In Memoriam

The University of Alberta has a tradition of lowering the University of Alberta banner to half-mast position as a sign of mourning at the death of a current undergraduate or graduate student, faculty or staff member, professor emeritus, serving member of the Board of Governors or University Senate, or honorary degree recipient. 

A flag or all three flags (National, Provincial and University) may be lowered for National, Provincial or International incidents or deaths that have a direct connection to the University.

All three flags (National, Provincial and University) will be lowered annually for the National Day of Mourning for those who have suffered and died in the workplace (April 28), Remembrance Day (November 11) and National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (December 6).

The banner remains at half-mast for two days and flies in the Flag Plaza in front of University Commons.


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Lowering the Flag: Kelsey Price

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from Sept. 25 - 27, 2026, in honour of Kelsey Price.

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Lowering the Flag: The Honourable Ritu Khullar

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from Sept. 4 - 8, 2026, in honour of The Honourable Ritu Khullar.

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Lowering the Flag: Dr. Brian Paisley

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from August 20-24, 2026, in honour of Dr. Brian Paisley.

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Lowering the Flag: Prayag Dalbhatwala

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from June 19-22, 2026, in honour of Prayag Dalbhatwala.

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Lowering the Flag: Dr. Amy Zelmer

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from June 10-12, 2026, in honour of Dr. Amy Zelmer.

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Lowering the Flag: Dr. Laksiri Goonewardene

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from June 5-8, 2026, in honour of Dr. Laksiri Goonewardene.

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Lowering the Flag: National Day for Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

The national, provincial, Treaty Six, Métis Nation and university flags are at half-mast from May 5-7 to mark the National Day for Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

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Lowering the Flag: Dr.Petar Minev

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from May 1-4, 2026, in honour of Dr. Petar Minev.

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Lowering the Flag: National Day of Mourning

The national, provincial, Treaty Six, Métis Nation and university flags are at half-mast from April 27-29 in recognition of workers who have lost their lives, been injured or suffered an illness in the workplace.

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Lowering the Flag: Dr. Stephen Lewis

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from April 24-27, 2026, in honour of Dr. Stephen Lewis.

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Lowering the Flag: Dr. Dean Spaner

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from April 21-24, 2026, in honour of Dr. Dean Spaner.

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Lowering the Flag: Robert (Bob) James de Frece

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from Feb. 27 - Mar. 2, 2026, in honour of Dr. Robert James de Frece.

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Lowering the Flag: Robert (Bob) Hugh Teskey

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from Feb. 27 - Mar. 2, 2026, in honour of Robert (Bob) Hugh Teskey.

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Lowering the Flag: Judith Amwayi Odhuno-Were

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from Feb. 26 - Mar. 2, 2026, in honour of Judith Amwayi Odhuno-Were.

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Lowering the Flag: Tumbler Ridge Shooting

The national, provincial, Treaty Six, Métis Nation and all university flags across our campuses are flying at half-mast from February 11-18 2026, in honour of those lost in the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting.

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Lowering the Flag: Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Maier

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from Feb. 4-6, 2026, in honour of Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Maier.

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Lowering the Flag: Dr. Ken Munro

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2026, in honour of Dr. Ken Munro.

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Lowering the Flag: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters

The national, provincial, Treaty Six, Métis Nation and university flags are flying at half-mast on Jan. 8, 2026, in honour of the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters.

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Lowering the Flag: Jessica Sellers

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from December 10 - 12, 2025 in remembrance of Jessica Sellers.

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Lowering the Flag: Arvind Mangat

The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from December 8 - 10, 2025 in remembrance of Arvind Mangat.