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Grey power on campus
In March, discover what it takes to be happy and healthy in your later years without enrolling in a course or leaving the campus. As part of Embrace Aging Month, a citywide festival of events celebrating seniors and the agencies that support them, UVic's centre on aging is hosting lectures, presentations and an art exhibit. Events include an art exhibit by Vermont fabric artist Deidre Scherer at the Maltwood Gallery and a lecture by Scherer on the challenges of aging and dying. Dr. Robert Dalton (education) is giving a lecture entitled "Framing the Past: Senior Stories Illustrated by Youthful Artists." As well, the UVic Retirees Association and the centre on aging are presenting a series of five lectures starting March 1. "Masterminds: A Lecture Series by UVic Retirees" will be held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Hickman Building, room 105. Plan to arrive early, because seating will be limited. For more information on Embrace Aging Month and the events mentioned above visit www.coag.uvic.ca/events.htm or embraceaging.org.
Co-op programs once again get national affirmation
In December 2005, the accreditation council of the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) awarded UVic a six-year re-accreditation of its law, recreation and health education, kinesiology, and biology co-op programs. CAFCE launched the accreditation process in 1979 as a means of establishing national standards for co-op education. The CAFCE criteria include high-quality program delivery, proven student and employer support systems, and excellent mechanisms for student preparation and evaluation. Only 22 of more than 80 Canadian institutions hold CAFCE accreditation for their co-op programs; nine of UVic's 14 co-op programs are currently accredited by CAFCE.
Nominate a student for Blue and Gold
Time is running out to nominate an outstanding student for a 2006 University of Victoria Blue and Gold Award. Nominations close March 9 for the awards, which recognize undergraduate and graduate students who make significant contributions to the quality of life on campus and in the community. These students might demonstrate leadership in a volunteer role with community groups, through participating in or coaching athletics or being involved with arts groups or organizations. Two levels of Blue and Gold Awards will be presented this year—three awards worth $2,500 each and five awards worth $1,000 each. Details are included in nomination packages available through the student awards and financial aid office in the University Centre or online at registrar.uvic.ca/safa. All nominations and supporting documentation should be mailed by March 9 to the Blue and Gold Awards program, c/o Student Awards and Financial Aid, P.O. Box 3025, STN CSC, Victoria, B.C. V8W 3P2.
Three events in one at Career Fair
Are you a student or graduate contemplating your career options? Check out Career Fair 2006, a two-day recruitment event in the Michele Pujol room of the Student Union Building, Feb. 8-9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Representatives of more than 60 organizations will be on campus to help students explore a range of career options. This year, two new events are being added: a Graduate and Continuing Education Info Fair on Feb. 8, and a Community Services Info Fair on Feb. 9. "This year, we're offering more information and networking opportunities for students and alumni than ever before," says Jennifer Margison, manager of career services. For more information, visit www.uviccareerfair.com.
Alumni Association seeks award nominations
The UVic Alumni Association invites nominations for its prestigious Excellence in Teaching Awards and Distinguished Alumni Awards. Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 27 for the teaching awards and until March 31 for the alumni awards. The Alumni Awards for Excellence in Teaching are in two categories. The Harry Hickman Award is for regular faculty members. The Gilian Sherwin Award is for sessional instructors. Both awards include a $2,000 prize and photographs of the recipients are permanently displayed in the McPherson Library. The award program was the first of its kind on campus when it was introduced in 1989. Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize outstanding achievement by graduates of the university in categories that include lifetime achievement and achievement under the age of 40. Nomination forms for both awards are available online at the alumni website (alumni.uvic.ca).
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