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UVic is part of your community

UVic is a great place to visit, whether you're searching for research expertise, looking to access some of the finest library resources in the country, wanting to hire one of our many talented students or interested in tapping the intellectual and creative resources of one of Canada's leading comprehensive research universities.

You can also take advantage of the many events and activities that are open to community members. Take in a play at the Phoenix Theatre or a film at Cinecenta. Stroll Finnerty Gardens in the spring when the rhododendrons are at their best, or make our trail system part of your daily routine. Register for a community library card or recreation classes, or support the Vikes teams at their home games.

If lifelong learning is your passion, the Continuing Studies division offers an enticing line-up of non-degree programs year-round. And if you're from out of town, you can even stay on campus.

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President Turpin to step down in 2013

University of Victoria President David Turpin announced today that he will step down from his position at the end of June next year.

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Present Turpin announces he'll step down in June 2013

University of Victoria President David Turpin announced today that he will step down from his position at the end of June next year.

Esi Edugyan wins another writing prize

Local literary luminary and alumna Esi Edugyan has taken home the BC Book Prizes fiction award. The UVic writing department led the way for this year's nominations, with instructor Steven Price and alumnus DW Wilson nominated for fiction, adjunct prof Patrick Lane for poetry and former instructor Pamela Porter for children's literature.

Meet the "Faces of UVic Research"

In the newly launched “Faces of UVic Research” video series, individual researchers give a short and succinct “elevator pitch” on their work—in everyday language—that quickly gets to the heart of what they do and why it matters.

Eyes wide shut for partial eclipse

On May 20, local residents can see for themselves a partial eclipse of the sun—instead of travelling all the way to Australia for the total solar eclipse in November 2012.