An additional elevator for disabled persons in the Walter
C. Koerner Library is the first special project funded through UBC’s agreement
with Coca-Cola.
The second elevator will provide access to and from the library for disabled
persons in case of emergencies or if the other elevator is out of order. The
elevator project, which received additional financial support from Suzanne and
Earl Dodson, includes extra features designed to provide maximum access to
better serve the needs of persons with disabilities.
Funds received from Coca-Cola over the life of the agreement will be spent on
improving access for disabled people to premises and programs at UBC.
UBC’s annual orientation program for new international students attending the
university is underway.
Services provided by International Student Services (ISS) include airport
reception, housing assistance and a peer program which matches new
international students with trained Canadian `buddies’ who provide them with
on-going support in their first year on campus.
ISS will also host Orientation Week ’96, August 26 to 30, featuring information
sessions and skill development workshops designed to ease the transition to
life in Canada and at UBC for international students. Registration and a fee
are required. For more information, call 604-822-5021, or visit the ISS
homepage at http://www.student-services.ubc.ca/internat/
