UVic spotlights five leaders with honorary degrees – Times Colonist

June 08, 2026

Recipients include Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers and CBC Radio Quirks and Quarks host Bob McDonald.

Five leaders with backgrounds in science, philanthropy, business, arts and Indigenous law and rights will be awarded honorary degrees by the University of Victoria.

The honorary degrees will be handed out during four days of graduation ceremonies at Farquhar Auditorium from Tuesday to Friday.

During the week, UVic will hand out more than 4,100 degrees, diplomas and certificates in 12 ceremonies.

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