May 4, 2001 Vol. 27, No. 2
						UVic scientists involved in three new research networks University of Victoria scientists are playing prominent roles in three new national research networks in environmental studies, announced May 2 by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. (full story)   Help us brag about our grads Spring convocation is just around the corner June 6 – 8 and The Ring once again needs your help to show the world just how special UVic graduates are. (full story) Three alumni honoured for achievements The UVic Alumni Association has named this year's winners of its Distinguished Alumni Award Olympic gold medal rower Kirsten Barnes, acclaimed writer Eden Robinson and business leader Tim Price. (full story)   for your (academic) life by Dr. Steve Lonergan Why bother with cv's, teaching dossiers, and tenure and promotion committees when all you really need is a good pair of sneakers?. (full story) In my opinion… by Dr. John Money UVic's Strategic Plan Discussion Paper uses a lot of words to say very little. (full story)
			Russell (Valerie Shore photo) Bike to Work Week teams gear up to out-pedal the competition Are you a closet cyclist, waiting for that "right time" to brush the dust and cobwebs off your long-neglected bicycle? (full story)   Ask the candidates Still undecided who to vote for in the upcoming provincial election? Want to sound out the parties on the issues important to you? You’ll have your chance at the C-FAX Election Forum taking place on Tuesday, May 8, 7 – 9 p.m. in the Trevor Mathews & Robert McQueen Lecture Theatre (room 103) of the Strong Building. Designated representatives of the Green Party, the Liberals, Marijuana Party, NDP and the Unity Party will be on hand to field questions from the audience. The event, which will be moderated by UVic professor emeritus Ron Cheffins, will be broadcast live on C-FAX Radio. For more information on the event, call 386-1070. Also in this issue … UVic Plant Sale features drought-resistant plants New recruits join campus security Gone fishing for genetic answers Gerontologist awarded Canada Research Chair Report outlines environmental "good, bad and the ugly" 24-Hour Relay teams kick-off fundraising frenzy Study finds architects are poor predictors of public tastes All in the family A hat trick for UVic in awards competition New faculty Education students celebrate Been there, done that … Next! And the Hummingbird goes to … Co-op means business Art educator honoured Student project inspires documentary on the history of activism