Campus celebrates new academic year

Members of the on- and off-campus community are invited to join UVic in celebrating the start of another academic year at the third annual Campus Community Fair on Sept. 6. The fair will open with a Welcoming Ceremony, hosted by members of the UVic Native Caucus and representatives of local bands at 10 a.m. near the University totems. The Lekwammen Dancers (Songhees band) will perform along with Haida storyteller Roberta Kennedy. Throughout the day, the following events are scheduled to appeal to family members of all ages. Except where indicated, all events are scheduled for the University quadrangle adjacent to the University fountain rain or shine.

• Children's pet show (dogs and cats only please). Pre-registration required, call 472-4678. Participants assemble at 9:30 a.m. outside Centennial Stadium.
• Bike Swap and Sale by the UVic Triathlon Club. Consignment sales begin at 8 a.m.
• Bike identification engraving by Campus Security Services, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Used Book Sale by the UVic Student Alumni Association, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Kids' Imagination Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Fiesta Siesta international food and craft stalls, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Native Artists' market.
• Flea Market by the Student Employment Centre, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Student Union Building (SUB) multi-purpose room. Sell by pre-booking a table for $10 by calling 472-4678. Shop the flea market by making an admission donation to the United Way.
• President's Cup Volleyball Tournament, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• McPherson Library tours, hourly from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Vikes Soccer vs SFU 1 p.m. at Centennial Stadium.
• Ikebana display by Theo Wiggan, 1:30 p.m., Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery. Wiggan holds an Associate First Master's certification in this traditional art of Japanese flower arranging. She has taught and displayed her work throughout Western Canada.
• "Clash of the Clubs" 2 p.m., Graduate Student Building. Debate by members of on-campus political groups.
• Rainbow Stage, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., SUB. On-going entertainment.

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