UBC’s Virtual Ceremony for Remembrance Day

Veterans’ Week 2020, November 5 to 11 – How Will You Remember?

During this week, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies and events will take place across the country to recognize the achievements of our Veterans and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

For more information please visit the Veterans Affairs Canada website.

UBC’s Virtual Ceremony for Remembrance Day, November 11, 2020

War_Memorial_Gym

Since the opening of the War Memorial Gym in 1951, The University of British Columbia has held a ceremony commemorating November 11. This year, 2020 will mark sixty-nine years that The University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. This special ceremony is an opportunity for faculty, staff, students and members of the on and off-campus community to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.

For photos from the First World War – UBC Library Archives: Photos from the First World War – UBC Library Archives

The Remembrance Day Ceremony will  include short readings, remarks from special guests and musical performances by the UBC’s School of Music.

Virtual Ceremony Details

10:45am – Ceremony Begins

Watch the 2020 recording here

Download the UBC Remembrance Day Program

Platform Party 2020:

Members of the 2020 platform party include:

  • The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government and MP, Vancouver Quadra
  • The Honourable David Eby, Attorney General and MLA, Vancouver-Point Grey
  • HOST: Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor, UBC
  • EMCEE: Professor Nancy Hermiston, O.C., University Marshal and Director, Opera Ensemble, UBC School of Music
  • Mr. Cole Evans, President, Alma Mater Society – UBC Vancouver.

Participating Community Organizations for 2020:

Wreaths will be laid by or on behalf of the following organizations, all with connections to UBC: