The Women's Club of the University of British Columbia was founded in 1917 in response to a request from the Board of Governors "that the wives of faculty members be asked to supervise possible rooming houses for women students about to enter the university." In 1925 the Club's name changed to the Faculty Women's Club. Membership included both faculty wives and women members of faculty. Its official purposes were, and are, to promote social activities and other interests among its many members and provide financial support and further assistance to students as the Club's resources may permit. Early Club meetings were held in members' homes; later sessions were in Brock Hall. Social activities included entertainment for Club members and their spouses at dinners, dances, and teas, and lunches for the students. Club meetings regularly include speakers and musical programs. Student financial assistance is provided through scholarships and bursaries. The Anne Wesbrook Scholarship Fund, founded in 1919, awards $500 (formerly $100) to any student (preferably a woman) for post-graduate work at any university. From 1934 to 1967, the Faculty Women's Club bursary was awarded annually until funds were diverted to the Dean of Women's emergency fund for female students. The Jubilee Fund, established in 1970, provides financial aid to mature female students. From the beginning, the work of the Club has been primarily carried out by committees. Membership expanded after World War II. Since then, many interests and hobby groups have been formed; they also play an essential role, significantly since membership jumped again during the 1960s. In 1967 the Club obtained permanent quarters in the basement of Cecil Green Park House, and in 1992 celebrated its 75th anniversary.