Milestones

Kanani Conference Rooms timeline

A concise chronology based on official UBC publications and the material currently available to this archive.

2006

The Oral Health Centre era begins

Good Impressions, issue 44, documented the opening of the new Oral Health Centre and the Faculty's focus on education, research, community service and technology.

Before 2011

Former clinic space awaits renewal

Decommissioned areas in the John B. Macdonald Building created a difficult renovation problem and an opportunity to improve student learning space.

May 8, 2011

The rooms are unveiled

Kanani Conference Room 1 and Kanani Conference Room 2 were formally dedicated.

September 1, 2011

UBC publishes the dedication story

The Faculty recorded the student perspective, the educational purpose of the rooms and the values associated with the gift.

2011 to present

The rooms continue within the Faculty's academic environment

Operational details may have changed. Current use, capacity, technology and access should be confirmed with UBC.

2026

The digital archive is expanded

This website brings the history, available photographs, family context and educational reading together in one place.

Photographic record

Three views from the 2011 dedication period

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The adjacent glass entrances to Kanani Conference Room 1 and Kanani Conference Room 2
The adjacent conference-room entrances.
A ceremonial handshake during the 2011 Kanani Conference Rooms dedication event
A formal moment during the dedication.
Kanani family group photograph at the 2011 Kanani Conference Rooms dedication
Kanani family group photograph from the 2011 dedication.
Family legacy

Historical record and continuing family story

The 2011 dedication record should be read in its historical context. The present-day family story is presented separately so the archive can recognize the original dedication while accurately reflecting the family’s continuing commitment to education and community service.

Read the Kanani family story, or visit the individual profiles for Aaryan Kanani and Anaya Kanani.