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
Sessional instructor strike could hit campus this fall August 16, 2019August 20, 2019 Josh Kozelj After months of collective bargaining, the University of Victoria and CUPE 4163 (the union representing sessional and music performance instructors) have failed to reach an agreement on a new
Construction underway for campus Starbucks August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 Josh Kozelj Starbucks coffee is set to make its debut on campus on Sep. 3, with renovations currently underway of the former Finnerty Express cafe in the UVic bookstore complex.
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.
Wilde About Sappho reading celebrates 50 years of same-sex relationship legalization in Canada July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Carlee Bouillon Held in the middle of Pride Week, literary event “Wilde About Sappho” took to Victoria City Hall to honour—via a powerful collection of queer literature—that 50 years ago, Canada decriminalized
20 km march against Trudeau’s approval of Trans Mountain pipeline is “only the beginning” for protestors July 5, 2019July 18, 2019 Kate Korte On Saturday, June 22, more than 300 protestors marched over 20 kilometres in protest of recent federal approval for the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline. The trek started with a
Greater Victoria Public Library program one of eight honoured by American Library Association June 26, 2019July 2, 2019 Brianna Bock The Change Your Mind campaign began as an update to the official website and grew into a marketing campaign to raise awareness of the libraries’ services by starting a conversation.
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
Victoria hosts 43rd annual Inclusion Conference June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 Kate Korte The Inclusion Conference delivered on its promise to bring together those in the inclusivity sector to “learn, celebrate, and discuss issues around intellectual disabilities.” This year, the conference was held
Protesters, university officials tight-lipped at May Board of Governors meeting June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 Emily Fagan Over a dozen students attended the May Board of Governors meeting to protest the university’s continued investments in fossil fuels. Students, including many members of the student group Divest UVic,
