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 Thursday, May 8, 2025 in remembrance.
Professor Emeritus Terence (Terry) Wales passed away on April 15, 2025. Dr. Wales served in the Vancouver School of Economics.
Associate Professor Emeritus John O’Kusky passed away on November 26, 2024. Dr. O’Kusky served in the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine.
Please distribute as appropriate to campus colleagues. This notice is posted on the Protocol, Ceremonies and Events website.