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Olympic Torch Day
Oct. 30
Fete the arrival of the Olympic torch to Victoria at a community celebration Oct. 30 in parking lot 4 near Centennial Stadium from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event, featuring a barbecue and refreshments, will acknowledge UVic’s tradition of excellence in athletics and health and wellness research and initiatives. Participants in Olympic Torch Day will be able to view exhibits on UVic recreation opportunities and community programs and meet current UVic athletes and Olympians. The festivities will conclude in time to head downtown to the main torch ceremony on the lawn of the legislature.
Universities and
BC’s future
UVic President David Turpin and Dr. Eric Sager (history) provided a discussion paper entitled “Universities and the Knowledge Economy” at Outlook 2020: Shaping BC’s Economic Future, a conference organized by the Business Council of BC Sept. 22 in Vancouver. Turpin also moderated a panel discussion at the conference, part of a series of meetings at which business, community and government leaders examine opportunities and issues to help keep BC prosperous over the coming decade. In their paper and a subsequent opinion editorial published Sept. 18 in the Vancouver Sun, Turpin and Sager outline the need for a new era of collaboration among universities, government and the private sector. Discussion paper.
Don’t delay! Service awards deadline
Oct. 30 is the deadline and your last chance to nominate fellow co-workers for the 2009 President’s Distinguished Service Awards. President David Turpin launched the recognition program seven years ago in tribute to UVic’s exemplary employees who contribute so much to the betterment of the university and our community. This year you have the option of nominating your colleagues for three individual awards: an Award for Excellence in Service, an Award for Excellence in Leadership, or an Award for Outstanding Contribution in Their First Five Years. You can also nominate a group of your colleagues for the Team Award for Innovation. More info »
New title for (equity and) diversity adviser
The position of diversity adviser to the provost has been renamed adviser to the provost on equity and diversity, reflecting the position’s support of faculty in the areas of both equity and diversity. Adviser Grace Wong Sneddon invites faculty to contact her in her new office in ASB A265. She can be reached at 250-721-6143, 250-472-5666, or gwongsne@uvic.ca. Website »
Sound off on info
management policies
The university is seeking feedback on draft information management policies and procedures in the areas of privacy, records management and information security. Over the past year, related existing university policies have been revised and a number of proposed policies and procedures have been developed. Ongoing consultation with the university community is under way. University community members are encouraged to review the draft documents and provide input via the online survey available from Oct. 15–28.
Honouring community leaders
Leadership Victoria is soliciting nominations for the 2010 Victoria’s Leadership Awards, honouring outstanding citizens in our community who have brought change and improvement to civil society. You can nominate UVic community members for the awards before 4 p.m. Nov. 28. Leadership Victoria is a community-based, volunteer-driven organization committed to supporting local leaders. Nomination packages and more info »
New director
of student services
Joel Lynn has been appointed UVic’s director of student services and he assumed this position in September. He most recently served as residence service director at the University of Calgary. A key component of his job will involve finding new ways to improve the UVic experience for students. “I was attracted to UVic’s strong sense of community and that there’s a real commitment to innovation here,” he says. He may be reached at 250-721-8022 or dirss@uvic.ca.
What does diversity
mean to you?
UVic students can win cash, get published and help promote understanding of diversity on campus by entering the Diversity Writing Contest, presented by the UVic Libraries and the adviser to the provost on equity and diversity. The deadline is Nov. 16 to submit in the categories of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Details, rules and instructions: 250-721-8239 or library website.
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