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Be an agent of change

Follow your nose to the UVic United Way campaign kickoff on Monday, Oct. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the University Centre. Drop in to the Welcome Centre to enjoy popcorn snacks, drop off your pledge form and talk to representatives from United Way and UVic.

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Expansion of Innovation Centre for Entrepreneurs (ICE) goes UVic wide

Gustavson School of Business grads Rebecca Kosh, left, and Kim Cope of Early Entrepreneurs are among the first clients to get help from UVic’s Innovation Centre for Entrepreneurs (ICE). Theirs is a social enterprise that helps elementary school students start a business that makes enough money to build a school in Kenya.

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Five PhD students awarded Vanier scholarships, including a top spot

English PhD student Tim Personn is ranked first of all social sciences and humanities recipients for this year's Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. He and four other students—Justin Karr, Chong-Su Kim, Aaron Mills and Leigh Wicki-Stordeur—receive $50,000 per year for three years.

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Community-wide celebration of Shakespeare

UVic, Pacific Opera Victoria, Belfry Theatre, Greater Victoria Public Libraries and other partners are collaborating in a six-week community celebration of the Bard beginning Sept. 21. Events include a first-ever exhibit of Shakespeare Folios at Legacy Gallery.

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Campus Conversations with President Cassels

President Jamie Cassels shares the details of the campus conversations he's initiated this fall with university community members to continue to build a sense of identity and direction for UVic and to hear your thoughts and suggestions.

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Ocean research on the high seas

With the assistance of the Schmidt Ocean Institute, Ocean Networks Canada has been leading a month-long research expedition on the institute's state-of-the-art research vessel to study low-oxygen waters off the coast of Vancouver Island.

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Engagement is the key to a full student experience

Campus is brimming with new and returning students, with numerous orientation activities planned. Studies show that students who do more than hit the books during their post-secondary years tend to have a better experience on campus, and out in the world when they finish. For many students, it is defined simply as "get involved."

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Building community by coaching rugby in Africa

Vikes rugby players Sofija Novakovic and Caitlin Harvey spent 20 days in Uganda this summer, supporting Gainline Africa's international development work using the sport of rugby to support healthy communities.

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Events and important dates

Budget information sessions

More information sessions will be scheduled this fall once the university has received the information it is awaiting about several factors that will significantly influence its revenue and expenditures for 2014-15.

For more information and documents about the evolving budget context at UVic, visit the Budget planning website.

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Winning photo The September snapshot of the month is Sunshine by Sasha Gronsdahl. Show us your UVic! Submit your own photos to or via our Flickr group. Your photo could be next month's winner.

Benefits of the UVic co-op program

Hear from local Victoria employers as they discuss the benefits of hiring UVic co-op students. Two of our 2012 co-op students of the year also share their work term experiences. Visit the Co-operative Education Program website.

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