Science historian leads-off anniversary lectures
To help mark UVic’s 50th anniversary, a series of President’s Distinguished Lectures and special convocations featuring three world-renowned authors and thinkers will kick-off in December.
On Dec. 4, author George Dyson highlights the West Coast experiences that have shaped his influential insights on the history and philosophy of science and technology.
BCom grad takes sustainability worldwide
When he came to UVic from his hometown of Fernie, BC, Michael Traverse literally didn’t find his footing right away. To begin with, he broke his leg at the start of his first year. Then he had to decide between arts, sciences, theatre, business…. The options were enticing.
But once he got his feet under him, there was no stopping him.
Law grad follows personal quest for knowledge
After her first year of university, Jan Clark decided maybe school wasn’t for her. But that’s not the end of this story: her CV now boasts an alphabet of academic credentials after her name.
Celebrating excellence in teaching
At Fall Convocation the university honours the outstanding talent, dedication and creativity of the faculty members and other teaching staff who provide such a high quality of education to our students.
“We are extremely proud of the recipients of this year’s awards for excellence in teaching,” says Vice-President Academic and Provost Reeta Tremblay. “On behalf of the university, I would like to congratulate and express our deep appreciation of these outstanding teachers who contribute so much to the lives of their students and to the value of a UVic education.”
Love of the ocean takes grad far
Most students—including Rhiannon Pretty—come to UVic for an education and a few years focused on something they truly love, but it’s not every undergraduate that ends up with a pair of seasoned sea legs to match their degree.
Research universities set out an “Opportunity Agenda for BC”
The education and economic prosperity plan submitted by the presidents of BC’s six research-intensive universities to the legislature in mid-October has been garnering support ever since, from student and faculty organizations to some of the province’s most prominent newspapers.
The Research Universities’ Council of BC (RUCBC) on Oct. 18 released an “Opportunity Agenda for BC”—a practical plan to expand post-secondary opportunities for young people, close the skills gap and create jobs throughout the province.
Grad mixes classroom and experiential learning at O.U.R. Ecovillage
A summer camping trip in Haida Gwaii brought political science student Kat Zimmer an unexpected epiphany. “I was surrounded by natural beauty, and I thought, my academic life must reflect my passion for the outdoors,” remembers Zimmer. That moment became the catalyst for a change in her academic career. “I didn’t know about the environmental studies program and that it could also be political,” says Zimmer, “I was so excited that I could bring politics and the environment together.”
Writing grad lights up film fest screens
It’s one thing to have parents who have found fame in the same field you’re studying; but who wants one as the head of their university department? Consider Connor Gaston, whose parents are author Dede Crane and acclaimed novelist and Department of Writing chair Bill Gaston. Big shoes? You bet.
Counseling grad dedicated to Aboriginal community
Few graduate students voluntarily add more course work to their degree programs, but Jennifer Coverdale isn’t like most grad students. She willingly took seven additional courses and an extra year of study so that she could graduate this month with an MA in counseling psychology that includes all of the courses in the Aboriginal Communities Counseling Program (ACCP).
Social media causes boredom (and vice versa)
Who would have thought that goofing around on the internet would lead to cutting-edge research and gainful employment? Probably not Liam Mitchell, but that’s precisely where the UVic grad found inspiration for his recent PhD.
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