Anniversaries and Significant Dates in the History of UNB

There are many anniversaries to celebrate for a university as old as the University of New Brunswick.

In preparation for UNB"s 225th Celebration in 2010-2011, then University President Dr. John McLaughlin supported the preparation of an anniversaries database.

For their 50th Anniversary Celebration, UNB Saint John has developed these resources:

UNB Saint John 50th Anniversary]

Here is a list of significant dates in the History of the University:

Significant Dates
Date	Event
1785 December 13	H.M. Council of New Brunswick considers a petition for a "Provincial Academy of Arts and Sciences" and orders the "Attorney and Solicitor General" to prepare a draft Charter. Land granted for its support.
1786 March 2	Fredericton Town Book notes that revenues received from the land granted will be applied to "an Academy or College to be erected and supported at Fredericton..."
1786 May 13	Reserved land sold at public auction for use of the proposed Academy.
[1787]	Draft charter prepared based on that of King's College, New York (Columbia University).
1790	There is a Grammar School at Fredericton employing "such Masters...as were to be found upon the spot."
1800 February 12	Provincial Charter granted for the "College of New Brunswick."
1820 March 25	James Somerville approved as President and only professor of the College of New Brunswick.
1822 April 29	First college classes held.
1827 December 15	Royal Charter of incorporation for King's College, Fredericton.
1828 February 21	First and last three graduates of the College of New Brunswick: D. H. Smith (BA), S.D.L. Street (BA) and T.R. Wetmore (BA)
1829 January 1	Official opening of King's College (Old Arts Building, now Sir Howard Douglas Hall).
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Anniversaries and Significant Dates in the History of UNB

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