Prof. Toope, honorary degree recipient Mr. Bennett and Chancellor Morgan-Silvester at UBC’s Okanagan campus (Prof. Rob Young, photo)
In spring 2011, UBC held 28 ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of its graduates and community.
Graduates, honorary degree recipients and winners of the President’s Service Award for Excellence were recognized between May 25 and June 1 during Congregation in Vancouver. In Kelowna, on June 9 and 10 five ceremonies were held to celebrate the achievements of graduates and honorary degree recipients during Convocation.
Professor Toope’s speeches for each campus, including a YouTube video recorded at one of the Vancouver ceremonies, can be found under speeches on this website.