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?
Phyllis passed away on September 15, 2011, at the age of 88. Raised in Victoria, Phyllis moved with her family to Vancouver so that she and her brother could attend UBC. After graduating, she...
Born March 2, 1925, in Camrose, AB, Raymond Charles Douglas died peacefully at home on December 27, 2011. Raymond is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hazel (née McKenzie); daughters Linda (Dave) and...
Born on April 21, 1931, Dene died on January 6, 2012 in Vernon, BC after losing a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Dene has gone to be with her Lord and Saviour in Heaven and will be dearly missed by...
Alex passed away peacefully in White Rock, BC, on December 8, 2011, after a long struggle with diabetes and heart disease. He is survived by his wife, Roxsane Halser-Lenec, BA’82, daughter Sandra,...
Born August 15, 1934, Dale died October 27, 2011. Dale leaves to rejoice in his life. He leaves behind his wife, Alison, daughter Marin, son Derek, daughter-in-law Sharon, his dearly beloved...
Mike passed away peacefully at St. James Cottage Hospice in Vancouver on December 15, 2011, at the age of 72. Mike’s career in theoretical physics included being a member of the research...
On January 19, 2012, beloved husband, father and grandfather went home to be with Jesus after a thankfully brief battle with renal cancer. Steve was a longtime Port Coquitlam resident, and most...
It is with deep sadness that the family of Anita Andrés Sleeman announces her peaceful passing on the morning of October 18, 2011, at her home in North Vancouver.
After a long battle with cancer, Garth passed away in Ottawa on November 13, 2010, at the age of 50 with his beloved wife, Sandy Lynch, by his side. Born in Kamloops in 1960, Garth obtained his...
Andrew started in UBC Film Studies courses, but his interest in other subjects led him to choose an interdisciplinary major in cognitive systems. During his last term at UBC, Andrew took a...