Political observers have noted an ongoing global decline in democracy over the past two decades. And now, the world’s most powerful nation is led by a president who is openly challenging the democratic ideals on which it was built. What are the roots of this backsliding, and how can democracy be strengthened for the 21st century?
Praneil Kumar Mishra – UBCO BA'09 (Economics) – 1980-2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Praneil “Parn” Mishra, suddenly on November 8, 2024.
Greta Elizabeth Oak, age 87 of Parksville, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at Victoria General Hospital.
Born on November 26, 1937, in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, she was a beloved mother,...
Elliott John 'Jack' Covey passed away at the age of 93. He lived in Chilliwack with his wife Maureen where they raised their four children (three children and one grandson are UBC alumni).
Jack was...
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we say goodbye to Sandy.
Sandy was diagnosed with blood cancer in Autumn 2024, but continued to live a full life right up to the end. She spent this...
Ian passed away in January, 2025, at Royal Inland Hospital.
He was a dedicated teacher, teaching in Prince George and Kamloops. He was honoured when he received the Teacher of the Year award in...
Catherine Jane Lingas (Boyd) was born on September 6, 1939, in Calgary, Alberta, the only daughter and eldest child of Dr. Robert Wallace Boyd of Medicine Hat, Alberta, and Margaret Isabel Orr of...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Kurt Gottschling, who peacefully departed this life on January 15, 2025, at the age of 92.
He passed away at Burnaby Hospital, surrounded by family...
Trusty, dusky, vivid, true with eyes of gold and bramble dew.
At her home in Qualicum Beach, our adored and adoring Mum, Gran, GG, Aunt, and friend galloped away on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
It has...
UBC mourns the loss of professor emeritus of medicine Dr. Jack Taunton, a giant in the field of Canadian sport and exercise medicine. He leaves a rich legacy of support for athletes and for the...