Parliamentary Secretary Alice Wong at UBC to announce funding for historical recognition project

Event: Alice Wong, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, will make an announcement regarding a UBC project to preserve and share the history of the Chinese community in Canada.

Date/Time: Monday, August 9, 2010 / 10 a.m.

Location: University of British Columbia
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
1961 East Mall
Lillooet Room 301
Parking and directions: http://www.maps.ubc.ca/?516

On Monday, Parliamentary Secretary Alice Wong will announce funding details for the historical recognition project, with guests to include UBC representatives, partner groups and community organizations.

Assignment/Photo Editors: TV/photo opportunities will include a media tour of the Chung Collection which has artefacts relating to the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Asian experience in North America and West Coast history and exploration.

Contact

Lorraine Chan
UBC Public Affairs
Tel: 604.822.2644
Cell: 604.209.3048
E-mail: lorraine.chan@ubc.ca