November 15, 2001 For Immediate Release

With continued growth in student numbers, ongoing development of new degree programs, and the construction of new facilities, UNBC is clearly growing and expanding its core operations. On Tuesday, November 20th, the University will be hosting a public display and presentation to provide information about UNBC activities and future developments.

Being called an Annual Report to the Community, the presentation will feature UNBC President Charles Jago, student Christina Neufeld, and Founder Tom Steadman. There will be displays about the Northern Medical Program, campus expansion, athletics, the Northern BC Archives, alumni successes, the Library, co-op education, research, etc. Everyone is welcome.

Annual Report to the Community
Tuesday, November 20
noon - 9pm (short speeches at 2:30pm & 7:30pm)
Telus Student Services Street

The event will coincide with a new public fundraising campaign that is involving visits to northern BC communities and a mail-out to every home in northern BC. This year, the fundraising priorities are scholarships and bursaries, the Library, athletics, and the Northern Medical Program. The University is aiming to raise $100,000 during this year's public campaign.