The BC Flag (Main Mall and Agronomy Road) will be lowered today, Wednesday June 20, in memory of Dr. Nathan “Tuzie” Divinsky, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (1991). Dr. Divinsky passed away in Vancouver on Sunday, June 17, 2012.
Dr. Divinsky began his career at UBC in 1949 as a professor in the department of Mathematics. During his career, he also served as Assistant Dean for the Faculty of Science.
His obituary can be found here: http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20120620.93297000/BDAStory/BDA/deaths
There will be a funeral service at the cemetery chapel at Schara Tzedeck on Wednesday at 3pm, located at 201-2345 Marine Drive. All are invited to attend. For further information, please contact the Mathematics department.