John E.L. Peck
The BC Flag (Main Mall and Agronomy Road) will be lowered on Wednesday, November 20, in memory of John E.L. Peck, who passed away on November 6, 2013. Professor Emeritus Peck was a pioneer in the field of Computer Science, arriving at UBC to serve as the first permanent head of the newly-formed Department of Computer Science from 1969 […]
William Hickson Barton, CM, LL.D
The BC Flag (Main Mall and Agronomy Road) will be lowered on Friday, November 15, in memory of William Hickson Barton, CM, LL.D, who passed away on November 8, 2013. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts from UBC in 1940, he served his country, developing a reputation as an authority on peace and security issues, representing Canada on […]
Remembrance Day
The Canadian flag and the BC flag (Main Mall and Agronomy Road) will both be lowered on Friday, November 11, 2016 to mark Remembrance Day. UBC will host a commemorative event at the War Memorial Gym; for more details, please visit our Remembrance Day website.
Former Chief Ernie Campbell
The BC Flag (Main Mall and Agronomy Road) will be lowered on Tuesday, October 29, in remembrance. Former Chief Ernie Campbell of the Musqueam First Nation has passed away. http://www.musqueam.bc.ca/news/musqueam-indian-band-mourns-passing-former-chief-ernest-campbell Former Chief Ernie Campbell led the Musqueam with dignity and strength for many years, retiring in 2012. During his leadership, the University and Musqueam signed a Memorandum […]
Sanford Hirshen
The BC Flag (Main Mall and Agronomy Road) will be lowered on Thursday, October 17, in remembrance. Sanford Hirshen – passed away on October 2, 2013. Professor Emeritus Hirshen was Director of UBC’s School of Architecture from 1990 to 2000. He was a fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the American Institute of Architects in recognition […]
Ivan Avakumovic, Betty Horodezky, Reva Potashin
The BC Flag (Main Mall and Agronomy Road) will be lowered on Tuesday, September 24, in remembrance. Avakumovic, Ivan – passed away on July 16, 2013. Professor Emeritus Avakumovic was a noted historian of twentieth-century political movements and a memorable teacher of modern international history. He taught in the Department of Political Science from 1963 to 1969, and in […]
In recognition of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Musqueam flag will be flown on the flag pole situated on the North Plaza of the Student Union Building from September 18, 2013 through September 20, in recognition of the West Coast National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. UBC’s Vancouver Senate has suspended classes on September 18, for students in most programs, to permit UBC […]
Judy Brown, Tamara Edinger and Xiaohong Zhang
The BC Flag (Main Mall and Agronomy Road) will be lowered on Friday, September 6, in remembrance. Brown, Judith – passed away on September 1, 2013. Judy began her career in the Department of English at UBC in 1978, where she has actively served as Associate Head since 2008. Her passion for teaching was reflected […]
Anthony Pawson, OO, FRSC, FRS, CH
The BC Flag (Main Mall and Agronomy Road) will be lowered on Friday, August 16, in remembrance. Anthony (Tony) Pawson, OO, FRSC, FRS, CH – passed away on August 7, 2013. Dr. Pawson’s research revolutionized our understanding of cell signaling, and has had a transformative impact on the treatment of cancer patients. He is being remembered for his brilliance […]
Christopher J.G. Turner
The BC Flag (Main Mall and Agronomy Road) will be lowered on Monday, August 12, in remembrance. Christopher J.G. Turner – passed away on July 30, 2013. Professor Emeritus Turner taught in the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies from 1971 until his retirement in 2000.