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Flag lowered in memory of Elder-in-Residence Dr. Marie Cooper
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In memoriam: Dallas Tomniuk
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In memorium: Paddy Tsurumi
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Psychologist Otfried Spreen
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The university flag will be lowered in memory of Elder-in-Residence Dr. Marie Cooper on Friday, Apr. 7. Marie passed away peacefully on Mar. 31 at home. She was a tireless advocate
and leader in education and for her people. Marie's passing is a poignant reminder of her immense legacy, which is a lasting gift to her community, the WSANEC School Board, School District 63,
Camosun College and the University of Victoria.
Dallas Tomniuk, a valued staff member in the University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, passed away May 22 following a motorcycle accident in Tofino. He was a gentle, kind,
good-humoured and giving member of the UVic team, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and worked with him.
Dr. E. Patricia (“Paddy”) Tsurumi, historian and UVic professor emerita, died last month in her home on Hornby Island. Known for her thoroughly researched scholarship grounded in a
strong sense of social justice, Paddy contributed to the history of women, education, colonialism and labour.
Otfried Spreen, UVic professor emeritus of psychology (neuropsychology), died in Vancouver on Nov. 29, 2015, at the age of 89 years. Spreen played a leading role in establishing
the graduate training program in neuropsychology and in running the Psy…