VENUS makes a splash

A project led by the University of Victoria is about to make oceanographic history. VENUS, the world’s most advanced interactive cabled seafloor observatory, is being installed this month in the waters of Saanich Inlet north of Victoria.

	University names new VP external relations Dr. Valerie Kuehne is UVic’s new vice president external relations.
	Vikes take two more national titles The University of Victoria Vikes were in championship form this fall, winning two more national titles.
	New classroom technology just a click away Personal response systems—also known as classroom performance systems or “clickers”—are making their way onto the University of Victoria campus.

Celebrate the season at annual reception

UVic President Dr. David Turpin invites the university community to celebrate the festive season at a holiday reception on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the University Centre cafeteria.
The reception will include presentation of the President’s Distinguished Service Awards which recognize employees for their outstanding contributions to the university’s learning and working environment.

This year, the awards committee received 15 nominations for the Award for Distinguished Service (honouring up to three employees, or groups of employees) and two for the Team Award for Innovation, which recognizes a team or group for innovations that improve an educational, administrative, or organizational process. Recipients receive a plaque and $1,000 for professional development ($6,000 maximum limit in the case of team awards).

The presentation ceremony begins at 4:15 p.m. and light refreshments will be served.