Browse Anniversaries

This dataset contains important dates in UNB history, taken from a variety of sources. Searching can be done in 5-year increments or can be done for a certain date.

95th Anniversary for the following event(s) in 2020:

Vaughan, F.P. -- radio broadcasting equipment
  • Date: 1925-11-12
  • Subject(s): Endowments/Gifts
  • Source: Alumni Bulletin 4.1 (30 January 1926), 6-7.
  • Note: Alumni Bulletin states that Mr. Vaughan presented the equipment and the first broadcast was on 12 Nov 1925. The Department of Physics houses the equipment, and Professor Baird and Mr. Vaughan tested it.

90th Anniversary for the following event(s) in 2020:

Department of Economics and Political Science created
  • Date: 1930-11-25
  • Subject(s): Departments
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943, 44.
  • Note: Dr. W.C. Keirstead recommends that the Economics and Philosophy department "be divided into two departments, one to be known as that of Economics and Political Science, the other Philosophy and Education" (44).
Department of Philosophy and Education
  • Date: 1930-11-25
  • Subject(s): Departments
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943, 44
  • Note: Dr. W.C. Keirstead recommends that the Economics and Philosophy department "be divided into two departments, one to be known as that of Economics and Political Science, the other Philosophy and Education" (44).
International Paper Co. - $10,000
  • Date: 1930-11-14
  • Subject(s): Endowments/Gifts
  • Source: President's Reports (1929-1930): 153.
  • Note: President's Report states that the donation was used to purchase equipment for the new Forestry Building (PR 153).
Lady Beaverbrook's Residence
  • Date: 1930-09-01
  • Subject(s): Buildings
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943
  • Note: The idea of building a residence did not start in 1928. In the Senate Minutes of 26 Feb. 1895, the students petitioned to have a residence established. A Senate committee was formed, Senate agreeing in principal with the idea (SM 496). Tenders were submitted on 23 May 1900, and Senate agree "that the tender of Robert Maxwell, St. John [sic] for a brick and stone building be accepted the figures being $15,470 being the lowest tender" (SM 665). Although Senate continued to discuss building a residence, and to be petitioned by the students, the matter remained shelved, most likely due to lack of financial means, until Lord Beaverbrook made his offer. Late in 1927, Lord and Lady Beaverbrook offer $100,000 to build the residence (see "Endowments/Gifts" for further information). 13 Jan 1928: Lord Beaverbrook offers to build a residence on University grounds. However, the committee (appointed by Lord B.) feels that a Library would be a "more acceptable memorial to [the late] Lady Beaverbrook" (SM5 8). The decision is deferred until Mr. Justice Crocket communicates with Lord B. (SM5 7-8). 5 Mar 1928: Senate accepts Lord B's offer and expresses "its warm appreciation, not only of this magnificent gift, the largest private gift which has come to the University in its history: but of the munificent contributions which His Lordship and his much lamented gifted wife have previously amde to the cause of higher education in New Brunswick" (SM5 10). Senate agrees to locate the building "on the right side of the road approaching the Science Building" (SM5 11). 14 May 1930: Miss M.M. Green appointed Matron of the Lady Beaverbrook's Residence at a salary of $100/month plus board (SM5 39). 14 Nov. 1930: President's Report states that a "special memorial to Lady Beaverbrook was provided by the turret clock with chimes installed in the tower of the building" (PR 1929-1930: 152). 25 Nov 1930: Committee appointed to prepare for formal opening ceremonies (SM5 45). 14 Nov 1931: The residence was "fully taken up and there was a considerable waiting list of names of those desiring quarters for the present year." Lord B. was unable to come for a formal opening, but visited the building before completion and " expressed himself as exceeding well pleased with the building and its location" (PR 1930-1931: 157). 13 Oct 1936: Letter read into Senate Minutes from Lord Beaverbrook to President C.C. Jones, stating that he was glad the residence was being used and that with "encouragement, [he] would be willing to enlarge it" (SM5, 132).
Neill, Charles E. donates furniture to Library Building
  • Date: 1930-05-15
  • Subject(s): Endowments/Gifts
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943 (15 May 1930), 40. President's Reports (14 Nov 1930): 153
  • Note: Senate expresses thanks to Mr. Neill, General Manager of the Royal Bank of Canada for his donation (SM5 40). The furniture has a value of approximately $6,000 (PR 153).
Party-line telephones installed.
  • Date: 1930-11-25
  • Subject(s): Miscellaneous
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943, 46
  • Note: Senate agrees to install party-line telephones in Engineering, Library, Forestry and Geology, and Memorial buildings (46).
Price Brothers of Quebec - $6,000
  • Date: 1930-11-14
  • Subject(s): Endowments/Gifts
  • Source: President's Reports (1929-1930): 153
  • Note: President's report states that donation enabled the purchase of equipment for the new Forestry building.
Raymond, Dr. R.W. Endowment Fund
  • Date: 1930-05-17
  • Subject(s): Endowments/Gifts
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943, 170.
  • Note: The Executors of the Estate of the late Dr. R. W. Raymond forward payment to the University of $26,000. The heirs of the Estate had contested payment to the residual legatees; estate was awarded by the New York Surrogate Court (SM5 170).
Registrar's office to be located on campus in the Arts' Building
  • Date: 1930-05-14
  • Subject(s): Miscellaneous
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943 (14 May 1930), 34.
  • Note: On the death of Havelock Cay, Senate and Faculty decide that Registrar's Office should be located on campus and that preference for the position of Registrar be given to a graduate of the University. One senator remarked that " it might appear strange to have our degrees signed by a man without a degree" (in 31 Mar 1930 Minutes, p 32). Senate hears Committee report on 14 May 1930 that Registrar will be responsible for collecting fees, taking Minutes (University Secretary), tracking property and rents, accounts payable and receivable, students' records, and general supervision of grounds, properties, and buildings. Salary to be $2,000, and Joseph W. Sears is appointed Registrar. (SM 5 (14 May 1930), 34, 38)

85th Anniversary for the following event(s) in 2020:

Harrison, Thomas - Memorial Scholarship for Mathematics
  • Date: 1935-02-19
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943, 103
  • Note: Bequest made by the late Mrs. Ida G. Harrison for the founding of a scholarship in the memory of Thomas Harrison, former Chancellor of UNB. (SM5, 103) This is an annual prize of $750, given to a student who has completed two years of the program in which the student ishows the greatest promise in Mathematics (http://www. unb.ca/calendar/undergraduate/awards.cgi? name=harrison&conditions=&campus=&fac=ALL&id=1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C6%2C8&tables =awardsSubLevel1).
Hoben, Thomas - Scholarship
  • Date: 1935-10-02
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: President's Reports (1934-1935): 261.
  • Note: The late Dr. T. Allen Hoben (class of 1895) bequeaths $1000 for a scholarship in his father's name (PR 1934-1935: 261). Current day value is $200 and is given to a undergraduate student who demonstrates financial need.
Maritime Forest Ranger School
  • Date: 1935-02-19
  • Subject(s): Schools
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 29
  • Note: 19 Feb 1935: A tentative report to Senate suggesting the possibility of establishing a Forest Ranger school -- 4 four-year programme, four-month practicum -- the report is tabled (SM5 104). 17 May 1944: Dr. J Miles Gibson presents a recommendation that a Forest Ranger school be established. Senate supports the suggestion, and will take up the matter with the Government (SM6 10). 16 May 1945: Senate approves the school and requests representatives to serve on advisory board with the Department of Forestry, provincial governments and wood industries (SM6 29). Province of NB legislated $100, 000 towards school; Prov. of NS to assist also ($50,000). School to be called the "Maritime Forest Ranger School. Governments to pay half costs; industry to pay other half (SM6 30). 9 Oct 1945: Architects plans for building in consideration, and to be started in fall of 1945. The University purchased 75 acres "on the Maryland road for a site" (SM6 37). Duncan A. MacPhail is appointed Director of the School. International Paper offers $25,000 for assistance in operating the school (SM6 38). 19 Feb 1946: Work on building may be completed by 1 May 1946; first class will start on 1 April and be "handled at Alexander College until the buildings are ready." Private company funding totals $75,000 (SM6 43).