Subseries consists primarily of copies of Weller's reviews of books or articles. Files include correspondence over the course of the review process and notes or annotations with Weller's comments. An earlier file contains letters to the editor written by Weller. The files in this subseries were originally numbered to correspond with thebook reviews listed in Weller's CV.
File consists of conference proceedings from the Fourth International Symposium on the Role of Universities in Developing Areas, Vol. 1.
Videotape contains footage of: 24-Feb-95 - Circumpolar Universities Cooperation Conference Tape 1
Videotape contains footage of: 4-Mar-95 - Mid-Semester Festival / 9-Mar-95 - Vancouver Information Sessions
Videotape contains footage of: 24-Mar-95 - Stand-ups - Rob / 24-Mar-95 - News Headlines - Rob / 22-May-95 - New Chair for the North to the Future Campaign - Duke, Ivan / 25-May-95 - Construction of the Second Student Residence
Videotape contains footage of: 28-Mar-95 - Agreement with Yakutsk State University / 3-Apr-95 - Presentation of Transforming Grizzly Bear Human / 5-Apr-95 - Presentation to the French Canadian Club, UNBC's First Prince George campus - Weller, Geoffrey / 12-Apr-95 - 1995 Graduate - Gouger, Claudette / 13-Apr-95 - 1995 Graduate - Readman, Mike / 15-Apr-95 - UNBC Masters Students Go To Siberia - McLarnon, Shauna; Ghazouly, Chris, Palmer, Joel
Videotape contains footage of: 6-Dec-95 - Montreal Massacre Memorial - Jago, Charles; Poff, Deborah
Videotape contains footage of: 30-Nov-95 - Aboriginal tourism opportunities in northern BC - Kramer, Pat (author) / 13-Dec-95 - The opening of the Daycare Centre - Prediger, Anne-Marie / 13-Dec-95 - CPG donates 20 acres of land to UNBC / 14-Dec-95 - Child Welfare Research Centre is established - Ternowetsky, Gordon
Videotape contains footage of: 19-Dec-95 - Student Bagpiper - Embree, Andrew / 19-Dec-95 - Reel World Film Festival at UNBC - Boyd-Noel, Sarah; Livingstone, David
Subseries consists of footage created by Iris Communications, a video production company contracted by UNBC in 1994 to create promotional videos for the new university. The final promotional videos were titled "North to the Future" and "Northern Is...". Besides the master versions of these two films, this subseries also includes all of the raw footage filmed by Iris Communications used to create the videos. This footage predominantly consists of interviews (with administrators, students, faculty, stakeholders, and community members), Northern BC scenery, shots of the new UNBC Prince George campus, and recordings of important UNBC events from 1994 (such as the opening of the campus by Queen Elizabeth).
Digital video recording is an episode of Spotlight on UNBC from March 1995. Features include using the BC Archives photograph collections online using the internet for research projects; a survey of UNBC students; a contest for the UNBC mascot; the construction of the second UNBC residence building; the naming of the UNBC Conference Centre as the Canfor Theatre; UNBC hosting the Women's Forum; high school students and UNBC; visits from UNBC Liaison Officers to high schools and colleges; and a UNBC promotional video. Includes interviews with Robin Blencoe (Government Services Minister); Robin Fisher (Dean, Arts and Sciences); Peter Bentley (Canfor Chairman and CEO); Vasso Vahlas (Women's Activist); Tom Steadman (UNBC Founder); Mike Willms (High School Counsellor); Pat Sarsfield (Awards and Financial Aid Coordinator); Martin Cocking (UNBC Associate Registrar); Ken Coates (VP Academic); Jon Swainger (UNBC History); Iona Campagnolo (UNBC Chancellor); Judy Wahn (UNBC Commerce); Todd Whitcombe (UNBC Chemistry); Joanne Matthews (UNBC Librarian); and UNBC students Tony Lort, Fay Niemi, Sean Maurice, Brad Courtoureille, Ray Reilly, Marcy Anderson, Joe de la Ronde, Kirsten Hartley, Kierin Mackenzie, and Jackie Watson.
Digital video recording is an episode of Spotlight on UNBC from May 1995. Features consist of a research exchange in Siberia for Political Science students; the UNBC Education program adding a curriculum and instruction major; the launch of the UNBC Safer Campus Initiative; the French-Canadian Club, which was the first campus for UNBC in Prince George; the Transforming Bear art piece installation; UNBC's 3rd convocation in May 1995, with 10 students graduating; and interviews with some of the 1995 graduates. Includes interviews with Greg Poelzer (UNBC Political Science); Pat Sarsfield (UNBC Awards and Financial Aid); Bryan Hartman (UNBC Chair of Education); Tracey Thompson (UNBC Security); Geoffrey Weller (UNBC President); Lois Boone (NDP); Margaret Gagnon; Martin Cocking (UNBC Associate Registrar); and UNBC students Chris Ghazouly, Shauna McLarnon, Joel Palmer, Mitch Verde, Meredith Bogle, Mike Readman, Kelly Breen, and Claudette Boger.
Digital video recording is an episode of Spotlight on UNBC from November 1995. Features segments on the installation of Charles Jago; UNBC women's conference; UNBC student awarded national Scotia Bank Excellence award; research grant for studying Moose River; research on friction at the atomic level; construction of the UNBC daycare; a UNBC tulip garden in commemoration of World War II; the Nisga'a cultural program; and a debate between faculty and administration on whether UNBC needs a president. Includes interviews with Charles Jago (UNBC President); Grace Sanchez (UNBC); Jo-Anne Fiske (UNBC Women's Studies); Mark Shegelski (UNBC Physics); Marlene Thio-Watts ("Healthiest Babies Possible"); Annette Browne (UNBC Nursing); Peter McDougall (UNBC Human Resources); Alex Michalos, Dennis Macknak, Tracey Thompson, Deanna Nyce (Wilp Wilxo-oskuhl Nisga'a); Harry Nyce (Nisga'a Tribal Council); and UNBC students Ed Stafford, Cheryl Stevens, Bert Azak, and Jennifer Azak.
Photographs depict UNBC Sod Turning Ceremony. Premier Mike Harcourt in attendance.
File consists of material relating to University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). Materials include pamphlets, newsletters, a booklet, and a photocopied report. Highlights include:
- University of Northern British Columbia, "1992 Election The Candidates for the Chancellorship", 1992 (booklet)
- University of Northern British Columbia, "Update", 1991-1993 (newsletter)
- University of Northern British Columbia, "Quick Start", 1993-1994 (calendar)
- University of Northern British Columbia, "UNBC North to the Future Campaign", 1992 (photocopied report)
- University of Northern British Columbia, "Progress", 1992 (pamphlet)
Videotape contains footage of: 12-Jan-94 - The Biology Program - Coxson, Darwyn / 12-Jan-94 - The Outdoor Recreation/Tourism Program - Robinson, David / 12-Jan-94 - Phase Two Construction Progress - Heaton, Peter / 12-Jan-94 - Northwest Region Developments - Anderson, Margaret / 16-Jan-94 - Stand-ups - Rob / 16-Jan-94 - News Headlines - Rob
Videotape contains footage of: 22-Mar-94 - Off-campus housing in the City of Prince George - Bloodoff, Peter / 22-Mar-94 - Faculty of Health and Human Sciences - Fish, David / 23-Mar-94 - Off-campus housing from a spokesman for the City's Affordable Housing Committee - Jorgensen, Ivan / 24-Mar-94 - UNBC On and Off-Campus Housing - Brazzoni, Randall / 24-Mar-94 - High-Tech at UNBC - Chiu, Michael / 24-Mar-94 - Stand-ups - Rob
Videotape contains footage of: 17-Jun-94 - UNBC Exchange Agreement with Vaxjo University - Glarner, John / 17-Jun-94 - Athapaskan Language Conference - Pozer, Bill / 20-Jun-94 - Housing Meeting / 22-Jun-94 - Preview of the Queen's Visit - Benazic, Gloria; Aisenstat, John / 23-Jun-94 - PG Citizen Produces a Souvenir Magazine to Commemorate the Opening of UNBC - Nagel, Roy / 23-Jun-94 - Peace River Faculty Member - Baker, Doug
Videotape contains footage of: 12-Jul-94 - North to the Future - Steadman, Tom / 14-Jul-94 - Williams Lake Education Program - Class shots; Hartman, Bryan; Wilson, Linda (UCC); Myhre, Elaine (student); Facey, Ellen / 20-Jul-94 - Stand-ups - Rob
Videocassette contains raw footage of Convocation May 14, 1994.
Videocassette contains raw footage of Convocation May 14, 1994.
Videocassette contains raw footage of interviews with Randall Brazoni, Joanne Matthews (UNBC Librarian), and Geoffrey Weller (UNBC President).
Videocassette contains raw footage of scenes from Fort St. John, an interview with Steve Azak (Nisga'a Economic Enterprises), an interview with Bertram McKay (Nisga'a elder and Honourary Degree holder), and shots of New Aiyamsh.
Videocassette contains raw footage of interviews with Nisga'a students (Jennifer Azak, Sheryl Stevens, Ben ?, and Burt Azak).
Videocassette contains raw footage of the Queen's arrival at the Founder's event, shots of the large UNBC banner displaying the names of Northern BC communities, a speech by Iona Campagnolo at the Founder's event in the UNBC library building, a speech by Dr. Smith (Western Washington University), a speech by Geoffrey Weller at the Founder's event, and shots of Earl's Restaurant in Prince George.
Videocassette contains raw footage of an interview with UNBC Chancellor Iona Campagnolo.
Videocassette contains raw footage of an interview with UNBC Forestry Professor Winifred Kessler and an interview with UNBC English Professor David Dowling.
Videocassette contains raw footage of a class taught by UNBC Professor Winifred Kessler and interviews with UNBC students Sean Maurice, Brad Courtoureille, and Ray Reilly.
Videocassette contains raw footage of a standup providing a tour of the university campus, a demonstration of Mosaic software for accessing resources via the internet in the UNBC library, shots of Canfor mills in Prince George, shots of Northern Mountain Helicopters, and aerial footage of Prince George and UNBC.
Videocassette contains raw footage of an interview with Brent Campbell (Deloitte & Touche, Prince George) who was a member of the Interim Governing Council and an interview with Pat Sarsfield (UNBC Award and Financial Aid Coordinator).
File consists of an article written by Geoffrey Weller titled "UNBC and the Development of Northern British Columbia." This file was originally numbered to correspond with article number 45 listed in Weller's CV.
File consists of a conference paper by Weller titled "Should British Columbia Create a Ministry of Northern Affairs?" This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 84 listed in Weller's CV.
File consists of a bound copy of the papers from the 3rd Circumpolar Universities Cooperation Conference in 1992 titled "The Changing Circumpolar North: Opportunities for Academic Development." It includes a paper by Weller titled "UNBC and the Development of Northern British Columbia."
Digital video recording is an episode of Spotlight on UNBC from February 1994. Features include the construction of the UNBC Prince George campus, a spotlight on heart month, the appointment of the Northwest Regional Coordinator, UNBC updates on CKPG TV, and a spotlight on natural resource management and environmental studies. Includes interviews with Peter Heaton (Project Manager), Dean Cooper (former VP Administration), Ken Prkachin (UNBC program chair of Psychology), Maureen Salton (BC Heart and Stroke Foundation), Dana Edge (UNBC Nursing), Margaret Anderson (Northwest Regional Coordinator), Bob Harkins, Fred Gilbert (Dean of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies), Darwyn Coxson (UNBC Biology), Doug Baker (Environmental Studies), Annie Booth (Environmental Studies), Ellen Petticrew (UNBC Geography), Dave Robinson (Outdoor Recreation and Tourism), Winifred Kessler (UNBC Forestry), and Jackie Watson (UNBC student).
File consists of course development material for Dr. Robin Fisher's UNBC HIST 100 course "Headlines in History". Includes HIST 100 syllabus. Also includes a syllabus for Barrie Ratcliffe's Fall 1994 HIST 250 "Europe in the Age of Expansion" course.
File consists of records relating to the early development of the UNBC Faculty Association, including meeting minutes, a draft constitution, and correspondence.
Painted mural in background.
Stamped annotation on verso reads: "MAY 1994".
Photograph taken in the Geoffrey R. Weller Library at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Officer in uniform stands in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Aug 17 - 1994, Opening Day, UNBC, Library".
Photographs depict first official UNBC tour and Cranbrook Hill site.
Videocassette contains raw footage of an interview with UNBC English Professor David Dowling, an interview with UNBC Commerce Professor Judy Wahn, shots of the Prince George Civic Centre, shots of downtown Prince George, Prince George residents, and Prince George scenery.
Videocassette contains raw footage of the UNBC cafeteria, shots from around the UNBC campus, a class with UNBC Commerce Professor Judy Wahn, and a UNBC computer lab.
Videocassette contains raw footage of the UNBC cafeteria, the UNBC registration desk, students in UNBC residence and a standup providing a tour of the university campus.
Videocassette contains raw footage of an interview with Douglas Nord (Dean, Faculty of Management and Administration), shots of students in the Agora, an English lecture by David Dowling, and an interview with Paul Shelley (Royal Bank, Prince George).
Videocassette contains raw footage of an interview with Gail Sexsmith (BC Hydro), digital map of the UNBC regional campuses, and Northern BC scenery taken from existing footage.
Videocassette contains raw footage of the UNBC campus in winter, UNBC students in residence, and interviews with UNBC students (including Fay Niemi).
Videocassette contains raw footage of an interview with Todd Whitcombe (UNBC Chemistry).
Film is a production by PGTV of the Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Prince George, BC on August 17, 1994 and her role in the opening ceremonies of UNBC. Also includes Bob Harkins' review of the history of UNBC prior to its official opening entitled "UNBC: A Northern Dream Whose Time Has Come".