Susanne Sulzberger
MAS 2010 Where did Susanne work? Work term 1 (4 months) Contract Researcher, Athabasca University Work term 2 (4 months) Student Archivist, Library and Archives Canada What did Susanne accomplish? Athabasca University As a Contract Researcher, Susanne was involved in a research project whose goal was “to determine the viability of Athabasca University Archives to […]
Katie Stannard
International Relations & Environment and Society Arts Co-op has provided Katie Stannard with opportunities for personal development beyond her wildest expectations, leading her to identify new aspirations for her education and career. As the Communications Assistant at the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, Katie was responsible for writing monthly news articles, managing social media, […]
Karen Ng
Connecting with professionals in her field has been invaluable because she is able to “hear about others’ career pathways and the kind of work they do at the university, offering some perspective on the information field.” Karen has been able to draw direct connections from her studies, specifically her Arrangement and Description of Archival Materials […]
Andrea Lukic
Andrea had the opportunity to apply her academic knowledge of community librarianship to her workplace, by prioritizing patron needs and ensuring that libraries are accessible, relevant, and helpful to the community. During her work term with Halifax Public Libraries in Nova Scotia, Andrea worked with community members and provided personalized support for individuals with learning […]
Allison Jones
2017/2018 iSchool (SLAIS) MAS Co-op Student of the Year Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes an iSchool (SLAIS) Master of Archival Studies (MAS) co-op student for outstanding achievement in all aspects of the student’s performance, including academics, the workplace, and professional/community involvement. This year’s winner, Allison Jones, was honoured for their work term with […]
Emily Hector
2017/2018 iSchool (SLAIS) MLIS Co-op Student of the Year Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes an iSchool (SLAIS) Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) co-op student for outstanding achievement in all aspects of the student’s performance, including academics, the workplace, and professional/community involvement. This year’s winner, Emily Hector, was honoured for her work […]
Stephanie Tait
BA 2005: International Relations & Women’s Studies Director of Delivery, ExperiencePoint As the Director of Delivery at ExperiencePoint, Stephanie contributes to the development of innovation and change management workshops that transform the way people learn, manage change, and solve complex problems. Work terms with Tourism Whistler and UBC Arts Co-op gave Stephanie the opportunity to […]
Jessica Tung
Dual Master of Archival Studies and Master of Library & Information Studies, 2018 Records Management Coordinator, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority For Jessica Tung, co-op provided the opportunity to gain the unique experience needed for her current position as the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Records Management Coordinator. Work terms with Devon Energy Calgary, UBC Library’s Rare Books […]
Stephanie Savage
Master of Library & Information Studies, 2016 Librarian, UBC Library Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office Stephanie credits co-op with giving her the insights and experiences that led her to her current position of Librarian with the UBC Library Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office, where she completed two of her co-op terms. During her work term […]
Joanne Li
BA: Major in English Literature, Minor in International Relations Where did Joanne work? Work Term 1 and 2 (8 months): Communications and Digital Content Assistant, UBC Student Communication Services Work Term 3 (4 months): Policy and Research Assistant, Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training What did Joanne accomplish? UBC Student Communication Services Joanne’s position […]