A
1959 (April 6)
High
Dr. John G. Moffat of the British Columbia Research Council at UBC discovers method to synthesize coenzyme A.
CLASSICAL MUSIC AND DANCE GUIDE Art
1999 (May 7) Mention Mention of the U.B.C. Symphonic Wind Ensemble playing in New York.
Clocking is 0:39
Sports
N/A
1967 (August 6)
Mention
UBC oarsmen win silver medal for Canada in the Sao Paulo Pan-American games, behind the Harvard University team.
Clue to Nitrogen Found by Chance
Science
Robert Reinhold
1968 (June 5)
Mention
Dr. Albert D. Allen of the University of Toronto presents the results of important experiments regarding the possible link between ruthenium and nitrogen at the annual meeting of the Chemical Institute of Canada at UBC.
Coach Rejects New Job Offer
Sports
N/A
1955 (July 10)
High
Jay Fry, graduate student at the University of Miami, turns down offer to coach the UBC Football team.
Coast Guard Leads Harvard by 36 Points in College Sail Sports N/A 1962 (June 22) Medium
UBC is third in in the Intercollegiate North American Sailing Championship.
College Courses Reflect a Growing Interest in Russian Language, People and Government
Education/ International relations/ Language
Benjamin Fine
1946 (October 6)
Mention
North American Universities, including UBC, expand their offerings of Russian language and culture.
College in Canada; Tuition North of the Border Can Be a Steal Education
Sheldon Teitelbaum
2000 (November 12) Medium
Cheap Canadian tuition compared to U.S. Negative mention in regards to UBC as "too big, impersonal and bureaucratic for an undergraduate”.
Columbia Awards 78 Scholarships Academia N/A 1926 (April 21) Mention James F. Herd (UBC History) is named as "alternate" for university scholarship.
Columbia Awards University Honors Academia N/A 1929 (April 20) Mention
Margaret Marion Mitchell selected as one of the recipients of Curtis University scholarships.
Columbia is Ready for Big Conference Academia N/A 1923 (June 10) Mention
Professor F. G. C. Wood attending conference at Columbia University, USA.
Columbia Nearing Bicentennial End
Academia
N/A
1954 (October 24)
Mention
Homer Armstrong Thompson, from UBC, attends celebration of Columbia University's bicentennial as delegate.
Conformity Assailed
Other
N/A
1956 (June 18)
High
Dr. Norman A. M. MacKenzie tells Stanford University students in commencement speech to beware of the "tyranny of conformity."
Conservationists Help Pulp Mill
Environment
Lawrence E. Davies
1969 (September 21)
Mention
Dr. Ian McTagat Cowan, Dean of Graduate Studies at UBC and expert on deer and birds, is part of a panel of experts hired by US Plywood-Champion Papers, Inc. to recommend a site for a pulp mill.
Courtney Beats, Johnson for Olympic 800-Meter Run Title Sports N/A
1956 (November 26) Mention
UBC team beats Russia team in four oars without coxswain.
Crustacean Missing Link is Found
Science
N/A
1955 (January 27)
High
Howard L. Sanders, UBC B.A. alumnus, finds creatures that seem to bridge gap between different groups of crustaceans.
Cut in Life Span Laid to Smoking Health/Science Walter Sullivan
1963 (November 12) Medium
Dr. Donald O. Anderson of UBC is quoted at length; he comments on a study by an American scientist linking smoking to a shorter lifespan.
Dawn Fraser Sets Two Records in Finals Sports N/A
1962 (November 25) Mention
Canada's rowing team, represented by UBC, loses to New Zealand in the seventh British Commonwealth games.
Deaths BEST, RAYMOND VICTOR
Obituary
N/A
2001 (June 8)
High
Death of Raymond Victor Best, Professor of Palaeontology at McMaster University and UBC. Dies within a day alongside brother, Alan Thomson Best, naturalist and sculptor.
Deaths PRYCE, , MAURICE HENRY LECORNEY, FRS
Obituary
N/A
2003 (July 27)
High
Death of Maurice Henry Lecorney Pryce, Emeritus Professor of physics at UBC and Fellow of the Royal Society.
Dominion Theatre festival
Art
James Montagnes
1953 (April 26)
Medium
Ben Jonson's "Volpone" will be performed by the Players Club Alumni at UBC during the Dominion Drama Festival.
Downtown Montreal Rising
Real Estate/ Urban Planning
Charles J. Lazarus
1960 (January 13)
High
David S. Owen, UBC alumnus and vice president of Webb & Knapp (Canada), Ltd., is supervising the Place Ville Marie construction project in Montréal.
Dr. Boyd H. Bode, 79, Taught Philosophy Obituary N/A 1953 (March 30) Medium
Dr. Boyd H. Bode, known for his work in the philosophy of education, dies at 79.
Dr. Garnet Sedgewick
Obituary
N/A
1949 (September 5)
High
Dr. Garnet Cladwin Sedgewick, former head of the English Department at UBC, dies at 67.
Dr. Harold Hibbert, Retired Chemist, Dies at 67 Obituary N/A 1945 (May 15) High
Dr. Harold Hibbert, UBC alumnus and well-known chemist, dies at 67.
Dr. Harry G. V. Evans Obituary N/A 1956 (November 4) Mention
Dr. Harry G. V. Evans, a research chemist and former UBC employee, dies at 32.
Dr. Harry Katznelson
Obituary
N/A
1965 (February 11)
High
Dr. Harry Katznelson—UBC alumnus, notable agricultural microbiologist, violinist, children’s author, and fellow of the Royal Society of Canada—dies at 52.
Dr. Myron Weaver, Dean at Union U., 62
Obituary
N/A
1963 (December 26)
High
Dr. Weaver, former dean of the UBC Medical College, dies at 62.
Dr. Suzzallo Dead; A Noted Educator
Obituary
N/A
1933 (September 26)
Mention
Dr. Henry Suzzallo, important educator in Washington, passed away. He had received an LL. D. (Legum Doctor) degree from UBC.
Dr. T. W. Vaughan, Geologist, is Dead
Obituary
N/A
1952 (January 17)
Mention
Dr. T.W. Vaughan, who was awarded an LL. D. (Legum Doctor) by UBC, dies.
Dr. Thomas C Hebb Dies at 59
Obituary
N/A
1938 (August 16)
High
Dr. Thomas Hebb, Physics professor and department head at UBC, dies at 59.
Dr. William E. Graham Dies
Obituary
N/A
1937 (December 27)
High
Dr. William Ernest Graham, UBC alumnus known for his research in the tanning and leather industries, dies at 38.
Drinking in Home Setting Backed by Study to Prevent Alcoholism
Science/ Alcoholism
N/A
1967 (October 12)
Mention
J.H. Quastel, Professor of Neurochemistry at UBC, participates in US study that proposes drinking in family settings and better regulation to lower alcoholism rates.
Economist Doubts Fish Industry Role In National Growth
Economics
N/A
1965 (November 18)
High
Dr. Anthony D. Scott, an economist, of UBC tells representatives of the World Fishing Industry that fishing had never contributed to the economic growth of nations.
Educator Sparks Canada Power
Biography
N/A
1959 (March 2)
High
Article is about Chancellor Grauer, boss of the-giant British Columbia Electric Company and Chancellor of the University of British Columbia.
Effect of Smoking on Blood Studied
Health/Science
N/A
1953 (September 18)
Mention
Dr. William Boyd, Professor of Pathology at UBC, is one of the speakers at the 18th Annual Congress of the International College of Surgeons.
Elbow Room Held Brotherhood Key
Religion/ Politics/ Sociology
N/A
1953 (November 12)
Medium
Dr. Norman A.M. Mackenzie, president of UBC, speaks at National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Elected as a Trustee of Teachers Insurance
Other
N/A
1948 (February 21)
High
Dr. Norman A.M. MacKenzie of UBC is elected as trustee of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America.
Elizabeth Plants Tree in Vancouver
Other
Laurie Johnston
1951 (October 21)
Mention
Princess Elizabeth and Edinburgh Duke briefly attend UBC football game.
Evelyn McKay, Founded Unit to Aid Blind Musicians
Obituary
N/A
1973 (June 1)
Medium
Evelyn C. McKay, UBC alumna and executive director and founder of the Louis Braille Foundation for Blind Musicians, dies at 74.
Eversharp, Inc., Picks Seyer as Its President
Business
N/A
1966 (May 7)
High
Frank H. Seyer, UBC alumnus and director at both Technicolor, Inc. and Schick Electric, Inc., is named president of Eversharp, Inc., a toiletries producer.
Fischer Defeats Taimanov in Chess Chess Al Horowitz 1971 (May 18) Medium
American Bobby Fischer beat the first game of the 10-game match against Mark Taimanov of the Soviet Union in a game held at UBC.
For Saving Charles II's Life British Still Pay Annuity
History
N/A
1928 (November 18)
High
Dr. R.W. Brock, acting president of UBC at the time, is quoted.
Ford Foundation Grants Millions to Spur Training in Ecology
Science
N/A
1968 (June 30)
Medium
UBC receives $483,200 from Ford Foundation to support ecology research and education.
Foreign Exhibits Mark Tool Show
Academia
N/A
1953 (October 22)
Mention
William M. Armstrong, associate professor of metallurgy at UBC, received one of three $2,000 awards for "outstanding leadership in the classroom and laboratory" from the American Metal Society.
Fraternities Upheld Student Life N/A 1936 (August 30) Mention Phi Kappa Sigma admits UBC Chapter.
French Canada Sets a Definite Goal
Politics/ Language Frank Bohn 1925 (May 3) Mention
On French & English: Professor Mack Eastman, head of the Department of History, is quoted on Canada's bilingualism.
Funeral for Dr. Nitobe
Obituary
N/A
1933 (October 19)
Mention
Dr. Nitobe passed away and Dean R. W. Brock and Professor H.F. Angus of UBC paid tribute to Dr. Nitobe.
German Eight Triumphs, With Navy Finishing Fifth Sports
Allison Danzig
1960 (September 4) Medium
Canada's rowing team, represented by UBC, finishes second in rowing Olympics race.
Germs from Hand to Hand
Sciences
N/A
1926 (November 13)
High
Two UBC researchers (Dr. H.W. Will and Miss Helen Matthews) carry out tests showing that germs can be transferred with handshakes.
Giant 'Marine Test Tubes' To Gauge Ocean Pollution
Science
Walter Sullivan
1974 (January 2)
Mention
Dr. Timothy Parsons of UBC is one of the science coordinators of a large study analyzing ocean pollution.
Giants Sign Canadian Star Sports N/A 1960 (January 13) High
Bill Crawford, a UBC tackle, is signed by the New York Giants of the National Football League.
Giants to Engage Packers Tonight
Sports
Robert L. Teague
1960 (August 22)
Mention
UBC lineman Bill Crawford mentioned as a newcomer who will receive attention during the game.
Giants Trim Football Squad By Releasing Five Rookies
Sports
N/A
1964 (July 17)
Mention
Roy Shatzko, a UBC football player (guard), released by the New York Giants.
Girl Sets Canadian Record in Distance Plunge, 63 Feet
Sports
N/A
1929 (December 19)
Mention
Margaret Riggs' Canadian record for women on for the distance plunge surpassed by Peggy Vandervoort's.
Girls Go to Prague Sports N/A 1930 (August 24) High
UBC's women's basketball team going to Prague to compete in the women's Olympic games.
Gnup Gets Coaching Post
Sports
N/A
1955 (June 30)
High
Frank T. Gnup named coach of the UBC Thunderbirds of the Evergreen Football Conference.
Gordon Hamilton of Columbia, 75; Social-Work Professor Dies
Obituary
N/A
1967 (March 11)
Medium
Gordon Hamilton, former UBC School of Social Work professor and recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, dies at 75.
Handshaking Dangers
Science
N/A
1928 (June 19)
High
Head of Bacteriological Department at UBC says that approximately 1/3 of infectious diseases in Canada are transferred via handshakes.
Harvard, Yale, Face Stiff Races
Sports
N/A
1963 (May 7)
Mention
President of American National Association of Amateur Oarsmen calls UBC rowing team, which won in Sao Paulo competition, "great."
Helen G. M'Gill, 76, A Canadian Jurist Dies
Obituary
N/A
1947 (February 28)
Mention
Helen G. MacGill, for many years Canada's only woman jurist who received an honorary LL. D. (Legum Doctor) from UBC, dies at 76.
Herbert Marler Diplomat, 63, Dies Obituary N/A 1940 (February 1) Medium
Herbert Marler, Doctor of Laws from UBC and Canadian diplomat, dies at 63.
Howie M'Phee Dies Obituary N/A 1940 (December 1) High
Howie McPhee, Canadian Olympic sprinter and UBC alumnus, dies at 24.
Huskies' Crew First Sports N/A 1958 (May 25) Medium UBC loses to Washington regatta team.
Ideas and Trends: For Good Reason, Insects Rest at Noon
Science
N/A
1975 (February 16)
Medium
This article mentions a report on insect activity by William G. Wellington, director of the Institute of Animal Resource Ecology at UBC.
If You're a Canadian Student, Bed-pushing is the newest Craze
Other
Tania Long
1961 (February 19)
High
Bed-pushing game that has become popular in Canada is said to have originated at UBC.
Immigrant in Canada Everybody's Fool--and Nobody's
Other
Edward Cowan
1968 (May 14)
Medium
Joachim Foikis, immigrant from Europe and UBC alumnus (Religion), tries to revive the medieval profession of "fool" in Canada.
In Canada, a Dark Horse
Politics
N/A
1968 (January 22)
High
John N. Turner, UBC alumnus (honours degree in political science) and former sprint champion, described as potential successor to Lester B. Pearson as head of the Liberal Party.
Iris Displays Put Other Bloom in the Shade
Academia/ Botany
N/A
1953 (May 24)
Mention
Thomas M. C. Taylor, director of the new Botanic Garden at UBC, to give a lecture during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Presby Memorial Garden in New Jersey.
Irish Team Wins in Rugby
Sports
N/A
1953 (March 27)
High
UBC loses 19-10 in rugby game against Queens University team from Belfast.
Irma E Hoffmann Married in Jersey
Other
N/A
1937 (September 19)
Mention
William Douglas Wallace, who received a B.A. from UBC, married Irma Elfrieda Hoffman.
It's a Long Long Way from Gitche Gumee Art
John Canaday
1969 (August 10) Medium
UBC loans exhibition of First Nations art made up of 7,000 pieces for Montréal's "Man and His World" fair.
It's Not Every House a Mother in Law Can't Stand
Architecture
Rita Reif
1971 (August 18)
High
Article about a house perched 100 feet above the sea on a rocky plateau, “which looks like two giant stereo speakers jutting out from the hillside" and designed by Bruno Freschi, UBC associate professor and head of the Graduate Program in Architecture.
James Robson, 72, Dies
Obituary
N/A
1959 (March 24)
High
James Goodfellow Robson, owner of the Timberland Lumber Company, and who donated $250,000 to UBC, dies at 72.
Japan and China Clash at Seattle Institute
International Relations N/A 1928 (July 26) Mention
F. N. Soward, Professor of History at UBC, is quoted.
Jean Burton Dies; Noted as Author Obituary N/A
1952 (January 20) Medium
Jean Burton, noted author (best-seller: “Lydia Pinkham Is Her Name”) and UBC alumna, dies at 47 of a heart ailment.
Kootenay and Cariboo: In the Wild Hinterlands of BC Tourism
Robert Francis 1952 (May 4) Mention
UBC cited as point of interest for tourists in British Columbia.
Lag in Russian Studies
International Relations
Otto R. Reischer
1954 (December 17)
Mention
The New York Times publishes Otto R. Reischer’s letter (Special Lecturer in the Departments of Economics and Slavonic Studies) on reasons why there is a lack of interest in Russian studies in the US.
Leon J. Koerner
Obituary
N/A
1972 (September 26)
High
Leon J. Koerner, lumber industrialist and important UBC donor who held an honorary Doctor of Laws from UBC, dies at 80.
Leslie Fournier, 60, Pipeline Executive
Obituary
N/A
1961 (July 7)
Medium
Leslie T. Fournier, UBC alumnus and treasurer and vice-president of the Eastern Pipe Line Company, dies at 60.
Liberty Weighed in Newfoundland
Politics
Raymond Daniell
1957 (February 24)
Mention
Professor John Deutsch of UBC appointed member of commission tasked with analyzing Newfoundland's relationship with Canada since joining the confederation.
Lobotomy by Drug Charged to Soviet
Other
N/A
1975 (March 3)
High
Dr. Norman Hirt of UBC Medical School says that secret police of Soviet Union performed "chemical lobotomy" on dissidents.
Ludmilla A. Alihan Becomes a Bride
Other
N/A
1938 (November 14)
High
Miss Ludmilla Aissa Alihan, author and lecturer and UBC alumna, gets married in New York.
Lynch Reflects on Year as Head Of African Institute at Columbia Academia
Gerald Fraser 1972 (May 28) High
Article about Hollis R. Lynch, UBC alumnus and director of Columbia University's Institute of African Studies.
Macskasy Gains Chess Title Other N/A 1958 (September 1) High
Dr. Elod Macskasy, UBC mathematics instructor, wins Canadian chess championship.
Magazine Revived: British Columbia University Publishes Pacific Affairs
International Relations
N/A
1961 (May 21)
High
Pacific Affairs scholarly journal resumes publication after Pacific Institute moves to UBC from New York.
Margaret Gets Law Degree
Honorary degrees
N/A
1958 (July 26)
High
Princess Margaret gets honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UBC.
Maurice J. Shore, Psychologist, 59
Obituary (alumnus, psychologist)
N/A
1961 (July 15)
High
Dr. Maurice J. Shore, UBC alumnus, psychologist and author of book on the Russian educational system, dies at 59.
McGill to Honor 5 May 26
Other
N/A
1954 (April 8)
Medium
Dr. Norman A.M. Mackenzie of UBC to be awarded an honorary degree from McGill University.
Memo on Canada for Mr. Kennedy
International Relations
Bruce Hutchison
1961 (May 14)
Mention
Article describes, hypothetically, what will happen when Kennedy visits Canada, and a conversation with UBC president is described.
Middlebury Ski Victor
Sports
N/A
1948 (January 1)
Mention
UBC comes fifth in national intercollegiate ski jumping contests in Sun Valley.
Miss Floyd Gains
Sports
N/A
1959 (June 6)
Mention
Susan Butt, UBC tennis player, loses 6-4; 6-3 to Joyce Pniewski in the US Lawn Tennis college girls' championship.
Miss Walsh is Skating Victor
Sports
Michael Strauss
1972 (February 29)
High
Sophomore Lisa Richardson of UBC wins gold medal at the World University Winter Games in skiing at Whiteface Mountain, New York.
Model Shows Flow of Vancouver Tides
Science
N/A
1955 (January 5)
High
The National Research Council finishes a scale model of First Narrows at UBC. The model will be used to assess the effect on tides from piers, causeways, and other constructions.
More in U.S. Pick Canada For Study
Education
Edward Cowan
1968 (April 14)
High
Article discusses increase in applications to Canadian graduate schools by American students, as a result on policy changes implemented by the US government regarding draft. Ian McTaggart-Cowan, Dean of Graduate Studies at UBC, is quoted.
Ms. Marjorie Smith
Obituary
N/A
1956 (October 28)
High
Marjorie Smith, director of UBC’s School of Social Work, dies at 49.
Music: Pioneer Spirit; Three Vital Forces in Vancouver Cited for International Arts Festival
Art
Howard Taubman
1959 (July 18)
Medium
UBC and Nicholas Goldschmidt cited as the third of five reasons why the Vancouver International Festival came into existence.
Must Outlaw War Says League Agent
International Relations
N/A
1928 (July 24)
Mention
Dr. R.W. Brock, acting president of UBC at the time, is quoted.
Navy Crew Loses Heat in the Olympics Sports N/A
1960 (September 1) Medium
Canada's rowing team, from UBC, defeats the Naval Academy rowing team.
Navy Eight Wins 28th Time in a Row Sports N/A 1954 (May 30) Mention UBC loses consolation race to Stanford.
Navy Retains Western Sprint Rowing Laurels by Defeating Stanford Eight
Sports
N/A
1955 (May 29)
Medium
UBC rowing team wins consolation race at Western sprint championship.
New Drug is Cited in Arthritis Care
Science
N/A
1957 (August 23)
High
Dr. Arthur W. Bagnall, Associate Professor of Medicine at UBC, carries out important study on anti-malaria agent in the context of arthritis care.
New Elements Named
Chemistry
N/A
1947 (February 2)
Medium
Dr. K. R. Mackenzie of UBC is a co-discoverer of chemical element astatine.
New Post for Dr. Dodds
Education
N/A
1951 (November 22)
Medium
Dr. Norman MacKenzie, UBC President, named trustee of Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching.
New Zealand Wins in Rugby
Sports
NA
1962 (March 23)
High
UBC Thunderbirds lose 32-3 against New Zealand University in an exhibition game.
Newton Wolverton, Canadian Educator and Veteran of Our Civil War Dead
Obituary
N/A
1932 (February 2)
High
Newton Wolverton, one of the first faculty members at UBC, dies at 86.
Nine Roosters Sail with Missionaries Other N/A
1927 (August 10) High
Dr. Frederick H. MacKenzie, educated at UBC, is in the care of nine white Leghorn roosters going to Turkey to improve Turkish Breed.
No Title
Sports
N/A
1955 (July 3)
High
UBC rowing team attends civic reception from the city after out-rowing a Russian team at the Henley Regatta.
Norman Robertson, 64, Is Dead; Canada's Former Envoy to US
Obituary
N/A
1968 (July 18)
High
Norman A. Robertson, UBC alumnus (B.A., 1923), former UBC instructor, and leading foreign service officer, dies at 64.
NYU sets Up International Center
Academia
N/A
1965 (March 31)
Medium
Dr. Thomas M. Franck, UBC alumnus and professor of law and an authority on international law, is named director of the newly established Center for International Studies at New York University.
Okinawa's Return to Japan is Urged
International Relations
Takashi Oka
1968 (November 24)
Mention
Professor Shuichi Kato, art critic and aesthetician at UBC, participates in week-long seminar on Japan.
One S.O.B. Was Enough for Arthur Hill
Television
Robert Berkvist
1971 (October 24)
Medium
Arthur Hill, former UBC law and liberal arts student and actor in ABC's Owen Marshall, is interviewed in this article.
Oregon State Varsity Loses
Sports
N/A
1957 (May 26)
High
UBC beats Oregon State College in heavyweight regatta race.
Out of Character
Other
John Kieran
1932 (February 2)
Mention
Lester Patrick mentions his son Lynn is at UBC.
Outline of a Hectic Quarter-Century History N/A 1944 (June 18) High
Review of Professor F. H. Soward’s (from UBC) book on world history from 1918-1943.
Oxford and Cambridge Crews Train to Have at Each Other Once Again
Sports
N/A
1964 (March 28)
Mention
John Lecky, a Canadian Olympian from the University of British Columbia, to participate in the 110th race between Oxford and Cambridge crews.
Oxonian for Harvard
Academia
N/A
1929 (September 25)
Mention
UBC Greek Professor Otis J. Todd appointed as lecturer at Harvard University for the academic year.
Pacific Institute Leaving Country
International Relations
N/A
1960 (December 7)
High
The Institute of Pacific Relations leaves New York and will settle at UBC, where the institute was offered a home for free after financial difficulties in New York.
Parley Says Oil Cut Reduces Fertilizer; Monsoon Shift Held Threat to World Food Supply Drought Has Wide Impact
Science
Walter Sullivan
1974 (January 26)
Mention
Dr. Kenneth Hare, meteorologist and former UBC President, is mentioned in this article about weather changes and their effects.
Pearson Appoints 2 to Top CBC Posts
Journalism
N/A
1968 (January 20)
High
George F. Davidson, UBC alumnus and active civil employee of the government, appointed president of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
Percy M Barr, 63, Forestry Pioneer
Obituary
N/A
1960 (August 28)
High
Forestry Professor Percy M. Barr, UBC alumnus and pioneer forester, dies at 63.
Physician in Quarantine
Biography
N/A
1969 (August 2)
High
Dr. William Raymond Carpentier, UBC Medical School alumnus, is quarantined with Apollo 11 astronauts.
Physicist Doesn't Care
International Relations N/A 1959 (January 6) High
UBC physicist Dr. Friedrich A. Kaempffer says he does not care about Russian rocket.
Plane Maker Appoints a Director
Business
N/A
1966 (June 4)
Mention
Fred L. Hartley, UBC alumnus and president of the Union Oil Company of California, named to the board of North American Aviation.
Portrait of an Alberta Wildcatter
Business/ Biography
N/A
1972 (January 28)
Medium
Portrait of John C. Rudolph, UBC alumnus and founder and president of Bluemount Resources, an oil firm.
Power Issue in Canada
Politics/ Economic development
N/A
1958 (May 11)
High
Dr. Gordon Shrum, UBC physicist, calls on federal and provincial governments to finance program aimed at the development of hydroelectric power of Fraser River.
Pressures Forcing Changes in Canada
Education
Jay Walz
1968 (January 12)
Mention
UBC quoted as having a $6-million biological, science, oceanography and fisheries complex. Article deals with changes in education in Canada, as schools and educations face new demands.
Princeton Group to Study Abroad
Academia
N/A
1929 (June 16)
Mention
UBC will be cooperating with the International Summer School of Geology from Princeton University (Summer School team visiting British Isles).
Prize-Winning Student Center Adds a Striking Note to Campus in British Columbia
Architecture
N/A
1962 (July 15)
High
Pictures of the Koerner House, building that was awarded the Gold medal by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Prof. John Grace
Obituary
N/A
1955 (March 9)
High
Dr. John Grace, UBC alumnus and Cambridge University (England) professor of modern languages, passes away at 48.
Prof. Shuichi Kusaka of Princeton Drowns
Obituary
N/A
1947 (September 5)
Medium
Princeton physicist Shuichi Kusaka, who received his B.A. from UBC, drowns at age 31.
Read, Rowing Coach, Retires Sports N/A 1958 (January 14) High UBC rowing coach Frank Read retires.
Record-Breaking Hens
Other
E.A. Lloyd (letter to NYTimes)
1927 (November 14)
High
At the Agassiz contest in B.C.: Hen No.6, bred and owned by UBC, lays eggs for 213 consecutive days and makes an official world record of 352 eggs laid in 52 weeks.
Relation of Land to Disease Hinted
Health/ Science
Harold M. Schmeck
1963 (November 18)
Medium
Professor Harry V. Warren, geologist at UBC, is quoted; he comments on the relationship between diseases and type of land on which people live.
Revolutionary Device Would Tame Energy Of Hydrogen Bomb for Peaceful Uses
Science/ International Relations
N/A
1958 (August 31)
Medium
Summer meeting of American Physical Society is held at UBC.
Rugby Raised to Major Sport Sports N/A 1928 (March 18) High Rugby raised to the status of major sport; soccer lowered to a minor rank at UBC.
Sarnia Adds Three Players
Sports
N/A
1955 (August 7)
Medium
Paul LaPointe from the UBC rugby team moves to the Sarnia Imperials of the Ontario Rugby Football Union.
Scientists in Exchange
Academia
N/A
1937 (April 4)
High
Dr. Daniel Buchanan of UBC goes to UCLA and his colleague Leonard from UCLA goes to UBC for the summer.
Scientists Urged to Cure Ill World Science N/A 1938 (December 29) Mention
Dr. Harry V. Warren of UBC named fellow of the Geological Society of America.
Scientists Weigh Future of Pacific
Science
Walter Sullivan
1975 (August 20)
Medium
Nearly 1,000 scientists from a variety of nations to attend 13th meeting of the Pacific Science Association is held at UBC.
Senators Warned on Mercury Peril
Biology/ Environment
Richard D. Lyons
1971 (May 21)
Mention
During a senate hearing, Dr. John M. Wood, associate professor of biochemistry at the University of Illinois, says chemists at UBC are investigating the arsenic levels in fish.
Shakespeare's World: A Stage for Study
Literature
Robert Reinhold
1971 (Aug 29)
Medium
UBC sponsors the first World Shakespeare Congress, held in Vancouver.
Sherwood Lett, 68, Chief Of British Columbia Courts
Obituary
N/A
1964 (July 26)
High
Sherwood Lett, Chief Justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court and Chancellor of UBC between 1951 and 1957, dies at 68.
Speaking of Books
Literature
Donald Adams
1959 (November 29)
High
Review of "Canadian Literature: A Quarterly of Criticism and Review", the second literary magazine in Canada.
Species Evolving from a Waterfish
Science
N/A
1968 (June 9)
Medium
Dr. C.C. Lindsay, former UBC ichthyology professor and now at the University of Manitoba, suggests that whitefish is starting to evolve into different species.
St Catharine's Crew Wins
Sports
N/A
1960 (July 10)
High
UBC rowing team loses to a St. Catharine's rowing club and will not represent Canada during the Olympics in Rome.
St. Catharines Wins Two Races, Holds Lead in Canadian Henley
Sports
N/A
1966 (July 30)
Mention
The Burnaby Lake Aquatic Association rowing team, composed of four UBC oarsmen, came second behind the St. Catharines team in one of the races of the 84th Royal Canadian Henley regatta.
Stuart Falconer Dead
Obituary
N/A
1959 (April 27)
High
Stuart Alexander Falconer, 1924 UBC alumnus and chief metallurgist for the American Cyanamid Company, dies at 60.
Student Built Minicars Tested in Detroit
Engineering
Jerry M. Flint
1972 (August 13)
Medium
UBC students win grand prize (no money) in car-building competition (“Urban Vehicle Design Competition”) which were tested at General Motors Corporation in Detroit.
Students to Make Family Life Study Sociology
Joseph Herzberg
1967 (October 1) Mention
UBC participates in program sending students to three different countries (West Germany, Japan, and India) to study family life.
Tarkington Heads Continental
Business
N/A
1964 (September 1)
Medium
Fred L. Hartley, UBC chemical engineering alumnus, named president of Union Oil Company of California, a leading oil company.
Taylor Absolved of Red Spying
Politics
N/A
1956 (January 7)
Mention
William Henry Taylor, former UBC economics instructor, absolved of being a Communist spy.
Ten-Crew Regatta Planned in West
Sports
N/A
1946 (May 14)
Medium
UBC to compete in 2,000-metre regatta with other 9 American universities.
The Poet Who Came in from the Cold
Poetry
N/A
1965 (July 11)
Mention
Poet Allen Ginsberg to participate in a poetry meeting at UBC following being mistaken for an American spy by Saigon’s Buddhists. The two events possibly unrelated.
The Social Life of Wolves
Environment/ Ecology
Gordon C. Haber
1971 (November 10)
High
Article about Fred L. Hartley, UBC alumnus and president of Union Oil Company of California.
Tilt of the Heron's Neck Is Explained
Zoology
John Noble Wilford
1973 (May 1)
High
Two UBC zoologists (John R. Krebs and Brian Partridge) report in Nature that they have discovered why herons tilt their neck while standing or walking through the water
Tolstoy Centenary Begins Tomorrow
Literature
N/A
1928 (September 9)
Mention
Professor Clarke of the History Department at UBC visits Moscow for Tolstoy's centenary, along with other American scholars.
Top Architectural Award Given To Wood and Concrete Building
Architecture
N/A
1962 (July 15)
High
Thea Koerner House (Graduate Student Centre) at UBC wins top recognition as one of the most striking buildings of its type in many years (Massey Medals for Architecture).
Two Capitals Act
International Relations
Charles Hurd
1940 (August 23) Mention
H.L. Keenleyside, former lecturer at the Department of External Affairs at UBC, nominated member of joint North American defence board.
Two Die in Plane Crash Obituary N/A 1935 (July 31) High Dean R.W. Brock of UBC dies in a plane crash.
U. S. Northwest to Gain From Projects To Develop British Columbia Water Power
Economic development
N/A
1954 (January 6)
Medium
The power plan of Dr. Harry V Warren, a UBC geologist, is cited and described in the article.
U.S. Nazi Says in Canada He Used Rabbi's Guise
Other
N/A
1964 (November 27)
High
The American Nazi leader George Lincoln Rockwell, barred from entering Canada, entered the country to give a speech at UBC, which was ultimately cancelled.
U.S. Offers Military Vessel for Students "Beached" Here
Other
N/A
1950 (June 24)
Mention
Two UBC students among 500 stranded in New York, who couldn't leave because their boat was in violation of international safety rules.
U.S.-Canadian Party to Chart Arctic Area; Warmth Bothers Russians on the Polar Ice
Science/ International Relations
N/A
1954 (July 18)
Medium
Dr. William Cameron, Professor of Oceanography at UBC, to be part of a group of scientists going on a trip to charter the arctic area.
University Comes Down Hard on Bias, Setting Off a Debate Across Canada
Other
Clyde H. Farnsworth
1995 (July 4)
High
Scandal (charges of sexism and racism in the classroom) regarding admissions to the graduate political science program at UBC.
Vancouver Pair Killed by Sniper
Other
N/A
1967 (July 8)
High
David Webster, 31, UBC professor of architecture, and his wife, Marlene, killed by his neighbour, a discharged Canadian Air Force veteran.
Vancouver: Funnel for Fortunes
Other/ Business/ Inequality
N/A
1972 (January 28)
Mention
Walter D. Young, Chairman of the UBC Political Science department, is quoted in this article about prosperity and inequality in Vancouver.
Vancouver's Bid: Is a Lively Summer Festival the Best Way to Foster Healthy Musical Life?
Art
Howard Taubman
1959 (July 26)
Mention
UBC is mentioned as playing an active role in Vancouver's cultural life.
Victoria's Bells Welcome the King
Other
N/A
1939 (May 30)
Mention
Dr. C.G. Sedgewick of UBC writes an address of welcome for the King and the Queen, during their visit to Vancouver.
Vital 'Coenzyme' Synthesized Science N/A 1955 (April 12) High Article on Dr. John Moffat's new method of synthesizing Coenzyme A.
Walter Conducts at Canadian Fete
Art
N/A
1958 (July 21)
Mention
UBC cited as the birth place of the Vancouver International Festival, one of the principal artistic events of BC’s centennial year (1967)
Wars Studied in Effort at Prevention
History
Robert Reinhold
1971 (May 6)
Mention
Dr. Michael Wallace (political scientist) of UBC collaborating with Dr. J. David Singer of the University of Michigan in a research project aimed at identifying factors that cause war as part of a war prevention effort.
Washington Crew Defeats National Champion Sports N/A
1970 (August 16) High
UBC rowing team loses to University of Washington.
Washington Crew is First, With Junior Varsity Next Sports N/A 1973 (May 13) Mention
UBC rowing team comes fourth in the Steward's Cup.
Washington Crew Scores
Sports
N/A
1958 (June 1)
Medium
UBC regatta team loses to Washington State and cannot compete for Henley cup.
Washington Crews Score Tenth Straight Triumphs Sports N/A 1962 (May 27) High
UBC loses to Washington university in 2,000 metre race.
Washington U Ski Victor
Sports
N/A
1951 (February 4)
Medium
UBC comes third in international collegiate ski meet held in Banff, Alberta.
Washington Varsity Eight Gains Narrow Triumph in Coast Race
Sports
N/A
1965 (May 23)
Mention
UBC team comes fourth in final event of the western sprint regatta in Seattle, behind Oregon State University.
Washinton State Captures Title Second Time in Row at Ski Games
Sports
N/A
1953 (February 2)
Medium
George Merry from UBC, only skier to win two individual crowns at international ski meet.
Wegge, Bloom of Sweden Set Skiing Pace in Alberta
Sports
N/A
1964 (February 3)
Medium
UBC ranks third at the 18th annual international collegiate ski meet in Banff, Alberta.
Will Map Changes in Canada's Set-Up
Economics/ Politics
N/A
1937 (August 16)
Medium
H. F. Angus, Professor of Economics at UBC, part of a commission charged with finding a new economic and financial basis for the Canadian confederation to better deal with depressions.
William F. Redding, Long an Educator Obituary N/A 1950 (June 27) High William F. Redding, former UBC professor dies.
William Malkin, 91, Ex-Mayor
Obituary
N/A
1959 (October 15)
High
William H. Malkin, ex-governor of UBC and former Mayor of Vancouver, dies at 91.
Compiled by The Legacy Project at The University of British Columbia (http://legacies.alumni.ubc.ca/)
Williams Not Coming Here
Sports
N/A
1928 (September 4)
High
Olympic sprint champion Percy Williams says he will be attending UBC, despite offers from American universities.
Wins Canadian Basketball Title
Sports
N/A
1931 (May 1)
High
UBC's basketball team wins the Canada championship.
Wood, Field and Stream
Other
Raymond Camp
1949 (January 20)
Mention
UBC wins first place in wapiti (elk) category in hunting contest.
World Record Set by Canadian Eight
Sports
N/A
1962 (August 5)
High
UBC rowing team sets world record for 2,000 metres: 16.8 seconds.
Yale Awards Made for Research Work
Academia
N/A
1927 (May 7)
Mention
Geoffrey William Crickmay (candidate for B.A., Geography and Geology at UBC), wins Yale University scholarship. So does Everett John Lees (B.S., Geology candidate at UBC).
