Discussing diversity: 50 years of activism
Four UVic professors and activists passionately spoke on the topic of 50 Years of Activism: Rethinking Realities on Jan. 30, and articulated the status of research in their prospective fields. They spoke in the SUB to a large audience as part of the Provost’s Diversity Research Forum, Critical Conversations Rethinking Realities.
Sessionals “main target” of budget cuts
We read with interest the article “University Continues to Plan for Budget Reductions” in the November 2012 issue of The Ring. We were encouraged to hear that the presidents of the province’s research-intensive universities are making the case forcefully for not proceeding with the reductions to university funding announced in the last provincial budget. However, we are concerned that these reductions are being implemented at the University of Victoria in a manner that will undermine the effectiveness and efficiency of our teaching.
Je me souviens
On Dec. 6, 1989, a horrific act of violence took the lives of 14 women in Montréal. As a result, a private members bill was brought to parliament by Dawn Black, a BC politician, and a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women was created. I remember.
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Celebrating National Aboriginal Day meaningfullyJune 21 of every year is National Aboriginal Day, a day to celebrate the culture of Aboriginal peoples and their contributions to Canada. Across the nation there are many events that take place to mark the day. Governor General Romeo LeBlanc in 1996 declared June 21 as National Aboriginal Day to coincide with the summer solstice that is of significance to Aboriginal people. |
The fine arts count(down)Almost all university educators have met parents who do not want their daughters, or especially their sons, to pursue a career in the arts. Why? Because most parents want to see their children well established in the world, and they have heard all the tales about low wages and uncertain futures in fine arts as opposed to more stable and lucrative careers in the sciences or law. |
Bringing community values into our economic lifeThe ‘Occupy’ movement seems to be losing its place in the public eye as it is removed from city squares and public spaces. But the initial response suggested they were onto something that we had better not lose. |
In praise of the humanitiesLately, few other academic disciplines have been such a stranger to praise as the humanities. Branded as impractical and even disposable, the humanities have been criticized for seemingly failing to provide financial benefits compared to certain programs in business and the sciences. |
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