Meet Avalon Wasteneys: UVic student and Olympic champion October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 Isabella Kennedy Avalon Wasteneys was sitting in a second year UVic anthropology course when the class discussion sidetracked to the Olympic Games. The psychology major contributed to the conversation, and her peers
Vital Signs report gives Victoria’s quality of life a B October 20, 2021October 22, 2021 Kavita Premkumar Every year, the Victoria Foundation releases the Vital Signs report. Described as Greater Victoria’s “annual check-up,” the report is intended to identify concerns and connect philanthropy to community needs. The
Vikes women’s softball plays in first home opener series October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Isabella Kennedy The Vikes women’s softball team battled hard in their first home opener series on a sunny fall Saturday at Hyacinth Park. After dropping two games to the top ranked UBC
Sporting arenas across Greater Victoria open their doors October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Alec Lazenby The sight of yellow and red leaves coating the sidewalks means two things in B.C.: winter is just around the corner, and sports are back.
Faculty of Engineering officially adopts new name October 13, 2021October 14, 2021 Sarah Suleman As of Sept. 1, UVic’s Faculty of Engineering has officially received a new name to recognize the Department of Computer Science. The change, which was put in motion last year,
Indigenous Governance class receives permission to learn on unceded territories October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Kate Korte While other classes began on campus, UVic’s Indigenous Governance 510 class began their learning on the water.
The best and worst places to eat on campus September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Paul Chalkman My stomach growled as a first year with an empty stomach, tight wallet, and too many choices to choose from. I didn’t want to compromise. I wanted to find the
Six tips to feel better prepared for in-person classes September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Alison Batallas After a long year of Zoom classes, UVic students are finally able to head back to campus. For many students, this upcoming school year will be their first in-person collegiate
Play Beyond Expectations empowers people with disabilities September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Lane Chevrier Play Beyond Expectations is a community activity group that focuses on uncovering the latent strengths of people with disabilities while providing physical exercise and socialization. Participants are encouraged to try
Three research chairs chosen for provincial research funding at UVic September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Boston Laferté The B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) is an annual sum that is given out to research projects across the province. This fund covers up to 40 per cent of research
