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.

75th Anniversary for the following event(s) in 2021:

Advisory Service
  • Date: 1946-10-08
  • Subject(s): Departments
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 56.
  • Note: As an experiment and as a consequence of the services offered to veteran students, the departments of Pyschology and Education, and Philosophy are using junior teachers to see if an advisory service would be of benefit to all students at University, not just the veterans (SM6 56).
Alexander College
  • Date: 1946-01-01
  • Subject(s): Schools
  • Source: Alumni News 1.2 (Feb 1947): 3.
  • Note: 10 Oct 1944: Senate discusses how to accommodate returning men and women who will be discharged from the services in the upcoming years. The accommodations must include housing, staff, instructors, and class areas; several buildings in Wilmot Park, used by the Army, may be suitable (SM6 14). 16 May 1945: Senate agrees to arrange courses and tutorial classes to enable veteran students to enter the university, which will include accommodation for veterans with disabilities and those with overseas service, and a counselling and advisory service (SM6 29). A report of the "Special Committee on Post War Plans" and recommendations of the Minister of Veterans Affairs sets out the guidelines on what accommodations are necessary. UNB to receive $150/veteran to cover costs (SM6 30-31). 9 Oct 1945: President reports to Senate that housing for veterans and new students is a serious problem, and that 80 students are in the Lady Beaverbrook residence, 53 in the Gymnasium (SM6 36-37). Jan 1946: Alexander College opens to accommodate returned soldiers from the First World War, in response to the Federal Government's rehabilitation trainning programme. Approximately 180 students started, crowding into the Lady Beaverbrook residence, the basement of the Gymnasium,and city boarding houses. The College, situated close to Wilmot Park in the former Canadian Infantry training centre, included seven classrooms, an adminstration building, common, reading and studying rooms, hospital, art centre, gymnasium, and a canteen. Major D.K. Parr was the Dean. The College also accommodated married veterans and those with families (AN 3). (See also Alfred G. Bailey, The Univerisity Of New Brunswick: Memorial Volume (Fredericton: UNB, 1950) 53-54). 19 Feb 1946: Senate Minutes record that Alexander College has received students, but do not state on what date the college opened (SM6 42-43). 6 Oct 1946: President Gregg reports that negotiations to obtain the Army Training Centre for Alexander College terminated after "long and tedious negotiations," and that the University has obtained a four-year lease on the buildings and grounds. 400 single students are accommodated, and "a substantial number of apartments for married veterans were ready for the September opening" (SM6 53). 15 Apr 1947: In conjunction with the CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp), the University has provided 72 apartments for married veteran students; however, 15 students cannot be accommodated, and 20 additional apartments are needed (SM6 68-69). The construction project cost $68,,388.26, at an average cost of $949.84 per unit (SM6 (14 May 1947), 69).
Beaverbrook Overseas Scholarships
  • Date: 1946-10-08
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 54.
  • Note: The President expresses "the deep appreciation of students, Faculty and Senate in the recent establishment of the Beaverbrook Oversease Scholarships. These Scholarships are a real inspiration." To which Lord Beaverbrook replied that "never was he more deeply pledged to his native Province" (SM6 54). 15 Apr 1947: The first students to receive scholarships are: Stuart D. Baxter, Donald W. Davidson, J. Carlisle Hanson, Ottis I/ Logue, David M. Dickson, G. Herbert Loane, John C. McNair, Katherine F.C. McNaughton, Harris E.D. Videto, and Stephen H. Weyman. Scholarships have a one-year term, but may be extended to a second year if the student work justifies the extension (SM6 67).
Board of Deans established
  • Date: 1946-02-19
  • Subject(s): Deans
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 41
  • Note: President Milton F. Gregg proposes the creation of a Board of Deans, with a salary schedule of $3500 to $4500, depending on length of service. Further Heads of Department are recognised with a salary scale of $3000 to $4000, also depending on length of service. Senate approves; to be effective 1 Feb 1946 (SM6 41-42).
Dean of Applied Science
  • Date: 1946-02-01
  • Subject(s): Deans
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 41.
  • Note: Senate approves Board of Deans at 19 Feb 1946 meeting; Dr. Baird named Dean of Applied Science.
Dean of Arts and Honorary Librarian
  • Date: 1946-02-01
  • Subject(s): Deans
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 41.
  • Note: Senate approves Board of Deans at 19 Feb 1946 meeting; Dr. Bailey named Dean of Arts and Honorary Librarian.
Dean of Arts and Science
  • Date: 1946-02-01
  • Subject(s): Deans
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 41
  • Note: Senate approves Board of Deans at 19 Feb 1946 meeting; Dr. Toole named Dean of Arts and Science.
Dean of Engineering
  • Date: 1946-02-01
  • Subject(s): Deans
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 41.
  • Note: Senate approves Board of Deans at 19 Feb 1946 meeting; Dr. Turner named Dean of Engineering.
Dean of Forestry
  • Date: 1946-02-01
  • Subject(s): Deans
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 41
  • Note: Senate approves Board of Deans at 19 Feb 1946 meeting; Dr. Gibson named Dean of Forestry.
Dean of Science
  • Date: 1946-02-01
  • Subject(s): Deans
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 41.
  • Note: Senate approves Board of Deans at 19 Feb 1946 meeting; Dr. Argue named Dean of Science.
Faculty of Arts and Science
  • Date: 1946-05-15
  • Subject(s): Faculties
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 50.
  • Note: Senate resolves to recognise the Faculty of Arts and Science as distinct (SM6 50).
Faculty of Engineering created
  • Date: 1946-05-15
  • Subject(s): Faculties
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 50.
  • Note: Senate resolves to recognise the Faculty of Engineering as distinct (SM6 50). 8 Oct 1946: Senate accepts recommendation that certain Applied Sciences Faculties, including Engineering, increase from a four-year programme to a five-year programme (SM6 55). 18 Feb 1947: Senate approves changing programme to a five-year curriculum (SM6 58).
Faculty of Forestry created
  • Date: 1946-05-15
  • Subject(s): Faculties
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 50.
  • Note: After examining the curriculum of Forestry, a special committee requests that Forestry become a separate Faculty, with five departments created: Forest Management, Forest Biology, Forest Engineering, Forest Utilization, Silviculture. Senate decides that the Faculty of Forestry be created with Forest Entomology and Forest Engineering recognised as departments; as needed the other departments will be created (SM6 50). 8 Oct 1946: Senate accepts recommendation that certain Applied Sciences Faculties, including Forestry, increase from a four-year programme to a five-year programme (SM6 55). 18 Feb 1947: Senate approves changing programme to a five-year curriculum (SM6 58).
Medical and Health Services for Students
  • Date: 1946-02-19
  • Subject(s): Miscellaneous
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 43
  • Note: President notes the "dire need" for medical services for University and Alexander College students, and suggests that a young doctor just out of the services be hired to look at health conditions on campus, and give medical attention to students once or twice/week (SM6 43). 8 Oct 1946: A medical service is established at Alexander College for all University students; Dr. Robert Chalmers conducted medical exams. Mrs. D.K. Parr is supervisor, and a veteran student's wife is resident nurse (both are registered nurses) (SM6 53).

70th Anniversary for the following event(s) in 2021:

Bonar Law - Bennett Library
  • Date: 1951-05-15
  • Subject(s): Buildings
  • Source: Alumni News 3.5 (Jun 1949): 2. Alumni News 5.2 (Apr 1951): 2.
  • Note: After Lord Beaverbrook announces the creation of a trust fund of $250,000 to build either a rink or a wing to the University library, the trustees make the decision to add to the Library. Prof. J. Harry Moore engages to do the architechtural and engineering work, and with the assistance of students the work is set to proceed in the Summer of 1949 (AN 2.4 (1948): 3; AN 3.2 (Dec. 1948): 2; AN 3.3 (March 1949): 2). Alumni News announces that the contract for construction is awarded to MacPherson and Myles Construction. Construction started 28 May 1949, and set to complete 1 Nov. 1949 (AN 3.5 (Jun 1949): 2. Alumni News reports that the collections of Bonar Law, David Lloyd George, and Richard Bedford Bennett (procured by Lord Beaverbrook) will be housed in the library. 15 May 1951: At the official opening of the Library, the Rt. Hon. Richard Law, MP, was principal speaker (son of Bonar Law); Captain R.V. Bennett, brother of former prime minister; Countess Frances Lady Lloyd George all attended. Photographs taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt for Time and Life magazines (AN 5.3 (Jun 1951): 2.
Doctor of Philosophy
  • Date: 1951-07-01
  • Subject(s): Graduate Degrees
  • Source: Alumni News 5.2 (Apr 1951): 2.
  • Note: The 3-year program -- a Masters degree available after 1 year -- will be supervised by Dr. Frank J. Toole, dean of graduate studies. Course available only in one field of study: organic chemistry (AN 5.2: 2). May 1953: First PhDs awarded to Donald MacDnald (MSc 1951), Ronald Kelley (BSc 1950, MSc 1951) and Sandy Figdor (MSc 1951), all in organic chemistry (Montague 140).
Hanson, Richard Burpee - Scholarship
  • Date: 1951-01-01
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: Alumni News 5.1 (Feb 1951): 6.
  • Note: A $300 [$450 in 2004] annual scholarship to a male sutdent who has the highest standing in 2nd year English and history is established by Mrs. R.B. Hanson of Fredericton (AN 5.1: 6).
Jones, Dr. C.C. - Memorial Scholarship
  • Date: 1951-01-01
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: Alumni News 5.2 (Apr 1951): 3.
  • Note: Associated Alumni establish scholarship in Dr. Jones' honour. Present day scholarship is valued at $250.00 for a second-year student in Mathematics, whose record must be "(1) First division standing in either Mathematics 1003/1013 or 1053/1063. (2) General standing in all other subjects of the first year. (3) The worthiness of the student. Holders of a major scholarship are ineligible" (http://www.unb.ca/calendar/undergraduate/awards.cgi? name=jones&conditions=mathematics&campus=&fac=ALL&id=1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C6%2C 8&tables=awardsSubLevel1).
Magee, Fred - $25,000
  • Date: 1951-05-15
  • Subject(s): Endowments/Gifts
  • Source: Alumni News 5.3 (Jun 1951): 2.
  • Note: (Verify exact date -- AN says that it was during the Encaenial meeting) Fred Magee (Class of 1897) donates $25,000 to start a business course at UNB, which could lead to a BComm or B.A. in Business Administration. Senate and representatives from business will draw up the curriculum, and course work could start in September (AN 5.3: 2).
Royal Visit of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
  • Date: 1951-11-06
  • Subject(s): Visitors
  • Source: Alumni News 6.2 (Dec 1951): 4-5.
  • Note: HRH Princess Elizabeth and HRH Prince Philip visit the Bonar Law-Bennett Library, tour part of the campus on foot, and partake of an impromptu tea with President and Mrs. Trueman (AN 6.2: 4-5).