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.

85th Anniversary for the following event(s) in 2024:

Brookfield, Dr. J.S. Scholarship in Natural Science
  • Date: 1939-02-18
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943, 120.
  • Note: Dr. Brookfield leaves bequest of 1,561 pounds for an annual scholarship. Committee appointed to define terms. 13 May 1936: Letter in Senate Minutes confirms that the bequest equals $7,754 Can (SM5 125). Committee states that the student receiving this scholarship should be, as determined by the Heads of Science, a sophomore student "most promising in the field of general science," and will receive approximately $260.00/year (SM5 126)
Royal Visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth
  • Date: 1939-06-13
  • Subject(s): Visitors
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943, 177. President's Reports 1938-39, 40.
  • Note: The Senate Minutes summarises "Their Majesties had been entertained at luncheon by the Province of New Brunswick in Lady Beaverbrook's Building" (SM5 (10 Oct 1939): 177). The President's Report states that the Dining Hall was placed at the Lieutenant-Governor's disposal to serve luncheon subsequent to a reception at the Legislative Building. "The University was thus honoured as one of the two Universities in Canada to be visited by Their Majesties on their tour throughout Canada" (PR (28 Sep 1939) 40).
Thompson, Louise - first female professor
  • Date: 1939-09-01
  • Subject(s): Miscellaneous
  • Source: Senate Minutes UNB 1927-1943, 177.
  • Note: 17 May 1939: Dr. W.C. Keirstead requests an assistant for the Department of Philosophy and Education. Salary to start at $1,200 (SM5 175). 10 Oct 1939: President reports to Senate that Miss Louise Thompson was appointed "Assistant" to Professor Keirstead (SM5 177). 17 May 1944: After a leave-of-absence while Ms Thompson continued her education, Senate notes that "Dr. Louise Thompson [is to] be offered a temporary appointment to the chair of Philosophy and Education" (SM6 9). 10 Oct 1944: Dr. Thompson, presently Acting Head of Philosophy and Education, becomes full professor and "given the rank and salary... i.e. $2300.00 per annum plus cost of living bonus for the first year and the usual annual increases" (SM6 13).

80th Anniversary for the following event(s) in 2024:

Bennet, Viscount Richard Bedford
  • Date: 1944-02-15
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 2.
  • Note: Viscount Bennet establishes a trust fund of $7,500 for scholarships at the university (SM6 2).
Canadian Cottons Limited - $10,000
  • Date: 1944-10-10
  • Subject(s): Endowments/Gifts
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 16.
  • Note: Joseph Dolphin, General Manager of Canadian Cottons, presents the University with $10,000 to be used for "industrial research approved by the Minister" (SM6 16). 18 Feb 1947: Senate Minutes indicate that the endowment was used for research in nutrition, and that the corporation made an additional donation of $2,500 for "such purposes as the University may determine" (SM6 63).
Ford Motor Company of Canada - $2,500
  • Date: 1944-02-15
  • Subject(s): Endowments/Gifts
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 1
  • Note: Received donation from Ford Canada, to be used for Library purposes - salaries for cataloguing (SM6 1).
Foster, Captain Walter W.V. - scholarship
  • Date: 1944-10-10
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 13.
  • Note: James D. McKenna of Saint John gifts the University with 70 shares of Bralorne Mines Limited to found a scholarship in Captain Foster's name (SM6 13).
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company - $1,000
  • Date: 1944-02-15
  • Subject(s): Endowments/Gifts
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 1.
  • Note: Donation from Goodyear to be used for library purposes for books in science, economics, and general interest (SM6 1).
Gregg, Brigadier Milton F.
  • Date: 1944-09-03
  • Subject(s): Presidents
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 12.
  • Note: 10 Oct 1944: Brigadier Milton F. Gregg, V.C. is approved as President of the University after Dr. MacKenzie's departure. President Gregg states in his acceptance that although " he had no personal amitions in the academic field, he was anxious to interpret the wishes of the Senate, to make suggestions to them at times, some of which might be impetuous" (SM6 12-13). 16 May 1945: Brigadier Gregg given Honourary Degree of Doctor of Laws (SM6 28).
History of of University of New Brunswick
  • Date: 1944-10-10
  • Subject(s): Miscellaneous
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 17
  • Note: In a Memorandum, former President MacKenzie suggests that a history of the University be written; President Gregg appoints Dr. A.G Bailey, Chair, and C. McN. Steeves, and Mrs. J. Brown Maxwell to the committee. Dr. Bailey suggests adding Miss Frances Firth who is researching the history of education in NB. The Committee to report at next Senate (SM6 17).
Jarvis, Lucy - Art Director
  • Date: 1944-10-10
  • Subject(s): Miscellaneous
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 13
  • Note: Lucy Jarvis is made Art Director at the University and given an honorarium of $300 (SM6 13).
McLean, Mr. and Mrs. J.S.
  • Date: 1944-02-15
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 2.
  • Note: Mr. & Mrs. McLean of Toronto donate $1,000 for scholarships -- 5 for first year students and 5 for students of other years, each of $100. Senate expects that the scholarships will be renewed in future years (SM6 2).
Miller, Muriel M. - Prize in History
  • Date: 1944-02-15
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 3.
  • Note: Miss Miller (Class of 1931) establishes a $25.00 prize in History in memory of her mother (SM6 3).
Neville (Farm) Homestead
  • Date: 1944-02-15
  • Subject(s): Buildings
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 1.
  • Note: Neville Farm to be purchased from heirs of the late Michael for $6,000; repairs to take place during the summer of 1944 at a cost of $9,100. The heirs permitted to "remain in possession during their joint lives if they so desire" (SM6 1).
Sutherland, Major Herbert W. - $50.00
  • Date: 1944-02-15
  • Subject(s): Scholarships
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 3.
  • Note: Major Sutherland (class of 1935), while on active duty with the Carleton and York Regiment in Sicily cabled $50 for a deserving student who requires financial aid in the current academic year (SM6 3).
Trites, Lieutenant James A. (widow of)
  • Date: 1944-02-15
  • Subject(s): Endowments/Gifts
  • Source: Senate Minutes 1944-1952, 3
  • Note: The widow of Lieut. Trites (Class of 1930, who was declared missing at sea) establishes a fund, which income will be for the purchase of politics and economics texts. Senate to find an "appropriate book plate" (SM6 3).