University College of the North’s president Doug Lauvstad and academic and research vice-president Dan Smith received Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medals at a ceremony in Winnipeg Sept. 26.
Celebrating the 70th year of the late Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne, platinum jubilee medals honour significant contributions and achievements of recipients with a strong focus on community-mindedness, service and reconciliation.
The ceremony at which Lauvstad and Smith received their medals was hosted by Manitoba Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon and Premier Heather Stefanson.
