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Alma Matters: New Issues of iSchool Newsletters

New issues of Informed (uToronto iSchool) and Insights (UBC School of Information)

News July 25, 2021 


Alma Matters: Changes in Leadership in LIS Schools

As the official end of the 2019-20 academic year approaches, a number of chairs and directors of Canada’s MLIS programs will be completing their terms.

News June 18, 2020 


Erik Kwakkel Appointed New Director of UBC iSchool

Dr. Erik Kwakkel will be the new Director of the School of Information (iSchool) at the University of British Columbia.

News April 13, 2020 


UBC SLAIS Becomes the School of Information

The University of British Columbia today announced that the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS) has officially changed its name to School of Information.

News January 2, 2020 


Save the Date: From Accountability to Memory ACA@UBC 12th Annual Seminar and Symposium

Theme: From Accountability to Memory: The Duty to Document, the Right to Destroy, the Need to Preserve

News May 25, 2019 


Save the Date: Policy Matters ACA@UBC 11th Annual Seminar and Symposium

Theme: Policy Matters

News October 6, 2018 


UBC iSchool Introduces Designing for People (DFP) Graduate Specialization

This is a new opportunity for students interested in the human-centred design of systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, or related areas.

News August 17, 2018 


Nominate a colleague for the 2018 UBC iSchool Distinguished Alumni Award

Nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award must be received by September 15, 2018.

News August 8, 2018 


Save the Date – ACA@UBC 10th Annual Symposium

Theme: Unresolved: Balancing Access and Privacy in the Digital Age

News October 11, 2017 


UBC SLAIS/Journalism/Media Studies Merger Not Moving Ahead

Due to insufficient support for the proposal, UBC’s Acting Dean of Arts decided not to proceed at this time.

News April 22, 2017