Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

September 8, 2022

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor; Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan

Today we join the global community in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Flags on our campuses will be lowered to half-staff in recognition of her decades-long service as Queen of Canada and Head of State.

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