Turpin investiture in Order of Canada

University of Victoria President David Turpin joined other distinguished Canadians in Ottawa May 27 for their investiture ceremony into the Order of Canada. Turpin was recognized for his career as a scholar, scientist, educator and academic leader. He was honoured for helping UVic increase its “size, research activity and international standing. He was also instrumental in the establishment of UVic's ONC Observatory, advancing global understanding of this delicate and largely unknown ecosystem.” The Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, was established “to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to community and service to the nation.”