New school's focus is public health
For the first time in 20 years UVic is launching a new school. Starting in September 2011, the School of Public Health and Social Policy in the Faculty of Human and Social Development will offer a Master's of Public Health, a Graduate Diploma in Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Community Services through online distance delivery.
Building leaders for the social economy and civil society
“Communities and societies are grappling with many challenges in a rapidly changing world,” says Lynne Siemens, professor and graduate advisor in the School of Public Administration. “Addressing them requires new leadership and ways of working with individuals, communities, organizations and governments.”
Students supporting students
Starting on a new campus, meeting new people, navigating the demands of a new program all pose some level of anxiety for new students. The nurse mentorship project, initiated by nursing students, has helped relieve some of the stress and made the transition easier.
Building bridges with Africa
What began as a sightseeing tour of a small community in Ethiopia has resulted in a life-saving project establishing a unique model for local and international partnerships.
From art to education, nursing student finds inspiration
Mid-career nursing student and accomplished artist Gayle Allison is convocating this November with the first group of nine students to complete UVic’s new nurse educator option in the master’s of nursing program.
Kerkovius: Grad shares her Northern spirit
Ann Rose Kerkovius, an Inuk from the Copper Inuit Nation, was born in an igloo in Kugluktuk, Nunavut—formerly Coppermine, NWT.
Buchan: Grad has knack for giving back
Dianne Buchan, Indigenous governance master's grad, credits her community with instilling in her the desire to learn and the passion to give back.
Addison & Ali: Grads champion child care in Africa
Two students from the Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU), Ruth Addison and Masoud Mohamed Ali, may be travelling the farthest distance to participate in this month’s convocation ceremonies at UVic. From Ghana and Kenya, respectively, they will receive their graduation certificate in Professional Specialization in International Child and Youth Care for Development.
Nursing students, Aboriginal community learn from each other
What does it mean to walk a mile in another person’s shoes? Just ask UVic nursing students and members of the Tsawout First Nation participating in an award-winning pilot project called the Reciprocal Partnership Model in Nursing Education.
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