David H. Turpin
Canadian scholar
David Howard Turpin (born 14 July 1956) is a Canadian scholar and the former university president. Turpin was the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta (2015–2020) and the University of Victoria (2000 to 2013).2
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Born Jul 14, 1956.1
About
In 2010, he was appointed a member of the Order of Canada.
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Companies
- University of VictoriaPresident 2000 to 201312
Early life and education
- 1977University of British Columbia Bachelor of Science3 4
- 1980University of British Columbia Doctor of Philosophy3
In 1977, Turpin received a BSc degree in cell biology from the University of British Columbia. In 1980 he received a PhD degree in botany and oceanography from the University of British Columbia.
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Career
Occupation: writer.6
- 2000 to 2013University president, vice-chancellor, University of Victoria4 5
- Date not recordedWorked at University of British Columbia5
From 2000 to 2013, Turpin was the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria. Turpin was appointed the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta in 2015. He did not seek renewal for a second term, and his term at the University of Alberta ended on 30 June 2020. Turpin is president emeritus of the University of Alberta. He was appointed as a member of the board of directors for Polar Knowledge Canada for 5 years from January 2023 to January 2028.
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Personal life
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