Students protest UVic fossil fuel investments at September Board of Governors meeting October 2, 2019October 8, 2019 Emily Fagan Several dozen student protesters attended the first UVic Board of Governors meeting of the year to speak out against the university’s investments in fossil fuels. In the meeting, the BoG
Margaret Atwood talks new book, global activism to sold out UVic audience October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 Emily Fagan Excited whispers and the rustle of pages filled the lobby of the University Centre on Sep. 28 as a bustling crowd waited to be let in to the Farquhar Auditorium.
Two UVic students dead in weekend bus crash September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Josh Kozelj and Emily Fagan Two UVic students were killed, and three more were seriously injured, when a bus went down an embankment over the weekend between Bamfield and Port Alberni.
The four biggest news stories you might have missed this summer September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 Emily Fagan Although many students were away from campus this summer — visiting home, on co-op, or traveling to exotic places — that didn’t keep UVic and Victoria from announcing several major
The ultimate guide to free stuff on campus September 3, 2019September 20, 2019 Emily Fagan In my time at UVic, I have learned many things — but arguably none more valuable than where to find the best free stuff on campus. And let me
VIPIRG terminates lease with UVSS, moves to Fifth Street office August 27, 2019September 9, 2019 Emily Fagan On August 26, VIPIRG announced that they terminated their lease agreement with the University of Victoria Student Society (UVSS) due to what they felt was an increasingly unsustainable partnership. The
Grad House financial struggle, apology discussed at Graduate Representative Council meeting August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 Emily Fagan On August 13, the Graduate Representative Council (GRC) met to discuss the creation of a plan to tackle the Grad House restaurant’s ongoing financial struggle and issue an apology to
Grad House restaurant faces possible temporary closure due to financial difficulties July 22, 2019July 25, 2019 Emily Fagan The UVic Graduate Student Society (GSS) Executive Board is calling for the Graduate Representative Council (GRC) to vote on the fate of Grad House restaurant due to ongoing financial concerns.
Meet the people behind Victoria’s pod of inflatable orcas July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Emily Fagan Rain or shine, anti-Trans Mountain pipeline protest or trans-inclusionary celebrations, you can count on the members of the Canadian Orca Rescue Society to show up, life-sized inflatable orcas in hand.
UVic President Jamie Cassels announces resignation effective June 2020 June 26, 2019August 8, 2019 Emily Fagan Earlier today, UVic President Jamie Cassels announced that he will be stepping down from his position at the university next year, on June 30, 2020. According to the university, the
