Campus news

The foundation is laid and the vision for the new Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities is quickly becoming a reality as construction progresses on the site (pictured above with Vikes ATRS Director Clint Hamilton). All eyes were on the centre, rising up near McKinnon, on Oct. 1 for the 6th annual Vikes Championship Breakfast.

Renaissance experts Janelle Jenstad and Erin E. Kelly (English) and UVic Libraries are playing a key role in Shakespeare Onstage-Offstage. Fans of the Bard can enjoy a once-in-a lifetime treat as the four Shakepeare folios are united in BC for the first time, at UVic's free downtown Legacy Gallery. Visit the event site for all details on this city-wide collaboration.

PhD student Tim Personn (English) is the top-ranked scholar of all social sciences and humanities recipients for this year’s 165 Vanier graduate scholarships announced Sept. 23. Four other UVic students are also receiving a $50,000 award in this major annual nation-wide competition.