UVic-owned Broad Street buildings to be converted into hotel October 8, 2021October 20, 2021 Mary Heeg UVic is building a hotel. A Broad Street property owned by UVic Properties, a subsidiary of the university that manages real estate to support it financially, is slated to become
Victoria youth march for climate justice in global climate strike October 6, 2021October 7, 2021 Mary Heeg Around 11 a.m. on Sept. 24, students began to congregate outside the doors of the Student Union Building after walking out of their classes. Organized by Divest UVic, they
UVic responsible investing reports show drop in carbon intensity October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Mary Heeg On Sept. 23, UVic released two reports about their investments. The reports provide more information about the university’s ongoing efforts to decarbonize and make investments with a positive social impact.
As COVID-19 spreads among the unhoused, outreach workers fear for their safety October 6, 2021October 8, 2021 Alec Lazenby Jay* is afraid to get out of their car. They are afraid of contracting COVID 19 and bringing it home to their family or ending up in the hospital
Professor uses racial slur in class and prompts UVic apology, student demands for more action October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Kate Korte After a UVic professor read out a racial slur in class, renewed concerns are being raised about the role the university has in responding to and directly supporting students
Local First Nations grant President Kevin Hall permission to work on these territories in ceremony and installation October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Kate Korte Kevin Hall has been officially installed as UVic's president. Hall is the eighth president of UVic but the first to seek permission from local First Nations to work on the territory.
UVic Wi-Fi crashes during first two days of classes September 27, 2021October 21, 2021 Alec Lazenby and Michael John Lo “The Help Desk is receiving reports of intermittent connectivity for UVic wireless network.
Remembrance and reflection: Bamfield bus accident recommendations implemented September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Betty Sileshi In September 2019, a bus with 45 UVic students and two teaching assistants rolled down an embankment on the way to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC). Two UVic students,
A UVic student’s guide to voting in the federal election September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Alec Lazenby On Sept. 20, voters across Canada will head to the polls to elect their federal government. For many students, it may be their first time voting.
Province to continue ‘Toxic Drugs are Circulating’ campaign September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Alec Lazenby As students return to campus, the provincial government says that it is important more than ever for students to be aware of the risks of drug use. On Sept. 8,
