Robert Uffen
Robert James Uffen | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 21, 1923 |
| Died | July 18, 2009 (aged 85) |
| Occupation(s) | research geophysicist, professor, and university administrator |
| Awards | Order of Canada |
Robert James Uffen,
Early life
Born in
Career
From 1961 to 1965, he was the Principal of the University College of Arts and Science, University of Western Ontario. From 1965 to 1966, he was the Dean, College of Science. From 1963 to 1966, he was a member of the
He was a Commissioner of the Ontario Royal Commission on Asbestos from 1980 to 1984 and of the Ontario Commission on Truck Safety from 1981 to 1983. He was a member of the Club of Rome from 1969 to 1984.[2]
In 1964, he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. In 1983, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition for being an "internationally distinguished research geophysicist, teacher and university administrator". He was awarded the Canadian Centennial Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.[2]
References
- ^ University, Department of Communications and Public Affairs, Western (2009-07-22). "Western News - In Memoriam - Robert Uffen". Western News. Retrieved 2017-12-02.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d "Robert James Uffen's Obituary on Toronto Star". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2017-12-02.