Today we are celebrating a new class of UBC Philosophy Alumni. This afternoon’s commencement ceremony recognizes twelve new BAs with a Philosophy major or joint major, six new BAs with a Philosophy minor, two new Philosophy MAs, and two new Philosophy PhDs.
Congratulations to all these students for completing their degrees! I will be participating in today’s graduation ceremony myself, and look forward to celebrating this milestone with students who will also be there in person, as well as sending my best wishes and congratulations to those who are unable to attend.
Most of the students graduating with us today persisted with all of us doing our best to continue teaching and learning in unprecedented pandemic conditions. This wasn’t always smooth or easy; it is a testament to the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff that together, we made it work. Thanks very much to this class of students for their patience and perseverance during this period.
Our students are moving on to a wide variety of careers, programs, goals, strategies, and projects. Philosophy has always been among the most versatile academic subject matters; anyone whose life will feature complex thought, critical analysis, research, or reading and writing will regularly call on their philosophical experience. These skills are only becoming more important in our fast-developing world. The Philosophy Department takes pride in the roles that our teaching plays in the lives of our alumni, and we’re excited to see what our newest class of graduates has in store for the world.
Included below is a list of some of our graduating students, along with brief messages they’ve sent in.
All best wishes, and warmest congratulations,
Jonathan Ichikawa
UBC Philosophy Department Head
| The Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy |
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| Castillo | Jereco | |
| Hosseini | Shayan | The existential dread of humanity... that is what philosophy ultimately taught me. I am grateful to my family—mom, dad, and lil bro— for always supporting me through life & all its journeys. "Live a worthwhile life, one that leaves you with the fewest regrets during your final hours." -Shay H. xoxo |
| Neels | Gary | |
| Shou | Jerry | The Trees votes for the Axe. What a time to be alive. |
| Sze | Yuen Pan | |
| Waller | Alexander | Three hundred characters to summarize four years of university. It has been an amazing journey thank you to my spouse, Dr. Kraal, Dr. Simchen, Dr. Thompson and the whole Philosophy department. |
| Zhang | Eryao |
