June 5, 2001 Vol. 27, No. 3
			Diana Nethercott photo Convocation 2001 Four new grads-to-be celebrate amid the blooms of UVic’s Finnerty Gardens. L–r: Valerie Houle (theatre), Gord Humphrey (geography/environmental studies), Jackie Adamthwaite (theatre) and Ryan Melsom (English) are among the almost 2,500 students graduating at the university’s spring 2001 convocation ceremonies this week. For profiles on some of our award-winning grads, check out the special convocation section. Law dean named new vice president academic The University of Victoria has a new vice president academic and provost Prof. Jamie Cassels, a member of the University of Victoria’s faculty of law since 1981 and dean of law since 1999. The five-year appointment is effective Aug. 1, 2001. (Full story … ) Take a walk on the wild side   Also inside … UVic researchers awarded $8 million in science and engineering grants Reference librarian retires with national service award Time capsule to be unveiled Bike to Work Week heightens cycling awareness Balanced budget boosts scholarship funds Chef of the year UVic students fly high in national glider competition Finnerty Gardens boosted by plant sale Forum focuses on hydrogen energy Learning is a two-way street for award-winning history professor Get a job! UVic's Student Employment Centre helps students and alumni sort out their career options New faculty