Most of today's university undergraduates were born in the 2000s. Like every generation before them, their formative years are being influenced by a distinct set of social conditions, significant events, opportunities, and challenges. What's it like to be a student today? What do Gen Z want from university? And how are universities helping them prepare for their (and our) futures?
Malina Kordic passed away on August 18, 2022, following a short illness. Born in Zagreb, Croatia, Malina lived most of her life in Vancouver. She is remembered by her many close family members and...
Kenneth Edward Tye Halward (Ken) of Calgary, Alberta, passed away peacefully and painlessly at the age of 69 on Saturday, May 14, 2022, after a brief but courageous fight with Stage 4 melanoma, and...
Born on March 22, 1935, Allan was the first child of Grace (née Mainwaring) and Kermit Thornley. He was also a son of British Columbia – Ladysmith and Vancouver Island were both forever dear to him....
It has been a long time since Beryl Forgay (née Gaff) graduated from UBC. She often recalled that, as a member of the first class at UBC to study for a degree in Home Economics, there was much that...
Norm will be remembered as a builder of large projects. Born in Victoria, Norm studied civil engineering at UBC. He earned his Professional Engineering certification in 1962 working on the Roberts...
Dr. Donald Ernest Waldern passed away on December 30, 2021, in Penticton, BC. He was predeceased by his wife Sharon in 2020 and is survived by children Joy (Steven), Trent (Sharon), Shelly, and...
Our beloved mother, June Alexander, passed away on December 22, 2021, at the age of 102 years. Mom was interested in the world and loved to travel and have new experiences. She loved to laugh. She...
The roster of Olympic Champions has lost another member. Ignace Walter ("Walt") d'Hondt, a member of famous Canadian rowing team The Cinderella Four, died December 13, 2021, in Bellevue, WA, due to...