THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA NEWSPAPER

March 19, 1999

Front Page Stories Townhall meetings seek input on presidential search U-pass is coming to the University of Victoria Play featured in First Peoples House fudraiser News and Features Well-known philosopher delivers inaugural lecture Vikes women lose title in hard-fought final Two Vikes hoopsters net national awards Grad student heads for renowned wildlife conservation program Leonardo remembered New student awards policy generates lively debate UVic co-op helps local high-tech businesses thrive Special student honoured Whale research promotes First Nations links UVic research team unlocks secrets of B.C.'s marine giants Two UVic writers win national literary awards Salmon management system is unconstitutional claims report Education gets gift Are you graduating this spring? Jobs well done Send EMail to The Ring Go back to The Ring index

Beckwith and a Garry Oak.--Patty Pitts photo Gnarly oak is focus of conference and festival Volunteers -- tell us your story Volunteers are special people who deserve recognition for the good work they do to improve the quality of life in their community. The Ring would like to hear about members of the UVic community who donate their time to help others. We'll feature a selection of your local hero stories to mark National Volunteer Week, April 18-24. Send your suggestions to The Ring (c/o UVic communications services, Sedgewick C149) or e-mail them to vshore@uvic.ca by April 9 for publication in the April 16 issue.