International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, 2024
The transgender flag will be flown in place of the UBC flag at both UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver on Sunday, March 31, 2024 in observance of International Transgender Day of Visibility. International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 provides an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members—and […]
Meerali Tailor
Flags at UBC Okanagan will be lowered on Friday, March 15, 2024, in memory of Meerali Tailor a fourth-year student in the Bachelor of Science program, who passed away on March 7, 2024 in Kelowna. Our sincere condolences to Meerali’s family, friends and colleagues. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 […]
Dr. Philip Balcaen
Flags at UBC Okanagan will be lowered on Friday, March 8, 2024, in memory of Dr. Philip Balcaen, Associate Professor Emeritus of Education, who passed away on March 1, 2024. Our sincere condolences to Philip’s family, friends and colleagues. A memorial page has been published on the Okanagan School of Education website and information about […]
The Right Honorable Martin Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.
The Canada, BC, Okanagan Nation Alliance and UBC Flags at UBC Okanagan and the Canada flag (at Flagpole Plaza) and the BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (temporarily relocated to the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre) at UBC Vancouver will be lowered from now until sunset on the day […]