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UBC community members among new Order of Canada appointees – June 2026June 26, 2026
We are proud of the recent appointments who have ties to UBC as current faculty, alumni and honorary degree recipients.
UBC Tribute to Michael Koerner, CM, LLD’16 April 30, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Michael M. Koerner, CM, LLD’16, one of UBC’s most loyal and long-time friends. On behalf of the UBC community, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Koerner family. A… Read more: UBC Tribute to Michael Koerner, CM, LLD’16
15 UBC community members among new Order of Canada appointees – December 2025January 2, 2026
On December 31, 2025, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada. We are proud that fifteen of the most recent appointments have ties to UBC, as current… Read more: 15 UBC community members among new Order of Canada appointees – December 2025
UBC Tribute to Robert Hung Ngai Ho, C.M., O.B.C. (LL.D.’12)December 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Robert Hung Ngai Ho, C.M., O.B.C., honorary UBC alumnus and generous patron of Buddhist studies. On behalf of UBC, I extend heartfelt condolences to his wife Greta, his… Read more: UBC Tribute to Robert Hung Ngai Ho, C.M., O.B.C. (LL.D.’12)