$1.5 million donation funds new UVic research chair in Indigenous mental health January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 Isabella Kennedy In December, the University of Victoria (UVic) announced that they are creating a new research chair in the Department of Psychology: The Chief Mungo Martin Chair in Indigenous Mental Health.
UVic students organize walk-out, demand government action on gender-based violence December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Kaya Martin A group of students walked out of classes on the afternoon of Dec. 6 in support of survivors of gender-based violence. The energy was somber but resolute as the group
124 cases of COVID-19 leads UVic to cancel all in-person exams December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Kate Korte and Isabella Kennedy On the evening of Dec. 12, students and professors alike were shocked to learn that their scheduled in-person exams had been cancelled due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the
30 COVID-19 cases among UVic students after two social events December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Isabella Kennedy About 30 UVic students in varsity programs and in the Gustavson School of Business have tested positive for COVID-19 following two off-campus social events held last weekend. Island Health has
Greater Victoria Green Team cleans up Cunningham Woods December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 Alec Lazenby On a crisp, cold Saturday in late November, members of the Greater Victoria Green Team (GVGT) along with 28 volunteers set to work clearing Cunningham Woods, a 1-acre forested area
Newly-launched BACK program aims to support BIPOC students’ mental health December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 Isabella Kennedy Belonging, authenticity, communities of care, and knowledge — these are the pillars of the new mental health initiative BACK that was launched to support BIPOC students at UVic. BACK is
Saanich Police Department expands presence on campus in response to Halloween parties November 25, 2021November 25, 2021 Alec Lazenby Students face stops, searches on campus Photo via Snapchat. Following Halloween parties on campus that saw fireworks launched into a crowd, Saanich Police Department (SPD) has increased its presence on campus...
UVic wards off phishing attack November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Alec Lazenby In an email to staff and students, UVic's Associate Director of Desktop Support Services (DSS) David Street said that anyone who receives the email should avoid clicking the link
UVic has set up more flu clinics after running out of vaccine November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Alec Lazenby As the days get shorter and the air gets colder, the provincial government is urging people to get vaccinated against influenza, more commonly known as the flu. While COVID-19 restrictions
UVic Foundation announces new responsible investing policy November 17, 2021November 18, 2021 Kate Korte The UVic Foundation has announced that their equity portfolio no longer invests in companies involved in the extraction and processing of coal, oil, or natural gas.
