January 2008

Iraqui marshes

Reseeding a way of life in Iraq’s marshlands

A great swath of marshland once carpeted the south of Iraq for thousands of miles. Beginning in 1989, most of this exceptional ecosystem was drained under Saddam Hussein’s regime. more »

Features

Thomas President's Distinguished Service Awards

Several retirees, a member of UVic’s chemistry staff and an eight-member team were honoured at the president’s holiday reception on Dec. 12 as winners of the 2007 President’s Distinguished Service Awards. more »


CARBC UVic-led drinking study has implications for policy development

When it comes to drinking, many young males can’t tell the difference between low-alcohol and regular strength beer.

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Salish Art Salish Art

Thanks to a unique partnership between a UVic anthropologist, the First Peoples Language, Heritage and Culture Council (FPLHCC) and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV), the gallery is offering its first exhibit focused entirely on contemporary Coast Salish art. more »

   
 
 
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