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His Highness the Aga Khan: An inspiration to us all

His Highness the Aga Khan: An inspiration to us all

October 15, 2018

Later this week, the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University will present His Highness the Aga Khan with a joint honorary doctorate of laws degree—the first joint honorary degree conferred by the two universities together. The honorary degree, which will be conferred during a special ceremony on Oct. 19, is being awarded in […]

Graduation: Sharing the Pride and Joy

Graduation: Sharing the Pride and Joy

May 22, 2018

This week marks the start of one of my favourite times of year at UBC: Graduation. It’s a special time on campus, as we honour the significant accomplishment students have achieved in their lives and the important contribution they have made to the university. I personally feel privileged to be a part of UBC Graduation […]

Best wishes to Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin

Best wishes to Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin

December 15, 2017

  On behalf of the University of British Columbia, I am delighted to extend best wishes to The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C. on the occasion of her retirement as the Chief Justice of Canada. Chief Justice McLachlin was the first woman to hold the position of Chief Justice of Canada and she retires from […]

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Graduation: The next stage in a remarkable journey

May 1, 2017

Now that exams are over, students, faculty and staff at UBC are getting ready for the next big event in the academic calendar – graduation. It’s a joyful time on our campuses, when graduating students, their families and friends gather to celebrate a significant milestone. From personal experience, I can tell you that one of […]

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