We are deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Phil Lind. We have lost a remarkable alumnus of UBC and a passionate supporter of Political Science. Phil’s generous contributions to UBC included the funds to endow a senior research chair in the Department of Political Science: the Phil Lind Chair in United States Politics and Representation.
Phil’s philanthropy and vision has helped the department to develop a specialized field in American politics, training students from the undergraduate to the Ph.D. level. This work has led our program to become one of the best outside of the United States for research and teaching on American politics.
Phil felt strongly about promoting Canadian sophistication in dealing with Canada’s crucial trading partner and political ally south of the border, and our department is honoured to carry that commitment forward.
The Department of Political Science joins UBC Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Deborah Buszard and the Faculty of Arts Dean Dr. Clare Haru Crowston in offering our deepest condolences to the Lind family.
