Meet our donors
Who are our generous donors?
The spaces and collections of the UVic library system are shaped largely by our donors – the passionate philanthropists who appreciate the library’s role in preserving all forms of knowledge and providing an environment that supports teaching, research and learning for the entire community.
Early visionaries like Thomas Shanks McPherson, Professor Roger Bishop and, more recently, William C. Mearns exemplify the rare personification of passion, leadership, and benevolence.
Today, our donors continue to help shape the library into a state-of-the-art facility. As we seek to redefine learning, research, and community to meet the new reality of 21st century education we encourage you to join our visionaries, become a champion of the library, and share your passions.
Contributors to Special Collections
Contributors to McPherson library expansion
UVic alumnus and founder of the Hong Kong based K.Wah Group, Dr. Lui is a gifted entrepreneur and distinguished philanthropist.
His early contribution to the library expansion campaign continues to significantly impact student learning. Students now have a space in the library to receive tutoring in research, writing, math, statistics, chemistry, physics, and astronomy.
The C.W. Lui Learning Commons is located on the main level of the McPherson Library.
Vancouver based philanthropists Dr. Allan Yap and Elsa Yap are honorary patrons of the Asia Partners Fund at UVic.
Their substantial contribution to the library expansion campaign is honoured by the Allan and Elsa Yap Classroom, located on the main floor of the McPherson Library.
This classroom is equipped with 28 computer work stations and has provided a much needed research/teaching space for students and faculty.
A Victoria College graduate and long-time philanthropist, Russell has supported various UVic projects over his lifetime.
His contribution to the library expansion campaign allows the library to provide a private viewing room for course-related audio and visual materials.
The Russell Isaac Room is located in the Bessie Brooks Winspear Music and Media Commons on the main floor of the McPherson Library.
Making an early contribution to the library expansion campaign, this Vancouver-based philanthropist dedicated his gift to his parents.
The Mr. Shu-Fond Li & Mrs. Wan-Yuet-Yung Seminar Room on the lower level of the McPherson Library is a wireless classroom that provides researchers and students a space to view materials from the Archives and Special Collections.
Hong Kong based entrepreneur Dr. Lee was a champion of cross-cultural cooperation and exchange. As a major supporter of the library’s expansion campaign, we commemorate his commitment to philanthropy with the Dr. Leo Tung Hai Lee Room.
Located in the lower level of the McPherson Library, this room serves as the library’s premier reception space used to celebrate special exhibits and openings.