July/August 2007

Wright

$11m donation

Oak Bay Marine Group President and CEO Bob Wright has made an unprecedented gift of $11 million toward the support of ocean, earth and atmospheric research and education at the University of Victoria. More »

Features

ocbr UVic launches Canada’s first university-wide community-based research office
University-community partnerships in Canada took a major step forward last month with the official launch of the Office of Community-Based Research (OCBR) at the University of Victoria.

legacy gallery Legacy Gallery and Café opens downtown
A new addition to Victoria’s downtown arts scene opened its doors on July 4. The Legacy Art Gallery and Café, a collaboration between the university and Heritage Realty Properties Ltd, is made possible by the generosity of well-known local benefactor Michael Williams.

Hollefreund CFUV volunteer coordinator recognized for supporting inclusivity
Kate Hollefreund, volunteer coordinator at UVic’s student radio station, CFUV, is being honoured by Volunteer Victoria with a certificate of recognition of excellence in volunteer management.
   
 
 
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