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
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
Campus Kick-Off returns to in-person format this year September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Boston Laferté UVSS excited, nervous about returning to campus for a week of events Photo by Dave Van, provided by the UVSS. Every year, the University of Victoria Students Society (UVSS) holds an inaugural...
What’s up with the UVSS? Introducing new directors and their campus-wide initiatives September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Betty Sileshi Students will be back on campus this fall and so will their student government. The University of Victoria Students’ Society (UVSS), which represents over 19 000 undergraduates and operates independently
UVic researcher investigates the lasting impact of lockdowns on the environment September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Paula Raimondi Cantú The consequences of global lockdown were at first sight positive towards the environment, leading most to conclude that humans and their day-to-day activity had a negative impact on their surroundings.
