About the Lowering of the Flag
The University of British Columbia has four main flags in two locations on campus:
- Canada flag on Flag Pole Plaza at the intersection of Main Mall and Crescent Road
- BC, Musqueam and UBC flags temporarily relocated to the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
UBC Protocol, Ceremonies and Events arranges for the lowering of the BC, Musqueam and UBC flags at the passing of a member of the campus community. When this occurs, the information is sent via email to over 50 individuals on campus for distribution campus-wide, and it is also posted on this web page. The UBC flag is replaced occasionally by other flags being flown for special occasions; such as the Rainbow flag being flown during UBC Pride Week, the United Way flag being flown during the UBC United Way campaign, etc. For inquiries regarding flag lowering, please email us at ceremonies.protocol@ubc.ca.
Current Flag Notifications
The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (temporarily relocated to the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre) will be lowered on Monday, July 21, 2025 in remembrance.
Professor Emeritus Peter Boothroyd passed away on June 23, 2025. Professor Boothroyd served in the School of Community and Regional Planning.
Professor Emeritus Robert (Bob) Ellis passed away on June 22, 2025. Dr. Ellis served in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Faculty of Science.
Associate Professor of Teaching Arun Verma passed away on June 16, 2025. Dr. Verma was a current faculty member and served in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.