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The UVic 2009 United Way campaign thermometers are heating up toward boiling point with events taking place across campus.
The annual UVic Libraries’ book sale raised a whopping $13,522 last month, well over its $10,000 target. The UVic 2009 United Way campaign goal is $275,000 and as of press-time, we are more than halfway to that target.
Everyone who fills out a pledge form is eligible for fabulous draw prizes including day-kayaking for two, a limited edition Emily Carr print, passes to a set of Salmon Kings games, and a grand prize of two tickets to a Vancouver Canucks hockey game and weekend accommodation in Vancouver.
Sheila Adams (medieval/religious studies) knows a thing or two about prizes, and it is people like her who are the gift behind the giving. Adams is actively involved as a UVic United Way campaign committee member and has been responsible every year for compiling the fantastic list of annual draw prizes, thanks to the willing generosity of our service sponsors.
Adams also helps organize the annual UVic Hearts and Hands Craft Fair, which takes place on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the University Centre lobby.
It’s an early opportunity for great gift-giving ideas and meaningful deals before the holiday rush next month. The craft fair hoisted its first set of stalls in November 2001, with founding members Helen Rezanowich (women’s studies), Deb Renney (human resources) and Annette Barath (psychology). Rezanowich is currently one of three committee co-chairs along with Lynn McCaughey (cooperative education and career services) and Adams. Proceeds from registration fees and gift basket raffle go to the United Way campaign.
UVic chemistry profs Drs. Alex Brolo and Scott McIndoe are stepping up to replace legendary Dr. Reg Mitchell (aka “Dr. Zonk”) who retired last year, so get ready for a science spectacle with stunning neon pyrotechnics and quickly extinguished explosions. That Chemistry Show takes place at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 in the Bob Wright Centre. Tickets are $9 in person from the UVic box office. Online details: http://auditorium.uvic.ca/contact.html
The Sep. 21 kick-off BBQ, the Sep. 27 VW Bug Push and the Nov. 3 Chillin’ for Charity dunk tank event raised money for the campaign, and the campus coin drive continues to rattle up a lot of change for a good cause. Coming up in December: the plasma car race, the Commerce Students’ Society garage sale plus ongoing Vikes United Way events.
More UVic United Way information: http://unitedway.uvic.ca
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