Veterans’ Week 2019, November 5 to 11 – How Will You Remember?

During this week, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies and events will take place across the country to recognize the achievements of our Veterans and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

For more information please visit the Veterans Affairs Canada website.

Remembrance Day Ceremony at UBC, November 11, 2019

Since the opening of the War Memorial Gym in 1951, The University of British Columbia has held a ceremony commemorating November 11. This year, 2019 will mark sixty-eight years that The University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. This special ceremony is an opportunity for faculty, staff, students and members of the on and off-campus community to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.

The Remembrance Day Ceremony will include short readings, remarks from special guests and musical performances by the UBC Opera Ensemble.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Details:

Monday, November 11

Doors Open: 10:00 am

Ceremony start: 10:45 am

War Memorial Gym

6081 University Boulevard

Vancouver, BC (map)

Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony and all are welcome to stay.

For photos from the First World War – UBC Library Archives: Photos from the First World War – UBC Library Archives

Platform Party 2019:

Members of the 2019 platform party include:

The Honourable Joyce Murray, President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Digital Government and MP, Vancouver Quadra

The Honourable David Eby, Attorney General and MLA, Vancouver-Point Grey

Mr. Lindsay Gordon, Chancellor, UBC

HOST: Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor, UBC

EMCEE: Professor Nancy Hermiston, O.C., University Marshal and Director, Opera Ensemble, UBC School of Music

Mr. Chris Hakim, President, Alma Mater Society – UBC Vancouver.

Participating Community Organizations for 2019:

Wreaths will be laid by or on behalf of the following organizations, all with connections to UBC: