UVic students living in residence may now be refunded hundreds of dollars more for moving out early March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 Michael John Lo “We’ve crunched the hypothetical numbers for you: if you’re a single-room dorm occupant moving out on the default day (March 27), you’re eligible for a refund for 28 days of
UVic student with symptoms, in direct contact with a positive case denied COVID-19 testing March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 Kate Korte At least one student in class with the first UVic student to test positive yesterday is experiencing significant symptoms of COVID-19. However, due to CDC restrictions, she was unable to
Mysterious lounge fridges, modified cafeteria policies, daytime parties: life on residence during the COVID-19 pandemic March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 Michael John Lo A day after the University of Victoria began asking students to move out early from residence, Residence Services began to implement government-recommended social distancing policies on students. Despite these efforts,
First UVic student tests positive for COVID-19 March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Kate Korte A UVic student has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Island Health, students who attended Psych 300B, Psych 351 B, and Bio 367 may have been exposed to COVID-19. Students
Commerce Students’ Society cancels week-long homelessness fundraiser due to coronavirus March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Josh Kozelj Amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Victoria Commerce Students’ Society (CSS) have decided to cancel a week-long event dedicated to increasing awareness about homelessness, but will still
Naked bungee jumpers fundraise for mental health March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Glenn Howard Participants in the fundraiser climbed a steep metal staircase wearing, if anything, a towel. They then walked along thick wooden planks to a waiting area where they derobed and a
UVic group part of Canada-wide Bernie Sanders support movement March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Josh Kozelj Calvin Simpson was a massive Bernie Sanders supporter in 2016, however, he didn’t get involved in outreach for a simple reason: he didn’t know how as someone living in Canada.
What students need to know: a COVID-19 resource list March 19, 2020March 30, 2020 Kate Korte A lot of students are dealing with increased financial and social pressures — some students have lost their jobs and others have had to rapidly move out of Victoria. While
Ninth annual Ideafest showcases UVic research March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 Alec Lazenby From March 2-7, UVic’s ninth annual Ideafest offered 35 events that publicized research being done by students, faculty, and staff. The week-long festival included interdisciplinary panels, student presentations, and a
UVSS to close Student Union Building and temporarily terminate both salary and part-time staff due to COVID-19 March 17, 2020April 2, 2020 Emily Fagan and Michael John Lo As of 6 p.m. March 17, the UVSS has announced that it will close the Student Union Building to the public and stop all business operations as a precaution in
