Dr. Larry Yore (education) was awarded the 2012 Distinguished Contributions to Science Education through Research Award by the Virginia-based National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). “This award is a nice way to end a formal career,” said Yore, who retired from UVic this year and is now a Distinguished Professor Emeritus. “It also encourages me to stay active in research and validates the area of research that looks at language’s roles in constructing, reporting and persuading others about the importance of making science accessible to everyone.”

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Gustavson School of Business BCom students took top honours in academic case competitions and were first-place finishers in two other significant categories at the annual Jeux De Commerce (JDC) West Business Competition. JDC West is the largest student-run business competition in the West and is a three-day event that took place Jan. 14 and 15 at the University of Alberta. This year, over 500 business students from 11 western universities participated. Gustavson students earned a first for non-profit, a second in human resources and took a third in accounting. The team of 47 students also placed first in participation, which recognizes the efforts of the entire team based on attendance, sportsmanship and citizenship, and they won a first in “social” which resembles an “Amazing Race” style of competition.

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As part of UVic’s Alumni Week (Feb. 6–12) celebrations, 12 UVic grads were honoured with Distinguished Alumni Awards Feb. 8 at the University Club.

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