Speakers Bureau 2017-2018 Topics
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Area | Topic | Description | Presenter | Role | Department |
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Science | Toward Nature's Heart of Darkness: New Technologies for Precision Astrophysics and Cosmology (S) | Albert, Dr. Justin | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy | |
Science | ALTAIR: Precision Astrophysics and Cosmology (S) | Albert, Dr. Justin | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy | |
Science | How Understanding Fundamental Particle Interactions Helps Us Understand the Universe (S) | Albert, Dr. Justin | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy | |
Science | UVic's Contributions to the Discovery of the Higgs Boson at the ATLAS Experiment (S) | Albert, Dr. Justin | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy | |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Vikes Nation: Building an Inclusive Community (E M S) | This presentation covers how Vikes Nation was built at UVic to form an active, inclusive, community that students and community members are proud to join. Vikes Nation spans activities in athletics and recreation but also serves as an identity for everyone at UVic. | Andrus, Mr. Zac | Athletics Marketing and Campus Engagement Coordinator | Vikes Athletics and Recreation |
Politics | The Elephant in the Room: Politics and Social Media in America (M S) NEW | This talk covers current events in US politics, paying special attention to social media. | Aragon, Dr. Janni | Director Technology Integrated Learning | Department of Political Science |
Politics | Protect Your Digital Footprint: Digital Reputation Maintenance (M S) NEW | Aragon, Dr. Janni | Director Technology Integrated Learning | Department of Political Science | |
Languages and Linguistics | The Benefits of Bilingual Education (S) | There are many advantages—linguistic, cognitive and scholastic—to studying a second language. This is of interest if you’re in a bilingual program, or if you’re considering one for your child. | Archibald, Dr. John | Professor | Department of Linguistics |
Languages and Linguistics | The Linguistics of a Second-language Accent (S) | There are more bilingual brains on this planet than monolingual ones. When we speak (and listen to) a second language, we probably have an accent. Come and find out about the linguistics of second-language speech. | Archibald, Dr. John | Professor | Department of Linguistics |
Earth and Oceans | Pacific Storm Types and Tracks | What are the types of Pacific storms? Where do they form, where do they travel, and why do they move as they do? Why do we have more storms in winter than in summer? How do El Niño/La Niña affect them? | Atkinson, Dr. David | Assistant Professor | Department of Geography |
Earth and Oceans | How Storms Impact the Coasts | How do storms affect the ocean and impact the coast? How does the nature of the coast—water depth, type of beach material, coast shape—affect how a storm can cause impact? How do features like sandbars and rip-currents work? Why there are bigger waves in winter? | Atkinson, Dr. David | Assistant Professor | Department of Geography |
Earth and Oceans | Field Research in the Arctic | The Canadian high Arctic is a place most people have never seen. In this photo tour, you’ll see what the it looks like—landforms, animals and some of the research taking place there. | Atkinson, Dr. David | Assistant Professor | Department of Geography |
Earth and Oceans | The Coastal Regions of Alaska and the Arctic | This presentation gives an overview of the Alaskan and Arctic coastal regions, including who lives there, what the land/coast is like, how important sea ice is, how climate change is manifesting itself in these areas, and new threats/opportunities from oil/gas development and the Northwest Passage opening. | Atkinson, Dr. David | Assistant Professor | Department of Geography |
Earth and Oceans | Weather Stations in the Icefields of the Rockies | This presentation includes an overview of how 10-metre weather towers were installed on the Columbia Icefield near Jasper and Banff, and an icefield in Nahanni National Park Reserve in the NWT. See examples of data and photos sent back from the stations, and learn about some of the problems with this sort of science. | Atkinson, Dr. David | Assistant Professor | Department of Geography |
Music, Film and Theatre | Popular Music and Society (E M S) | This customizable presentation uses popular music as a way to discuss some of the “big issues” in today's society, such as race, gender, feminism, social media, technology, copyright and fandom. | Avdeeff, Dr. Melissa | Limited term Assistant teaching Professor | Department of Music |
Work and Employment | Designing, Managing and Evaluating Projects and Programs (in English and French) (E M S) NEW | This talk highlights various approaches to program and project design, management, and evaluation. A focus on innovative and practical tools and processes that ensure effective outcomes and accountability is provided. Attention is paid to complex and collaborative projects and programs. | Barnes, Dr. Maria | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Public Administration |
Personal Interests | Mentoring (in English and French) (E M S) NEW | The benefits of mentoring are extraordinary, and provide one of the biggest returns on investment when it comes to individual and organizational learning and outcomes. How to be a mentor or protégé is explored, and facilitation of speed-mentoring sessions is available. | Barnes, Dr. Maria | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Public Administration |
Personal Interests | How the Federal Government Works (in English and French) (E M S) NEW | Governments are in our lives in countless ways, many of them not readily apparent to citizens. With a focus on the federal government, learn how Canada remains a safe, healthy and prosperous nation, and why we’re the envy of other countries around the globe. | Barnes, Dr. Maria | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Public Administration |
Personal Interests | Decision-making, Governance and Accountability (in English and French) (E M S) NEW | We make decisions every day. What are the cognitive biases that shape our thinking? What role does risk play? At the organizational level, to what extent does evidence-based deliberation take place? What elements and best practices exist to ensure decision-makers are accountable for their actions? | Barnes, Dr. Maria | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Public Administration |
Personal Interests | Lean Back: The Mindfulness Guide to Making Life's Difficult Decisions (in English and French) (E M S) NEW | The achievement of individual objectives is a prevalent force in North American society. Exploring the juxtaposition of our everyday reality with the wisdom of "being in the moment" and developing contentment is the focus of this presentation. Academic insights and personal reflections from a certified yoga teacher and executive are offered to provide perspective on when it’s optimal to "push forward" and when it may be a better strategy to "lean back." | Barnes, Dr. Maria | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Public Administration |
Health Care and Medicine | Machine Learning and Cancer: Improving Radiation Therapy (M S) NEW | About half of all cancer patients receive radiation as a form of treatment. A challenge of radiation therapy is that the tumour can move during radiation treatment. This talk describes powerful computer algorithms can be used to predict how much a tumour moves, helping to reduce the side-effects from this treatment. | Basran, Dr. Parminder S. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy/Medical Physics |
Health Care and Medicine | Hitting the Target: Big Data, Medical Physics, and What You had for Dinner in Precision Radiation Therapy (M S) NEW | When using radiation for cancer therapy, the precision of treatments needs to be very high—typically millimetres or smaller! This talk describes how we deliver high-precision radiation and how simple things— like what you had for dinner last night—can affect the targeting of cancer. | Basran, Dr. Parminder S. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy/Medical Physics |
Health Care and Medicine | Imaging in Cancer: Past, Present and Future (M S) NEW | Today, most people would have likely received a CAT (CT) scan, PET scan or MRI scan, but what does all that mean? How are these images formed? This talk describes the basics of these powerful imaging techniques, along with their origins and future directions. | Basran, Dr. Parminder S. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy/Medical Physics |
Personal Interests | Social Media in the Medical Sciences (M S) NEW | Social media is a powerful tool. And it’s highly addictive and often distracting. Can social media be used for "useful" purposes in health care? This talk explores some ways patients, researchers and educators have used social media within the health care environment. | Basran, Dr. Parminder S. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy/Medical Physics |
Personal Interests | Beer, Physics and Medicine (M S) NEW | What do beer, physics and medicine have in common? Much more than you think! | Basran, Dr. Parminder S. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy/Medical Physics |
Personal Interests | Marie Curie: Legacy of the Worlds' First Medical Physicist (M S) NEW | Anyone with a scientific background will likely know of Marie Curie—the only woman to have won two Nobel prizes, and in different subjects! But do you know how she transformed health care? | Basran, Dr. Parminder S. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy/Medical Physics |
Ethics and Philosophy | Existential Philosophy (S) | This talk explores some fundamentals of Existentialist philosophy through some of its iconic literary narratives: Dostoevsky, Sartre and Camus. | Belmonte, Dr. Nina | Senior Lecturer | Department of Philosophy |
Ethics and Philosophy | Imagining Perfection: The Importance of Utopian Ideals (S) | This talk offers a brief history of the utopian imagination, its fundamental claims and its continuing importance in shaping our communities. | Belmonte, Dr. Nina | Senior Lecturer | Department of Philosophy |
Ethics and Philosophy | Ethics by Example? The Hero in Contemporary Cinema (S) | How can we think about the moral affect popular cinema has on our culture? This talk suggests how action films, through their portrayal of heroes and heroic behaviour, provide us with an ethical landscape for the narratives of our lives. | Belmonte, Dr. Nina | Senior Lecturer | Department of Philosophy |
History—General | Cafés and Canvases: Parisian Modernity in the Second Empire (E M S) NEW | The Second Empire birthed what we now know as Modern Paris, a place of romance and spectacle. Those witnessing the changes first-hand were overwhelmed, but these changes were not always appreciated and often heightened social tensions. Residents of Paris all engaged with these major shifts in a variety of ways, and artists provide us with tangible reactions to the modernity of 1850-1870. | Berry, Dr. Melissa | Sessional Lecturer | Department of Art History and Visual Studies |
Art and Architecture | The Birth of Impressionism (E M S) NEW | Impressionism is too often fodder for calendars and greeting cards but its emergence coincided with a politically tumultuous period in France. Beneath the surface of these popular works are themes of social unrest, class tensions, and a revolution of the engrained academic structures of art production and distribution. | Berry, Dr. Melissa | Sessional Lecturer | Department of Art History and Visual Studies |
Art and Architecture | How to Sell a Shark: Art Market Strategies from the 19th Century to Today (E M S) NEW | Today's art market emerged in the late 19th century and while the art has changed drastically, the structures surrounding its distribution have not. Walking through the birth of the modern art gallery in London and then Paris, as well as dealers' early selling tactics, demonstrate that indeed there’s nothing new under the sun. | Berry, Dr. Melissa | Sessional Lecturer | Department of Art History and Visual Studies |
Cultures Around the World | Italian Culture (in English or Spanish or Italian) (S) NEW | Bettaglio, Dr. Marina | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Cultures Around the World | Italian Language (in English, Spanish or Italian) (S) NEW | Bettaglio, Dr. Marina | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Cultures Around the World | Mothering Studies (in English, Spanish or Italian) (S) | Bettaglio, Dr. Marina | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Languages and Linguistics | Teaching Pronunciation in the Context of Indigenous Language Revitalization (in English or French) (M S) | This talk addresses normal variation in the way people pronounce things; how pronunciation can differ between generations and between speakers with different fluency levels; how pronunciation might be affected by learning through literacy (rather than strictly orally); and what teachers and learners of a second language can expect in terms pronunciation challenges. | Bird, Dr. Sonya | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
Languages and Linguistics | Teaching Pronunciation Through Visual Feedback Techniques (in English or French) (M S) | This talk addresses pronunciation challenges that are faced by people with specific speech impediments, or who are learning an additional language. Starting with speech sounds that are typically difficult to pronounce, different techniques for incorporating visual feedback into pronunciation learning and teaching are explored—for example, ultrasound imaging of the tongue as it articulates speech sounds. This talk is best given to small groups in an interactive setting. | Bird, Dr. Sonya | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
Personal Interests | Wilderness Adventures with Small Children (in English or French) (M S) | This talk explores the challenges and rewards of taking small children into the wild. In her spare time, the speaker goes on extended wilderness canoe paddles with her husband and two young children. | Bird, Dr. Sonya | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
World Affairs | Beyond Minorities: The Many Histories of Islam in India (in English or Bengali) (S) | Bose, Dr. Neilesh | Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair | Department of History | |
World Affairs | Contemporary Indian Politics (in English or Bengali) (S) NEW | Bose, Dr. Neilesh | Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair | Department of History | |
Cultures Around the World | Religion in India (in English or Bengali) (S) NEW | Bose, Dr. Neilesh | Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair | Department of History | |
World Affairs | Islam in South Asia (in English or Bengali) (S) NEW | Bose, Dr. Neilesh | Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair | Department of History | |
World Affairs | South Asian Migrations (in English or Bengali) (S) NEW | Bose, Dr. Neilesh | Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair | Department of History | |
Music, Film and Theatre | O Brother Where Art Thou and The Odyssey (M S) | This talk discusses how the Coen brothers’ film O Brother Where Art Thou? uses Homer's Odyssey. | Bowman, Dr. Laurel | Assistant Professor | Department of Greek and Roman Studies |
Music, Film and Theatre | Hercules: Greek Myth or Disney? (M S) | This talk compares the Greek myths about Hercules to the Disney version of the story. | Bowman, Dr. Laurel | Assistant Professor | Department of Greek and Roman Studies |
History—General | Cleopatra, Hellenistic Queen (M) | This talk discusses how Cleopatra tried and failed to protect her throne and Egypt. | Bowman, Dr. Laurel | Assistant Professor | Department of Greek and Roman Studies |
History—General | Growing Up in Athens and Sparta (M) | This talk discusses what life was like for young men and women growing up in classical Athens and Sparta. | Bowman, Dr. Laurel | Assistant Professor | Department of Greek and Roman Studies |
History—General | Ancient Greece: Questions and Answers (M S) | Are you curious about ancient Greece? Send a list of your group’s questions about ancient Greek myth, history and archaeology to the speaker and she’ll answer as many as she can in the time available. | Bowman, Dr. Laurel | Assistant Professor | Department of Greek and Roman Studies |
History—General | Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology (E M) | Bowman, Dr. Laurel | Assistant Professor | Department of Greek and Roman Studies | |
Child and Teen Development | Promoting Healthy Living for Children through Self-regulation and Emotion Regulation (E) NEW | “Father pleads for the arrest of uncontrollable son,” “Public pressure grows to try teenager as adult in brutal attack on senior,” “Child threatens father with knife.” These news headlines illustrate the increasing challenges faced by parents and educators in supporting the ability of children to self-regulate their emotions. What do parents and pre-school educators say? This presentation examines how 150 parents and 15 pre-school educators defined self-regulation and emotion regulation, explained how self-regulation and emotion regulation are acquired, and explored their roles as caregivers in this process. They also identified how self-regulation and emotion regulation in the pre-school years can support the transition from pre-school to the primary years. | Boyer, Dr. Wanda | Associate Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Social Health and Wellness | Promoting Optimism for Healthy Kids and Healthy Communities (E) NEW | In our fast-paced world, success and happiness are equated with what you look like, what possessions you own, and how much money you have. There are perils and pitfalls with these ways of thinking. This presentation examines the concerns parents and children face in this world, the skills that we need to be the best human beings possible, the way that optimism can really “make you happy” and how we can acquire the tool of optimism and pass it on to our children. | Boyer, Dr. Wanda | Associate Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Personal Interests | Savvy Self-Management for Caregivers (E) NEW | This presentation encourages us to explore the topic of care- giving with dignity and self-respect. We need to ask ourselves: what tools do we need to deal with the demands placed on us? | Boyer, Dr. Wanda | Associate Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Environment and Sustainability | The Future of Water Law and Policy NEW | This presentation explores the elements and attributes of modern water law and focuses on the emerging model for watershed governance in BC. It also addresses the successful conditions for watershed governance, and explores how a watershed governance regime can build resilience in dealing with an increasingly uncertain world and the priority of water sustainability. | Brandes/Simms, Mr./Ms. Oliver/Rosie | Co Director/Researcher and Coordinator | Centre for Global Studies, POLIS Water Sustainability Project |
Environment and Sustainability | Putting the "Sustainable" in BC's New Water Law | With elements of BC’s new Water Sustainability Act in force since February 2016, the province has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a leader in freshwater protection. This presentation highlights the critical legal components needed to put the "sustainable" in the Water Sustainability Act, including protection of groundwater and flows for nature, and improved planning and governance. | Brandes/Simms, Mr./Ms. Oliver/Rosie | Co Director/Researcher and Coordinator | Centre for Global Studies, POLIS Water Sustainability Project |
Environment and Sustainability | Collaborative Consent: Moving Toward Co-governance for BC’s Water NEW | Collaborative consent is a concept that has emerged from the Northwest Territories to describe the decision-making process used to develop Mackenzie River water management agreements. This presentation introduces the concept of collaborative consent as a pathway to building respectful shared-decision making processes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, highlighting the opportunity to adopt collaborative consent in freshwater decision-making in BC. | Brandes/Simms, Mr./Ms. Oliver/Rosie | Co Director/Researcher and Coordinator | Centre for Global Studies, POLIS Water Sustainability Project |
Earth and Oceans | Oil Spills and their Impacts on Shorelines ǂ (E M S) NEW | This talk discusses oil spills in Canada, response methods and remediation (clean up) strategies. | Britton, Mr. Lee | Graduate Student | Department of Geography |
Earth and Oceans | Oil Spill Preparedness in Canada ǂ (E M S) NEW | Britton, Mr. Lee | Graduate Student | Department of Geography | |
Earth and Oceans | Spills of Diluted Bitumen in Canada ǂ (E M S) NEW | This talk discusses bitumen refining and diluted bitumen production. | Britton, Mr. Lee | Graduate Student | Department of Geography |
World Affairs | Borders, Boundaries, Frontiers and Borderlands (in English or French) (S) | More than ever before in this complex world, borders are playing a very important role in filtering migrations and trade. This talk describes and how states, primarily in North America and in Europe, are re-thinking their bordering policies, affecting both trade and migration policies. | Brunet-Jailly, Dr. Emmanuel | Associate Professor | School of Public Administration |
World Affairs | Brexit and the EU Migration Crisis (in English or French) (S) NEW | Brunet-Jailly, Dr. Emmanuel | Associate Professor | School of Public Administration | |
Social Health and Wellness | Building Habits for Excellence (M S) | Aristotle said: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Recent research confirms this statement. This talk provides insights on habit formation to improve performance in all areas of your life: health, career, relationships and personal development. | Buie, Mr. Brad | Awards Facilitator | Department of Vice President Research |
History—General | A History of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict (S) (Jan-April) | The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles of modern times. This talk examines not only the historical basis of the conflict, but also looks at how and why a resolution to the conflict has been so difficult. | Bunton, Dr. Martin | Associate Professor | Department of History |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Physical Literacy: Staying Physically Active for Your Life ǂ (M S) NEW | Individuals who are “physically literate” move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments. This talk review processes to help people prioritize movement and physical activity as part of their lifestyle. | Buxcey, Mr. John | Graduate Student | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Personal Interests | Touring the Yukon and Alaska (S) | This presentation uses a Powerpoint slide show to take you on an unforgettable tour of these northern frontiers. | Cameron, Dr. Ian | Adjunct Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Education in the Schools | How to Measure a School? (S) | This presentation offers various ways to decide how well a given school performs: academically and socially, compared to other schools, including similar schools. How does a parent decide which school he or she prefers? | Cameron, Dr. Ian | Adjunct Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Education in the Schools | The Fraser Institute’s Report on Schools: What Does it Really Mean? (S) | This presentation compares the Fraser Institute report on a given school with other similar schools, and analyzes the causes of differences. | Cameron, Dr. Ian | Adjunct Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Personal Interests | Touring the Midi Canal in Southern France (S) | This presentation uses a Powerpoint slide show to take you on an unforgettable tour of this region. | Cameron, Dr. Ian | Adjunct Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Personal Interests | The Baja Bash: Mazatlan to San Diego by Boat (S) | This presentation uses a Powerpoint slide show to take you on an unforgettable tour of this region. | Cameron, Dr. Ian | Adjunct Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Personal Interests | A Band Trip to Cuba (S) NEW | This presentation uses a Powerpoint slide show to take you on an unforgettable tour of this island nation. | Cameron, Dr. Ian | Adjunct Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Environment and Sustainability | Corporate Power, Fossil Fuels and Climate Crisis | Although climate scientists agree that massive reductions in carbon emissions must be made to prevent runaway global warming, deeply entrenched corporate interests present many obstacles to change. This presentation analyzes those obstacles and asks what strategies and policies might promote the transition to a post-carbon economy. | Carroll, Prof. William | Professor | Department of Sociology |
History—Victoria and BC | Bishop’s Beautiful Books: The Seghers Collection at UVic (Jan-April) (in English or French) (S) | This presentation showcases some of the treasures in a collection of ancient books initiated by the second bishop of Victoria, Charles Seghers (1839-1886) and now on permanent loan at UVic. Some 3,500 titles attest to the Catholic culture of the first decades of Victoria Western settlement. | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
Personal Interests | The Magic of Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes (Jan-April) (in English or French) (S) | The comic series Calvin and Hobbes provides an escape, “out of the box" to its readers. This presentation takes a close look at some strips and the devices used by the author to poetically invite the reader to a magic world. Is this "low art"? The presentation ends with the audience sharing their favorite Calvin and Hobbes stories. | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
History—General | Paris: A Walk through the Ages—Medieval Marvels (Jan-April) (in English or French) (S) | What is a city? How does it change through the ages and keep its own distinct identity? This virtual visit to Paris highlights the permanence—through changes, revolutions, and destructions—of places, symbols, monuments and neighbourhoods that have endured, sometimes unexpectedly, in the passing of centuries. This is a series of three talks (which can be enjoyed independently) on medieval Paris, modern Paris (19th century) and Paris as inspiration in songs (1920-1970). | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
Literature | Christine of Pizan: A Life of her Own (Jan-April) (in English or French) (S) | Christine de Pizan (1364–c. 1430) became one of the most important French authors when (and because) she was widowed. An exceptional writer and fighter for women's rights, she wrote poetry and prose on the burning topics of her time and of her life: love, equality of men and women, royal justice, good government, and Joan of Arc, among other subjects. She was forgotten for a long time before the relatively recent rediscovery of her works. | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
History—General | Paris: A Walk through the Ages—The Inspiration of Paris in Songs (Jan-April) (in English or French) (S) | What is a city? How does it change through the ages and keep its own distinct identity? This visit of Paris highlights the permanence—through changes, revolutions, and destructions—of places, symbols, monuments and neighbourhoods that have endured, sometimes unexpectedly, in the passing of centuries. This is a series of three talks (which can be enjoyed independently) on Medieval Paris, Modern Paris (19th Century) and Paris as inspiration in songs (1920-1970). | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
History—General | Paris: A Walk through the Ages—The Museum of Modernity (Jan-April) (in English or French) (S) | What is a city? How does it change through the ages and keep its own distinct identity? This visit of Paris highlights the permanence—through changes, revolutions, and destructions—of places, symbols, monuments and neighbourhoods that have endured, sometimes unexpectedly, in the passing of centuries. This is a series of three talks (which can be enjoyed independently) on Medieval Paris, Modern Paris (19th Century) and Paris as inspiration in songs (1920-1970) | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
Music, Film and Theatre | Edith Piaf, the Parisian “Sparrow” (Jan-April) (in English or French) (S) | Spend half an hour with the music, the lyrics and the life of an iconic singer of the 20th century. This talk includes slides and songs, giving context to the phenomenal success met by a street singer, now a symbol for French culture across the world. | Cazes, Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
Literature | The Revolution of Anatomy: the Renaissance Discovery of the Human Body (Jan-April) (in English or French) (S) | In 1543, young physician, Andreas Vesalius published what has been called "the most beautiful book" ever made: a splendid album of anatomy where the text is matched by engravings of a new style. The publication of this book is said to have changed the history of medicine. Has it? How? This presentation comprises many photographs of this masterpiece; UVic owns a copy of this treatise. | Cazes , Dr. Hélène | Professor | Department of French |
Science | Cancer Nanotechnology: Improving Cancer Treatment (S) NEW | Cancer treatment can be improved using the latest technologies, such as nanotechnology. Better knowledge of the nano-bio interface will lead to improved tools for diagnostic imaging and therapy. As a step in this direction, gold nanoparticles are being used to understand how size, shape and surface properties of nanoparticles affect their intracellular fate. These studies will help us build better nanotechnology-based platforms for cancer care. | Chithrani, Dr. Devika | Assistant Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Personal Interests | The Battle Against Cancer: The Scientific Approach and the Individual Approach (S) NEW | Cancer can be prevented in some cases by improving the immune system early in life. This includes proper diet and physical exercise. This presentation focuses on the missing piece—the mental discipline needed to develop a strong mind as well. | Chithrani, Dr. Devika | Assistant Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Health Care and Medicine | A Look into the Eye: How the Retina Works and Advances in Treating Retinal Disease (M S) | This talk is an introduction to the anatomy of the eye and the retina, explaining how the retina works, and the diseases that affect it. The role of basic research, and what kinds of therapies are being developed to treat retinal diseases, are also addressed. | Chow, Dr. Bob | Assistant Professor | Department of Biology |
Health Care and Medicine | Concussions and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (E M S) | This talk presents some of the issues around diagnosis of concussions and discuss new research on the topic. The speaker can also talk about potential new therapies for speeding up recovery from concussion. | Christie, Dr. Brian | Professor | Island Medical Program |
Health Care and Medicine | The Benefits of Exercise for Your Brain (E M S) NEW | This talk discusses the benefits of exercise and how it impacts the structure and function of the brain. Learn about recent research findings in a way that will engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds. | Christie, Dr. Brian | Professor | Island Medical Program |
History—General | Good Food, Bad Sex: Connections Between Food and Sex from the Ancient Greeks to Today NEW | This talk combines the history of sexuality and the history of food to explore how ancient ideas about the sexual risks associated with certain foods have transformed and continued throughout the centuries, with a focus on Anglo-American history. | Cleves, Dr. Rachel Hope | Professor | Department of History |
Social Health and Wellness | Aging Gracefully? Reflections on Aging, Place and Lifelong Health (S) | Cloutier , Dr. Denise | Associate Professor | Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health | |
Health Care and Medicine | Personal and Professional Perspectives of Dementia Care (S) NEW | Cloutier , Dr. Denise | Associate Professor | Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health | |
Health Care and Medicine | Using an Assets-based Approach in the Care of Older Adults (S) NEW | Cloutier , Dr. Denise | Associate Professor | Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health | |
History—General | The First Treaties: The Roots of Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada (in English or French) (M S) | This talk explores the 500-year history of alliances and treaties involving the Indigenous peoples of what is now Canada and settlers who arrived from Europe and elsewhere after 1500. Its focus is on the lesser-known treaties negotiated before Confederation in 1867, from the Atlantic coast to the Great Lakes. | Cook, Dr. Peter | Associate Professor | Department of History |
Environment and Sustainability | Microplastics in the Marine Environment: Context and Prevention ǂ (E M S) | This talk focuses on marine microplastic pollution in BC and ingestion by cultured and wild shellfish. It also includes information on global microplastic research and what each of us can do to reduce plastic use and microplastic release into the ocean in everyday life—such as avoiding single use plastic, recycling, and avoiding synthetic clothing and other products. | Covernton, Mr. Garth | Graduate Student | Department of Biology |
Earth and Oceans | Earthquake Early Warning for BC (S) | UVic’s Ocean Networks Canada is in a unique position to detect subduction earthquakes through the operation of sensor networks on land and on the seafloor. Learn about the prototype earthquake early warning system already in place, and how it will be expanded and enhanced to provide early warning to the residents of southwestern BC. | Crosby, Mr. Bob | Retirees Association | Retirees Association |
Earth and Oceans | The Fukushima Disaster and Radiation in the Pacific Ocean: What Does It Mean for BC? (M S) | The mega-thrust earthquake in March 2011 off the coast of Japan and the subsequent tsunami led to globally significant releases of radioactive elements from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant. In this presentation, the radioactive releases, transport from Fukushima and expected maximum concentrations on the west coast of North America are discussed in light of naturally occurring radioactivity and historic releases of radioactive elements from human activities. Ongoing monitoring efforts and likely impacts on environmental and public health are also discussed. | Cullen, Dr. Jay | Associate Professor | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
Personal Interests | What Does It Take to Be Canada’s Next Astronaut? The 2016 Astronaut Recruitment Campaign (M S) NEW | In June 2016, the Canadian Space Agency issued the fourth call in its history to recruit two new astronauts. There have been only 12 astronauts in the history of the agency, eight of whom have flown in space. Canadian astronauts must be resourceful, experienced in a technical profession and display integrity and the best judgment. The selection process is difficult, both physically and mentally, and competition is fierce to earn one of the spots. This presentation chronicles the speaker’s own journey and experiences in the competition, from one of almost 4,000 applicants to the shortlist of 72 candidates and beyond. | Cullen, Dr. Jay | Associate Professor | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
Science | Learning about Conspiracy Theories: Why Do People Choose to Reject Science? (M S) NEW | The triple disaster of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactor meltdowns that struck Japan in March 2011 led to the release of massive amounts of radioactive isotopes into the environment. Despite the high local levels in Japan, and global reach of contamination from Fukushima, the international scientific community has determined that the short and long-term impacts on environmental and human health will be difficult to detect. While most public response to the speaker’s work on the Fukushima disaster has been positive, he has faced attacks on his professional and personal integrity. This lecture explores how and why individuals choose to reject science and expertise, and what the consequences of such a mindset are for public policy on complicated and/or controversial matters. | Cullen, Dr. Jay | Associate Professor | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
Languages and Linguistics | The Myth of Kids These Days and the Ruin of the Language(M S) NEW | Living languages are in a constant state of change. This talk reviews common myths on the language of youth and discusses the critical role they play in the ongoing evolution of individual languages, focusing in particular on English. | D’Arcy, Dr. Alexandra | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
Education—General | The Value of Being a Volunteer (E M S) | The benefit of volunteering is a win-win situation. It's not just about giving up some free time, but about growing a person and supporting a group or special interest area. It can be a rewarding experience and opportunity to expand your network. | Davie , Ms. Marlene | Alumni Engagement Officer | Alumni Relations |
Law and Justice Issues | Legalizing Paid Gestational Surrogacy in Canada: What, Why and How (M S) NEW | This talk explains the current ban on commercial surrogacy and why it should be eliminated. Included are the basics of how a public-run paid surrogacy system could work. | Deckha, Prof. Maneesha | Professor | Faculty of Law |
Law and Justice Issues | Entangled Oppressions: Race, Gender and Species (M S) NEW | This talk explains why sexism, racism and species-ism are entwined concepts and oppressive forces. | Deckha, Prof. Maneesha | Professor | Faculty of Law |
Law and Justice Issues | Animals, Culture and the Law: What's Wrong with Treating Animals as Property (M S) NEW | This talk explains the cultural roots of law's dismal treatment of animals and the arguments for why the status of animals as property should change. The talk also outlines proposed alternatives to treating animals legally as objects. | Deckha , Prof. Maneesha | Professor | Faculty of Law |
History—General | The British Monarchy: Why Does the Royal Family Travel So Much? (M S) NEW | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
History—General | The War of the Windsors: Charles and Diana, 1981-1997 (M S) NEW | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
History—General | Murder and the Media in Victorian England (M S) NEW | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
History—General | The Road Hill Murder of 1860: A Great Victorian Mystery (M S) NEW | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
History—General | Jack the Ripper and the Royal Family: Murder and Myth (M S) NEW | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
Literature | The Birth of the English Detective Novel (M S) NEW | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
History—General | Bad Kings: Edward VIII and the Abdication Crisis (1936) (M S) NEW | Devereaux, Dr. Simon | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
Earth and Oceans | Ocean Networks Canada: Operating the World’s Leading Ocean Observatories (MS) | Starting with the installation of VENUS in the Salish Sea in 2006, NEPTUNE in the northeast Pacific in 2009, and the Cambridge Bay Observatory in the Arctic in 2012, UVic’s Ocean Networks Canada is the world leader in the design, operations and innovation associated with advanced ocean observatory systems. Observing sensors are installed across a wide range of marine environments, from near the Fraser River out to the Endeavour Hot Vents in the open ocean. The presentation provides a broad overview of the observatories and the pure and applied science they support. | Dewey, Dr. Richard | Associate Director, Science Services | Ocean Networks Canada |
Earth and Oceans | Real-time Monitoring of the Arctic: ONC’s Cambridge Bay Ocean Observatory (S) | In 2012, UVic’s Ocean Networks Canada installed a real-time cabled ocean observatory in the Arctic waters of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. This Arctic observatory includes a weather station and in-water, under-ice sensors that monitor in real-time the marine conditions in this coastal region. Seasonal sea-ice forms above the sensors, which include a shallow water ice profiler to measure the sea-ice thickness. All this and real-time data will be presented. | Dewey, Dr. Richard | Associate Director, Science Services | Ocean Networks Canada |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Health and Staying Physically Active as We Grow Older | This presentation addresses the importance of staying active as we grow older, dealing with some important health issues in a lighthearted way. The presentation covers the many aspects of health that are improved through a commitment to regular physical activity, including some of the recent research showing the value to cognitive functioning. Simple suggestions for staying active and improving strength are included with time to address specific questions. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Fun, Fitness and Fatness | This presentation asks the question—are you eating right and getting enough physical activity to have health benefits? —and discusses the merits of different types of physical activity. The presentation examines some serious health issues in a lighthearted way (no pun intended!). | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Weight Reduction Using Diet and Exercise | This presentation examines why diets work for the short term but not for the long term and the importance of including exercise in any effort to lose weight. It also addresses some of the challenges that face people trying to lose weight using diets and exercise. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Back Health for Sport and Daily Living | Developing the “core” has become very popular for athletes, but also those people who suffer from low back pain or are just interested in having a healthy back. This presentation starts with a quick look at the structure of the back and why it tends to cause problems with one out of every two people. Approaches to exercise are presented that show simple ways to improve stability of the back or spine and how these approaches should be integrated into our daily lives. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Stepping into Fitness | This presentation looks at the many benefits of walking and the use of the pedometer in reaching and maintaining goals for physical activity. The use of Nordic poles to assist or complement walking is included, as well as a demonstration on how to use them. It also looks at the relationship between stepping and caloric intake and expenditure. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Boosting or Maintaining Brain Power as You Grow Older | This presentation looks at ways to maintain or boost brain power through lifestyle choices, especially the role of physical activity which is the number one way to preserve memory and other cognitive functions. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Personal Interests | Volunteering in Africa: Making a Difference One Project at a Time | This presentation describes six projects completed by a group in Victoria (For The Love of Africa Society) in the area of Dodoma, Tanzania, and the cumulative impact they’re now having. Since 2004, teams have gone to work in Dodoma alongside the local people—a rewarding experience for the locals and team members. The presentation describes the projects and the measured impact they’re having. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Your Amazing Brain: A Look at How It Works and What It Does (E M) | This is an interactive session with lots of Q and A’s and some hands- on learning for younger children. | Docherty, Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Getting Stronger: You’re Never Too Old | Strength training is important for all age groups, including the elderly. This presentation looks at the many benefits of a strength-training program and provides sample programs using theraband exercises designed for older groups, as well as simple exercises to help balance. | Docherty , Dr. David | Professor Emeritus | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Social Issues | The Religious Origins of Fake News and Alternative Facts (S) NEW | This talk describes how our fake news world has its origin in the Christian fundamentalism of the early 20th century. For more information: http://religiondispatches.org/the-religious-origins-of-fake-news-and-alternative-facts/ | Douglas, Dr. Christopher | Professor | Department of English |
Literature | American Literature and the Religious Right (S) NEW | This talk discusses the surprising re-emergence of conservative Christianity as a powerful political and social force since the 1960s, and the consequences of that emergence for mainstream American literature. | Douglas, Dr. Christopher | Professor | Department of English |
Literature | Fundamentalism and Literature (S) NEW | This talk discusses how Christian fundamentalism shows up in famous novels like Left Behind, The Shack, and This Present Darkness. | Douglas, Dr. Christopher | Professor | Department of English |
Social Issues | The Rise of the Christian Right (S) NEW | This historical talk covers the causes, demographics, politics and effects of the rise of the religious right since the 1960s, in a backlash to both the sexual revolution and the civil rights movement. | Douglas, Dr. Christopher | Professor | Department of English |
Business and Economics | Rupture and Recovery: Small BC Communities and Global Capital ǂ NEW | This talk examines how small resource-dependent communities are affected by ruptures associated with global recessions and how they respond. It examines: the degree to which communities understand their relationship with the global economy and how that affects their response to rupture; how attitudes toward place shape community responses to rupture; how community perceptions about the nature and attributes of their local economies affect the decisions they make; the strategies employed to address economic and social challenges; and how the deployment of governance at various scales impact the social and economic health of the community. | Dunsmoor-Farley, Ms. Dyan | Graduate Student | Interdisciplinary Program INTD |
Literature | Literature of the Victorian Era (1837-1901) ǂ (M S) | This talk focuses on “the sage,” a well-remarked figure in Victorian studies whose writings respond to the political, economic, religious, scientific and technological changes of the 19th century. The sage acts as a social commentator to call attention to issues of injustice. Sage writing offers an ideal starting point for addressing questions about how and why to read Victorian literature. This presentation focuses on the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and the novels of George Eliot, but can include a wider range of writers, such as Alfred Tennyson, Robert Browning, Elizabeth Gaskell, Matthew Arnold and Christina Rossetti. | Dyck, Ms. Denae | Graduate Student | Department of English |
Child and Teen Development | Childhood Stress (E M) | This talk looks at types and sources of childhood stress and suggests ways that parents and teachers can help reduce this stress. | Dyson, Dr. Lily | Professor Emerita | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Child and Teen Development | Parenting Preschool Children (E M) | This presentation talks about the needs of young children and how parents, teachers and child care professionals can help promote their social development. | Dyson, Dr. Lily | Professor Emerita | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Languages and Linguistics | Laryngeal Function in Voice Production (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
Languages and Linguistics | Accents, Dialects and Voice Qualities (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
Languages and Linguistics | Sounds of the World's Languages (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
Languages and Linguistics | How Babies Acquire the Capacity to Speak (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
Languages and Linguistics | The International Phonetic Alphabet (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
Personal Interests | Beekeeping (S) | Esling, Dr. John H. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Linguistics | |
Environment and Sustainability | Using Tree Rings to Prepare for the Future ǂ (in English or French) (E M S) NEW | This talk presents basic knowledge of tree-ring science (aka dendrochronology) and how tree rings are used to study environmental change of the past such as drought, ice ages, glacier loss, and so on. Knowing more about past environmental changes gives us an idea of what climate might be like in the future. | Farmer, Ms. Lauren | Graduate Student | Department of Geography |
Environment and Sustainability | Climate Change: Long-term and Global Modelling (in English and Dutch) (E M S) NEW | Feddema, Dr. Johannes | Chair and Professor | Department of Geography | |
Environment and Sustainability | Global Land Cover Change and Impacts on Climate (in English and Dutch) (E M S) NEW | Feddema, Dr. Johannes | Chair and Professor | Department of Geography | |
Environment and Sustainability | Urban Climate (in English and Dutch) (E M S) NEW | Feddema, Dr. Johannes | Chair and Professor | Department of Geography | |
Law and Justice Issues | Convicting the Innocent: Wrongful Convictions in Canada (Sept-Dec) (S) | In recent years, an alarming number of incidents have been uncovered involving the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of innocent people. Donald Marshall, David Milgaard and Guy Paul Morin are a few of the better-known examples. In this talk, the common causes for these miscarriages of justice and the possible remedies to reduce or eliminate these failures in our justice system are explored. | Ferguson, Prof. Gerry | Distinguished Professor | Faculty of Law |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Eating Well 101: Hungry for Knowledge (E M S) NEW | This is an interactive presentation on the basics of healthy eating that can be geared to any age group from kindergarten to seniors. | Fetterly, Ms. Nicole | Registered Dietitian | Food Services (and Student Health) |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Fuel Your Fire (E M S) NEW | This talk explores the physical and mental symptoms that many people experience from poor food and drink choices and makes practical recommendations for improving what you eat and how you feel. | Fetterly, Ms. Nicole | Registered Dietitian | Food Services (and Student Health) |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Diet and ADHD (E M S) NEW | This talk explores the connection between nutrition and mental health and provides practical recommendations for improving food and drink choices to support the management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. | Fetterly, Ms. Nicole | Registered Dietitian | Food Services (and Student Health) |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Fad Diets: Health or Hype? (E M S) NEW | This interactive presentation examines various trendy fad diets (e.g. paleo, intermittent fasting, gluten-free, cleanses) and the pros and cons of each one. | Fetterly, Ms. Nicole | Registered Dietitian | Food Services (and Student Health) |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Top Five Nutrition Questions: How Eating Influences Performance and Well-being (E M S) NEW | This presentation is geared toward those working with students and how to recognize symptoms of poor nutrition and its impact on performance and well-being. | Fetterly, Ms. Nicole | Registered Dietitian | Food Services (and Student Health) |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Food Allergies, Sensitivities and Intolerances (E M S) NEW | This presentation teaches the basics of food allergy management, anaphylaxis treatment and the prevention of reactions through minimizing cross-contamination and maximizing consumer communication. | Fetterly, Ms. Nicole | Registered Dietitian | Food Services (and Student Health) |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Living on Less: Eating Well on a Budget (E M S) NEW | This presentation dispels the myth that healthy food costs more and takes too long to prepare, providing practical recommendations for grocery shopping and food preparation that are sustainable and affordable. | Fetterly, Ms. Nicole | Registered Dietitian | Food Services (and Student Health) |
Personal Interests | Eat Well, Age Well (E M S) NEW | This talk explores the nutrition and food concerns of older adults and reviews the Anti-Inflammatory diet, making practical recommendations for healthier food choices as we age. | Fetterly, Ms. Nicole | Registered Dietitian | Food Services (and Student Health) |
Personal Interests | Know Your Ingredients: A Critical Assessment of What You Put On and In Your Body (E M S) NEW | What we put on and in our bodies may be having an impact on our health, from inflammation to cancer risk. This talk will help you understand more about food additives and preservatives, as well as common ingredients of concern in body care and household products. | Fetterly, Ms. Nicole | Registered Dietitian | Food Services (and Student Health) |
Environment and Sustainability | From Trees to Bluebirds: The Communication of Conservation on Vancouver Island (MS) NEW | This presentation looks at how we talk about science and conservation, and what the barriers are to uptake and engagement among target audiences. | Fisher, Mrs. Alina | Research Manager | School of Environmental Studies |
Languages and Linguistics | Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (S) | Teaching ESL refers to teaching English to speakers of other languages within a country where English is spoken as a native language. Teaching EFL refers to teaching English overseas, in the learners' native culture. There are very different approaches depending where English is taught, and this talk reviews the key issues. | Fotos, Dr. Sandra | Adjunct Professor | Department of Linguistics |
Languages and Linguistics | Switching Languages While Talking (S) | Many bilingual families wonder why and how their children switch back and forth so easily between English and their native language. This talk reviews the fascinating topic of such switching, or "codeswitching," emphasizing that it’s usually grammatical and serves important communicative functions. | Fotos, Dr. Sandra | Adjunct Professor | Department of Linguistics |
Environment and Sustainability | Solar Cells and Alternative Energy Technologies: Challenges and Prospects (E M S) | This talk covers the history of the science behind photovoltaics (solar cells, inorganic and organic), trends in new types of solar cells, energy requirements, political and economic considerations, and comparison to other alternative energy technologies. | Frank, Dr. Natia | Associate Professor | Department of Chemistry |
Science | Magnetism: Its History and Implications in Technology and Health (E M S) | This talk looks at the origin of the magnetic fields in planetary dynamics, the Earth's magnetic field and its reversals over history, the role of magnetic fields in the migratory behaviour of hundreds of species, and the role of magnetism in medicine and data storage technologies. | Frank , Dr. Natia | Associate Professor | Department of Chemistry |
Personal Interests | Nutrition Management: Do We Care? (in English or French) (E M S) NEW | Teaching this summer | Frankl, Dr. Milan | Sessional Instructor | School of Health Information Science |
Personal Interests | Decision-making: Experience or Science? (in English or French) (E M S) NEW | Teaching this summer | Frankl, Dr. Milan | Sessional Instructor | School of Health Information Science |
World Affairs | Russian Foreign Policy NEW | This presentation looks at how US President Trump is considering accepting a Russian zone of influence in Eastern Europe to reach reconciliation with Russia. The president is unlikely to achieve his goal. What Russia is seeking is more than a zone of influence—it wants to be recognized as a great power equal in status with the US. | Fraser, Dr. Derek | Adjunct Professor, Associate Fellow | Centre for Global Studies |
World Affairs | Understanding Ukraine NEW | This presentation looks at how Ukraine has been hampered in achieving a stable democracy. Ukraine had no previous experience as an independent state, it lacked much of the apparatus of a state, had never experienced democracy, had no knowledge of a market economy, and did not receive an offer of EU membership. Russia has sought to block Ukraine’s move toward democracy and the West. | Fraser, Dr. Derek | Adjunct Professor, Associate Fellow | Centre for Global Studies |
World Affairs | Ukrainian-Russian Relations NEW | This presentation looks at how Russia has long sought to bring the Ukraine back under its control. The invasion in the Donbas region of the Ukraine part of that effort. | Fraser, Dr. Derek | Adjunct Professor, Associate Fellow | Centre for Global Studies |
Animals and Plants | Carnivore Ecology Using Motion-activated Remote Cameras ǂ (E M S) NEW | This talk is focused on the activity patterns of mammalian carnivores over a 24-hour cycle and how different species divide their activity time to make co-existence easier. | Frey, Ms. Sandra | Graduate Student | School of Environmental Studies |
Education—General | The Humanities and the Sciences: The Concept of Experience (in English or French) (S) | This presentation looks at an alternate way of understanding the difference between the humanities and the other sciences. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
Ethics and Philosophy | The Philosophy of Giorgio Agamben (in English or French) (S) | This talk focuses on this important philosopher, known for his approach to theories of biopolitics/biopower and potentiality. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
History—General | European Thought and Culture Since 1700 (in English or French) (S) | This talk examines European thought and culture since 1700: on topics related to enlightenment, romanticism, modernism and postmodernism. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
Literature | 19th-Century French Literature and Culture (in English or French) (S) | This talk discusses 19th-century French literature and culture: the role of science, industry and politics in literary production. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
Music, Film and Theatre | French Cinema (in English or French) (S) | This talk examines 19th-century French literature and culture: the role of science, industry and politics in literary production. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
Personal Interests | The Tour de France (in English or French) (S) | Learn about the Tour de France from its many aspects as a dynamic sporting event, and as a historical, cultural, political and economic phenomenon. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
Cultures Around the World | Sports as Cultural Practice: Taking an Anthropological Approach (in English or French) (S) | While sport increasingly participates in the process of globalization, it nonetheless has a history and culturally specific differences which contradict universalizing conceptions of human behaviour such as those of game theory. Anthropology has shown a different way of understanding this behaviour, and sports is an ideal ground to examine such questions. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
Literature | European Literature Since 1700 (in English or French) (S) | This presentation can discuss any topic in literature from the Enlightenment onward, from Voltaire to the present. It can also include topics such as the Enlightenment novel, romantic and modernist poetry, and postmodern culture. | Fromet de Rosnay, Dr. Emile | Assistant Professor | Department of French |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | What Does Language Look Like in the Brain? (S) NEW | This talk explores how we can use computers and brain imaging to chart the flow of information in the human brain during reading. | Fyshe, Dr. Alona | Assistant Professor | Department of Computer Science |
Environment and Sustainability | A Private and Social Costs Comparison of New Electric vs Hybrid vs Gasoline Vehicles in BC NEW | How economical are green vehicles? This talk presents a five-year cost and monthly payment comparison of the 2017 Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt, Prius and Corolla. The comparison estimates costs to the buyer, but also calculates total social costs (costs to the buyer plus the cost of CO2 emissions). Also up for discussion—other issues to take into account when choosing between electric, hybrid, and gasoline vehicles. | Gagne, Dr. Lynda | Assistant Professor | School of Public Administration |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Exercise is Medicine (E M S) NEW | Physical inactivity is among the top four modifiable risk factors related to non-communicable disease. This talk discusses how exercise and physical activity is effective across all ages (children to seniors) in enhancing health and treating, managing and preventing a large number of chronic diseases. | Gaul, Dr. Kathy | Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Using Physical Activity to Reduce Your Health Risks (E M S) NEW | Physical inactivity is among the top four modifiable risk factors related to non-communicable disease. This talk discusses how exercise and physical activity is effective across all ages (children to seniors) in enhancing health and treating, managing and preventing a large number of chronic diseases. | Gaul, Dr. Kathy | Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Exercise for People with Chronic Disease (E M S) NEW | Physical inactivity is among the top four modifiable risk factors related to non-communicable disease. This talk discusses how exercise and physical activity is effective across all ages (children to seniors) in enhancing health and treating, managing and preventing a large number of chronic diseases. | Gaul, Dr. Kathy | Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Psychology | Brain and Behaviour: A Beginners Guide to Functional Neuroanatomy (E M S) | Gawryluk, Dr. Jodie | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychology | |
Psychology | Neuroimaging: Translating Advances in Neuroimaging into Clinical Applications (E M S) | Gawryluk, Dr. Jodie | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychology | |
Health Care and Medicine | Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: Psychological Factors Involved in Aging (E M S) | Gawryluk, Dr. Jodie | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychology | |
Psychology | Concussion: What is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and How Does It Impact Behaviour? (E M S) | Gawryluk, Dr. Jodie | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychology | |
Psychology | Multiple Sclerosis: Changes in the Brain and Cognition Function (E M S) | Gawryluk, Dr. Jodie | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychology | |
Science | Imaging Worlds Beyond Our Solar System ǂ (S) NEW | The past 20 years has seen the dawn of a new field in astronomy—the study of extrasolar planets, or exoplanets, which are planets orbiting around stars in other solar systems. This talk explores exoplanet imaging, which uses powerful telescopes and specially designed optical systems to distinguish an exoplanet from the overwhelming glare of its host star. Come prepared to see real pictures of other worlds! | Gerard, Mr. Benjamin | Graduate Student | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Psychology | The Dragons of Inaction: Why We Don't Do What We Should | We all have intentions to improve ourselves and the world, but we don't always act on those intentions. Why not? This talk gathers together the many "dragons of inaction" that hold us back, and suggests some ways to "slay" them. The focus is on climate change and sustainability actions, but the dragons might also apply to diet, exercise and other good works. | Gifford, Dr. Robert | Professor | Department of Psychology |
Psychology | Modern Views of Personality | Gifford , Dr. Robert | Professor | Department of Psychology | |
History—General | The Fort at Yorke Island, 1937-1945 ǂ (in English or French) (E M S) NEW | Many Canadians, including British Columbians, have never heard of Yorke Island north of Campbell River, and are unaware that a substantial defence fort was built there in the late 1930s. This pictorial presentation answers questions about where Yorke Island is, why its location was considered strategic to the war effort, and what the soldiers and sailors who were posted there did as part of their military duties. Much of the research is derived from personal interviews with veterans who served at the fort and interviews with local residents who lived near the island and remember what it was like when hundreds of men descended on their communities to build and man the fort. | Gilbert, Ms. Catherine | Graduate Student | Department of History |
History—General | It’s a Maritime War: The Boats and Men that Protected BC and Beyond During WWII ǂ (in English or French) (E M S) NEW | During WW II, the Canadian army, navy and air force each constructed their own boats and ships to be employed in service of the war. Many of these vessels, including fishermen’s boats and other commercial vessels, patrolled the west coast. Their crew performed a variety of duties including mine-sweeping, looking out for enemy submarines, laying cable, bringing supplies to coastal defence sites and transporting military personnel. It was dangerous work! Many images used in this presentation come from private collections and the stories told are personal recollections. | Gilbert, Ms. Catherine | Graduate Student | Department of History |
History—Victoria and BC | Naming the Named: The Surveying, Mapping and Naming of BC’s Coast ǂ (in English or French) (E M S) NEW | How did all the islands and features around Vancouver Island and the region of Victoria get their names? When Captain George Vancouver came to the west coast in 1792 aboard HMS Discovery, he named many of its geographical features without adopting Indigenous place names. In 1860, Captain George Richards of the Royal Hydrographic Society came to Esquimalt to begin a thorough survey of the coast based on Vancouver’s work. Richards retained many of the Indigenous names we recognize today. Find out more at this fascinating historical presentation. | Gilbert, Ms. Catherine | Graduate Student | Department of History |
History—Victoria and BC | The Nootka Crisis ǂ (in English or French) (E M S)NEW | In June 1789, the Spanish, under the leadership of Esteban Jose Martinez, built a substantial fort at Friendly Cove (Yuquot) at Nootka Sound, below where the lighthouse stands today. What became of the fort? Why did the Spanish abandon Friendly Cove? These and other questions about the settlement of Nootka Island are explored in this pictorial presentation on the Nootka Sound Controversy, sometimes known as the Crisis, that in 1789, almost resulted in war between Britain and Spain. Included is a discussion about the important role played by the Mowachaht, whose territory was at the centre of this dispute. | Gilbert, Ms. Catherine | Graduate Student | Department of History |
Education—General | The Therapeutic University: The Purpose of Higher Education in an Ailing World (S) NEW | This presentation discusses the role and purpose of the university in today's world, focussing on its moral and ethical responsibilities and functions. It considers the responsibility of the university to cultivate happiness and well-being, as well as technical skills. | Goto-Jones, Dr. Chris | Professor and Dean | Department of Philosophy |
Ethics and Philosophy | Martial Arts and Liberal Arts: Kung Fu Panda as a Manifesto for Freedom (S) NEW | This presentation uses the film Kung Fu Panda to discuss a model of an ethical, liberal education, seeing parallels between the ethical mission of the martial arts and the ethos of the liberal arts. | Goto-Jones, Dr. Chris | Professor and Dean | Department of Philosophy |
Ethics and Philosophy | The Virtual Ninja Manifesto: How Video Games Make You Into a Better Person (S) NEW | Based on original research, this presentation explains how persistent, long-term engagement with violent video games need not lead to more violent behaviour, but actually can lead to ethical self-cultivation and self-improvement. It draws on work in the digital humanities and texts from classical Japan. | Goto-Jones, Dr. Chris | Professor and Dean | Department of Philosophy |
Ethics and Philosophy | Fighting Thoughts: Martial Arts, Mindfulness and Self-cultivation (S) NEW | This presentation considers the recent rise in popularity of mindfulness and meditation in the context of parallel movements in the martial arts. It asks whether the martial arts involve a form of mindfulness and what, if any, relationship mindfulness has with skilled action and the possibility of violence. | Goto-Jones, Dr. Chris | Professor and Dean | Department of Philosophy |
Business and Economics | “Nudged" Entrepreneurship in the Digital Economy for Smart Development and Peace (in English, French or Arabic) (M S) | Guitouni, Dr. Adel | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Business and Economics | Legitimacy of Decision-making in Organizations: a Post-Rationality Paradigm (in English, French or Arabic) (M S) | Guitouni, Dr. Adel | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Business and Economics | The Power of Networking (in English, French or Arabic) (M S) | Guitouni, Dr. Adel | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Business and Economics | Managing the Global Value Chain (in English, French or Arabic) (M S) (Jan to April) NEW | Guitouni, Dr. Adel | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Business and Economics | Diversity and Inclusion Agenda: Lessons from the Victoria Forum (in English, French or Arabic) (M S) (Jan to April) NEW | Guitouni, Dr. Adel | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (in English or Hindi) (M) | This speaker’s current research is focused on cement-based composites containing sustainable construction materials and fibres. His areas of interest include masonry structures, and structural health monitoring using non-destructive techniques such as drones. | Gupta, Dr. Rishi | Assistant Professor | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Science | ARC Across the Sky: What's New at Victoria's Astronomy Research Centre? (E M S) NEW | Ever since the construction of the observatory on Little Saanich Mountain, Victoria has been a hotbed of astronomy research. Almost 100 years after the Plaskett telescope saw first light, the Astronomy Research Centre was founded to bring together scientists and engineers from UVic, the NRC Herzberg Institute in Saanich, the NRC DRAO in Penticton, and TRIUMF in Vancouver, creating one of the largest concentrations of astronomy-related talent in Canada. ARC researchers are involved in everything from searching for exoplanets, to coding simulations of how stars burn and galaxies form, to building the next generation of powerful telescopes. In this talk, you'll learn about the latest research and discoveries being made by members of ARC. | Gwyn, Ms. Margaret | ARC Communications Support | Astronomy Research Centre |
Social Health and Wellness | Creating Healthy Communities | What is a healthy community, and how do we get one? This presentation addresses the ways in which the natural, built, social and economic environments affect the health of people in communities and what people can do to create a healthier community. | Hancock, Dr. Trevor | Professor and Senior Scholar | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
Social Health and Wellness | Public Health in the Anthropocene: Addressing the Ecological Determinants of Health | We’re entering a new geological epoch: the Anthropocene. Many of our global ecological systems are in crisis and are declining due to human population growth, affluence and technologies. This has profound implications for our health. How can we navigate this decline with a minimum of harm, and how can we create a healthier, more hopeful future? This presentation explores these issues and the implications for our communities and public policy. | Hancock, Dr. Trevor | Professor and Senior Scholar | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
Social Health and Wellness | Making Prevention a Priority | Despite the rhetoric of successive governments throughout Canada, disease and injury prevention continues to be underfunded and is not a priority. Perhaps the most important way to increase the fiscal sustainability of the health care system is to reduce the overall burden of disease and injury. This presentation discusses what a proper prevention strategy would look like and what it will take to implement it. | Hancock, Dr. Trevor | Professor and Senior Scholar | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
Social Issues | Reducing Inequalities in Health | There are unacceptably large inequalities in health in BC, Canada and around the world. These inequalities are not only unfair and unjust, they’re also to a large extent avoidable. They result in a large additional burden of disease and costs to the health care system, and a range of other social and economic costs, as well as a massive loss of human potential. In fact, poverty may be so expensive that we cannot afford it! This presentation discusses this issue and what it will take to address it. | Hancock, Dr. Trevor | Professor and Senior Scholar | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
Social Health and Wellness | Recreation, Nature and Health | Most of the determinants of health are beyond the health care system, in the wider natural, social and economic environments of our communities. One of those determinants is the recreation system, which includes parks, fitness, sports, arts and culture. Contact with nature is important for human well-being. This presentation explores these issues and the implications for communities and public policy. | Hancock, Dr. Trevor | Professor and Senior Scholar | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
Law and Justice Issues | Indigenous Law and Aboriginal Law: The Distinction Between the Two ǂ (M S) NEW | This talk centres on how First Nations can rely upon their legal traditions to express their laws in contemporary society. There are a variety of different sources to identify Indigenous law, including the oral traditions of a First Nation, practices of artistic expression, ceremony, feasts, and the land and environment. The speaker is a lawyer practising Aboriginal law, which is the Canadian law applied to First Nations. Increasingly, Indigenous law is being called upon to inform Aboriginal law. | Hanna, Mr. Alan | Graduate Student | Faculty of Law |
History—General | How WWI Ended (M S) NEW | This talk looks at how the years 1917 to 1923 saw a revolutionary transformation of the world, ending empires, creating new countries, setting new ideologies in motion, giving unprecedented opportunities to previously ignored sections of the population such as women. | Hannant, Dr. Larry D. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of History |
History—General | Canadians and the Spanish Civil War (M S) NEW | The Spanish Civil War (1936-39) galvanized a volatile world, pitting democracy against fascism in a struggle that was joined by 40,000 volunteers from 70 different places. This talk tells how Canadians distinguished themselves in the effort to defeat the advance of fascism to another country, with men and women joining the battle. | Hannant, Dr. Larry D. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of History |
History—General | An Uncomfortable Hero—Norman Bethune (M S) NEW | Renowned in China and Spain but ignored in his homeland of Canada, Dr. Norman Bethune has been described as “arrogant in the service of humanity.” Few other Canadians have painted such a vibrant mark on history in such a short time. Bethune introduced medical innovations into two of the great anti-fascist struggles of the 1930s. | Hannant, Dr. Larry D. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of History |
History—General | The Cold War in Canada (M S) NEW | Canada is usually seen as having avoided the eruption of paranoia and persecution that preoccupied the United States in the second half of the 20th century. In fact, Canada and Canadians fell into what Prime Minister Lester Pearson called the "dark madness" of the Cold War in a profound way, and many Canadians suffered in it, including prominent people on Vancouver Island and in Victoria. | Hannant, Dr. Larry D. | Adjunct Associate Professor | Department of History |
Education in the Schools | New Curriculum: First People's Principles of Learning (in English, French or Spanish) (E M S) NEW | This talk explores the new school curriculum infused with First People's Principles of Learning. Handouts are provided and the session includes classroom-ready activities. | Harte, Ms. Kindra | Sessional Lecturer | Curriculum and Instruction |
Education in the Schools | Assessment: Making the Paradigm Shift with the New Curriculum (in English, French or Spanish) (E M S) | As we embark on an exciting journey in K-12 and post- secondary education with the launching of a new school curriculum for all areas of teaching, how do we assess today's learners? We need to clearly define the purpose of grades and grading, and update learning and grading management systems. Do they best fit the needs of today's learners? Do they fit well with the new curriculum? This presentation explores some innovative tools that will help us meet the needs of today's learners. | Harte, Ms. Kindra | Sessional Lecturer | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Personal Interests | Second Languages: New Curriculum (in English, French or Spanish) (E M S) NEW | In this workshop, teachers will learn some innovative ways to develop students’ oral language skills in French. We share activities that can be used in any unit, as well as some unit-specific activities that are grade-appropriate, interesting for students, and have a purpose for language development. We share ways of using technology in the language classroom, and will have on hand sample materials for inclusive Aboriginal education. Favourite songs and games that develop student abilities in French will also be shared. A literacy-based approach, some intensive French methodology, and tried-and-true activities will be presented. Regardless of abilities in French, teachers will go away with some new and fun ideas to use immediately in their classrooms. | Harte, Ms. Kindra | Sessional Lecturer | Curriculum and Instruction |
Personal Interests | Technology in Today's Classroom: Let's Explore Apps, iPads, Google Classroom, and More! (in English, French or Spanish) (E M S) NEW | It’s time to streamline our workload and help make our work more effective and more efficient! Let's play and practise with some innovative tools. In this session, we explore paperless options and bring innovation to our work. We try some fun apps and share resources that help instructors create low-prep but high-engagement activities for today's learners. | Harte, Ms. Kindra | Sessional Lecturer | Curriculum and Instruction |
Personal Interests | English Language Learners: Strategies and Approaches (in English, French or Spanish) (E M S) NEW | This session gives tips and tricks for bringing the English Language Learners (ELL) classroom to life. Handouts provided with classroom-ready activities. | Harte, Ms. Kindra | Sessional Lecturer | Curriculum and Instruction |
Personal Interests | Assessment in Today's Classrooms (in English, French or Spanish) (E M S) | This talk shares assessment strategies as we delve into the new curriculum and set our learners up for success. Included are hands-on activities as we explore gradebooks, google classroom, descriptive feedback, and more. | Harte, Ms. Kindra | Sessional Lecturer | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Education—General | Letting Go: Creating Space for Learner Inquiry and Encouraging Teacher Empowerment ǂ NEW | How do we avoid interacting with kids in a way that teaches them to be docile, obedient and disconnected? Despite ongoing efforts of the “progressive education” movement, parents and teachers remain preoccupied with compliance and uncomfortable with child/student empowerment. This presentation examines barriers that keep us in a system based on the belief that without control of children, chaos would ensue. The speaker proposes the simple act of “letting go” to reveal its empowering qualities. | Harvey, Ms. Lyndze | Graduate Student | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Education—General | Letting Go: Parenting with Reflection for a Deeper Connection and Empowerment ǂ NEW | This presentation is about resolving or reconciling an approach to our relationships with children (and others). In this workshop, the speaker highlights elements of a story we all know and live, and encourages the audience to rethink the roles of ‘control,’ ‘compassion,’ and ‘connection’ in our parenting. By asking three questions—on power and systems, barriers and benefits, and solidarity and creativity—this process is about leading ourselves through a process that encourages connection between beliefs, practice, and reflection. | Harvey, Ms. Lyndze | Graduate Student | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Politics | The Politics of Anger: Neoliberalism, Populism, and Colonialism ǂ (S) NEW | Neoliberalism is a term widely used to describe policy frameworks that cut taxes and social services, reduce state involvement in labour issues and increase a focus on global trade systems. This talk covers Canadian politics, with a particular emphasis on political culture, social justice and issues surrounding colonialism. | Henderson, Mr. Phil | Graduate Student | Department of Political Science |
Politics | Colonialism and Settler Responsibilities ǂ (S) NEW | This presentation looks at Canadian politics, with an emphasis on political culture, social justice and issues surrounding colonialism. Settler colonialism describes a political formation in which the occupation of Indigenous peoples’ territories by non-Indigenous peoples continues despite an official narrative of the settler colony as a democratic or liberal political community. | Henderson, Mr. Phil | Graduate Student | Department of Political Science |
Personal Interests | Yoga Psychology (E M S) | This talk discusses how yoga psychology harnesses the powers of awareness, attunement and embodied learning to foster an inquiry into the foundation of self-awareness, health and wellness. | Hosalli, Ms. Shubha | Electronic Technician | Department of Chemistry |
Personal Interests | Yogic Living (E M S) | Many people practice yoga—but yoga is not only a soothing workout. It is also a lifestyle, helping people embrace states of well-being. In this session, learn more about yogic living. | Hosalli, Ms. Shubha | Electronic Technician | Department of Chemistry |
Education—General | Breaking Down Barriers: Students’ Use of their Own-Language NEW | There’s a growing recognition of the role played by learners’ first languages/own-languages in learning an additional language. This session draws on insights from recent literature and the presenter’s own scholarly and professional work on learners’ use of their own languages to give instructors practical suggestions on how to incorporate them into teaching. | Huang, Dr. Li-Shih | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
Education—General | Teachers' Research Toolkit for Implementing Critical Learner Reflection NEW | This interactive workshop is designed to dispel trepidation among educators who have contemplated engaging in practitioner research that involved critical learner reflection. This session describes what practitioner research is, and discusses how to problem-solve challenges commonly encountered in the practitioner-research process. Bring your practitioner research questions and ideas with you! This workshop guarantees to help you make informed decisions and get you excited about embarking on your own practitioner-research journey. | Huang, Dr. Li-Shih | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics |
Art and Architecture | Portrait of the Artist: William Kurelek’s Developing Sense of Self in Painting (S) | Decades after his death, William Kurelek (1927-1977) fascinates audiences with his unique expressions of Canadian identity. Throughout his career he wrestled with his own identity as a man and artist through mental illness, family rejection, and religious enlightenment. This presentation traces Kurelek’s developing sense of self through his paintings. | Hughes, Ms. Mary Jo | Director | University of Victoria Art Collections |
Art and Architecture | Not Just a Pretty Picture: The Role of Art Museums to Affect Social Change (S) NEW | In a world where commercialism, political manipulation and “fake news” dominate, museums are considered some of the most trusted institutions. Given this privileged position, should museums do more than entertain? This presentation explores how UVic’s Legacy Art Gallery aims to encourage deeper discussion and affect social change through art exhibitions. | Hughes, Ms. Mary Jo | Director | University of Victoria Art Collections |
Social Health and Wellness | Medical Assistance in Dying: What Are My Alternatives? NEW | There’s significant national and local interest in the new health care practice of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). But for the majority of the population who don’t select MAID, it can be difficult to know how to navigate the health system to ensure the best quality of life possible while dying. This presentation describes services and practices that can support people in their final months of life. | Hutchings, Ms. Deanna | Sessional Support Coordinator | School of Nursing |
Social Health and Wellness | How is Dying Supported in My Community? NEW | Hutchings, Ms. Deanna | Sessional Support Coordinator | School of Nursing | |
Health Care and Medicine | What We’ve Learned from the Human Genome (E M S) | The decoding of the human genome, completed over a decade ago, heralded the beginning of a new era in biomedical research. This presentation explores what our genome has since taught us about ourselves and our place in the biological world. How genomics has contributed to our understanding of the genetic basis of human disease is discussed, using cancer as an example. The prospect of applying genome information for administering personalized or tailor-made medical diagnoses and treatments has received much hype, and the status of this practice is summarized. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Science | Genetically Modified Organisms: Frankenfood or Cornucopia? (E M S) | The introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has resulted in an unprecedented level of controversy and debate. GMOs, on one hand, come with promises of improvements in characteristics that are unattainable by traditional plant or animal breeding. On the other hand, GMOs bring spectres of new human health problems, environmental disasters, and economic issues. This unbiased presentation focuses on positive and negative issues surrounding GMOs with illustrations and scientific data. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Health Care and Medicine | Allergies: Dysfunction in the Immune System (E M S) | How allergies arise, the role of the immune system in this process, and the basis for treatment strategies is described. Allergies are not only common, their prevalence has continued to increase over the past 50 years, especially in industrialized countries. Current theories for this are considered. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Health Care and Medicine | New Emerging Human Infectious Diseases in a Changing World | New human infectious diseases previously unknown to science—such as SARS, MERS, and Ebola— have appeared at an unprecedented rate in recent years. Over 40 new infectious diseases have been recognized since 1970. This talk focuses on the impact such diseases have had on global health, with an emphasis on how and why they are apparently evolving. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Health Care and Medicine | What Everyone Should Know about Listeria, Salmonella, Norovirus and Other Food-borne Pathogens (E M S) | An estimated 1.6 million Canadians are affected by food-borne infections every year. These illnesses result in at least 4,000 hospitalizations and 105 deaths. The most common causes of food-borne illnesses are pathogens that have emerged only within the last 50 years, such as norovirus, Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli. This presentation focuses on the epidemiological basis for the recent rise of food infections as a public health problem and the challenges in preventing them. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Health Care and Medicine | The Biology of Aging | This presentation summarizes recent advances in our understanding of aging, and how this information has led to new strategies for slowing down the process. The speaker will critically evaluate some of the major strategies, e.g., anti-aging drugs, diets and dietary supplements. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Health Care and Medicine | Superbugs: The Alarming Spread of Bacterial Drug Resistance (E M S) | Superbugs are bacteria that have developed resistance to multiple antibiotics. They’re currently a global problem, representing the most serious challenge to the treatment of infectious diseases. Experts warn that immediate action is required to reduce the impact of superbug infections. This presentation focuses on the underlying causes of bacterial drug resistance and the current state in the quest for solutions. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Probiotics for Better Health: Time to Change Gears | Claims that live bacterial cultures, known as probiotics, are beneficial to human health date back over 100 years. Yogurt and similar fermented milk products, the most popular forms of probiotics, have been widely adopted as health foods. The health claims associated with these products have ranged from improved digestive function to bolstered immune systems, and the scientific validity for these claims are critically examined. This presentation focuses mainly on how recent research findings could lead to the development of more effective probiotics. The potential application of these new improved probiotics to treat various digestive tract disorders, including infections, is discussed. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Science | Gut-Brain Communication: the Possibility of Mind-controlling Bacteria | Recent research findings demonstrate that bacteria in the digestive tract regulate the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin. This presentation describes evidence suggesting that this phenomenon may be related to conditions ranging from depression to autism spectrum disorder. The possibility of new strategies for treatment or intervention of these disorders is also discussed. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Health Care and Medicine | The Quest for Longevity Genes | Long lifespans are common in certain families, raising the possibility that this characteristic is inherited. Is there a longevity gene? This presentation summarizes recent attempts to identify and characterize genes that influence lifespan. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Health Care and Medicine | The Next-generation Vaccines: More than Just a Poke in the Arm | The traditional vaccines that have been in use for over a century are designed to prevent infectious diseases. In this presentation, they’re compared to new innovations that will soon lead to what have been termed the next-generation vaccines. The future prospects for novel uses of vaccines, for example, in curbing drug addictions, is also described. Vaccinations have been credited with saving countless lives from infectious diseases for over 200 years. Yet controversy regarding vaccine safety still exists, and this issue is examined. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Health Care and Medicine | What’s Wrong (and What’s Right) About the Flu Vaccine? (E M S) | This presentation explains the composition of the flu vaccine, how it’s supposed to work, why it’s never fully effective, and why you should get vaccinated anyway. The speaker will also explain why you need to be vaccinated annually, and discuss recent strategies for creating a more effective vaccine that will provide a longer lasting immunity to influenza. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Science | Current Virus Threats: Zika, Dengue Fever, Yellow Fever, Ebola and More NEW | Epidemics caused by viruses have been all too common in recent years. At least two of them, Ebola in 2013 and Zika in 2016, have caught medical workers unprepared, forcing the World Health Organization to declare them as global health crises. The main problem is that most of the recent problem viruses are very poorly understood. This presentation covers: the key research questions for Zika and an update on progress made to date; what we learned about Ebola during the recent epidemic and consider the question of whether we will be prepared next time; and other current viral pathogens currently circulating globally, e.g., Dengue fever, Chikungunya, yellow fever, and MERS, and an assessment of their level of threat. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Science | Human Diet and Nutrition: The Influence of Gut Bacteria (E M S) | Most of us know something about basic human nutrition. This presentation focuses on an aspect not as well known: the role of our gut bacteria in the digestive process. The presentation includes new research approaches to determine the impact of nutrition on cultivating a healthy gut bacterial population, and what we’re learning about the contributions made by these bacteria on our overall health. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Science | How the Immune System Works (E M S) NEW | This is a general introduction to how our immune system protects us from harmful substances in our environment, such as infectious agents. The level of detail can be adjusted to suit the audience, i.e., any level ranging from novice to proficient. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Health Care and Medicine | Understanding Inflammation NEW | Inflammation is a natural response of the immune system to any form of tissue injury and is designed to achieve a protective function. In this presentation, the events involved in the inflammatory response and their contributing symptoms are described. The challenges of treating chronic inflammatory conditions are discussed. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Health Care and Medicine | Not as Advertised But Perfectly Legal: Some Health Products to be Aware Of NEW | This presentation focuses on common merchandise with health-related applications that come with unproven claims. Examples to be discussed include personal care products, “health foods” and supplements, including various types of probiotics, non-prescription medications like cold remedies (including some that actually claim to prevent illnesses), and weight-loss products. Learn what the law says regarding claims made on labels for such products and some hints on the types of claims to watch out for. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Science | The Gut Immune System Over the Lifespan NEW | Our digestive tract is one of the most vulnerable sites in our body to infection. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the largest and most active tissue in our immune system is localized around our gut. We’re born with an undeveloped immune system, and immune maturation occurs over the few months of life. Sadly, the efficiency of our gut immune system often deteriorates as we age. This presentation introduces you to the healthy development of gut immunity over the lifespan, as well a brief update on aspects of the dysfunctional gut immune system. Note that this presentation is at least 45 minutes long. | Ishiguro, Dr. Edward E. | Professor Emeritus | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology |
History—General | From Victoria to Vladivostok: Canada's Siberian Expedition, 1917-19 ǂ (E M S) | Uncover the forgotten journey of 4,200 Canadian soldiers from Victoria to Vladivostok, Russia, in the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution. This thought-provoking multimedia presentation challenges how Canada's military history and foreign relations have been remembered. | Isitt, Dr. Benjamin | Graduate Student | Faculty of Law |
Politics | Labour in British Columbia ǂ (E M S) | Work and relations between workers and employers have been hotly contested in BC— from bitter coal-mining strikes in the 19th century to recent disputes involving teachers, hospital workers and other public-sector workers. This multi-media presentation explores these controversies and future directions for labour relations in BC and beyond. | Isitt, Dr. Benjamin | Graduate Student | Faculty of Law |
Politics | J.S. Woodsworth and the Social Gospel in Canada ǂ (E M S) | Religion and politics have shaped Canadian society, with the Social Gospel representing a faith-based commitment to build the new Jerusalem on Earth. This multimedia presentation explores the Social Gospel’s impact through the life of former Methodist minister J.S. Woodsworth, founding president of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, forerunner to today’s NDP. | Isitt, Dr. Benjamin | Graduate Student | Faculty of Law |
Social Issues | Housing for All: The Growth of Non-market Housing in Greater Victoria ǂ (E M S) | Homelessness and housing affordability are key social issues in Greater Victoria today. This multimedia presentation explores the evolution of non-market housing, from large-scale public-housing projects after WWII, to innovative co-operative housing in the 1970s, to non-profit housing for the “hard to house” in recent years. | Isitt, Dr. Benjamin | Graduate Student | Faculty of Law |
World Affairs | Revolution and Military Intervention in the Middle East ǂ (E M S) | Recent revolutions in Egypt and across the Arab world and NATO’s military intervention in Libya and other states have highlighted long-standing social tensions in the region. This multimedia presentation provides historical context for current events, while exploring difficult questions of democracy, human rights and foreign policy. | Isitt, Dr. Benjamin | Graduate Student | Faculty of Law |
Law and Justice Issues | Property, Social Movements and the Law ǂ (E M S) | What is the relationship between social movements and the law? This multi-media presentation examines the response of judges, courts, lawyers and other legal actors to protests over labour rights, environment protection and First Nations land claims. | Isitt, Dr. Benjamin | Graduate Student | Faculty of Law |
History—Victoria and BC | A Peoples' History of Victoria and Canada ǂ (E M S) | This “history from below” traces the evolution of southern Vancouver Island and Canada—from contact with First Nations people, through the establishment of Fort Victoria and the colony of Vancouver Island, to BC’s entry into Confederation and interactions between First Nations and newcomers in recent years. | Isitt , Dr. Benjamin | Graduate Student | Faculty of Law |
Politics | Understanding Local Government ǂ (E M S) | Drawing from his expertise in public office, the speaker examines the role of local government within Canada’s constitution, the responsibilities and procedures of municipalities and regional districts, and opportunities for reform aimed at strengthening citizen engagement and public services. | Isitt , Dr. Benjamin | Graduate Student | Faculty of Law |
Law and Justice Issues | Reconciliation Syllabus: An Introduction to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (E M S) | This presentation (which can be geared for any age from elementary to adult, from expert to generalist) gives an accessible introduction to the legal history of residential schools, legal activism leading to the TRC, and the resulting 94 calls to action. It involves exercises to facilitate meaningful engagement with the calls, as well as ideas about innovative and concrete action. | Johnson, Dr. Rebecca | Professor | Faculty of Law |
Languages and Linguistics | Strategies for Working with Differently-abled Adult English Language Learners ǂ (E M S) | There’s been a growing interest among ELL instructors and administrators in exploring ways to meet the varied needs of learners with different backgrounds. Due to diverse linguistic backgrounds, disabilities are mostly unidentified among adult ELLs, which makes it challenging for instructors to accommodate differently-abled learners. In this session, the presenter discusses the procedures he employed when working with adult ELLs who have been formally identified as learners with disabilities. The presenter also shares the strategies he incorporated for the ELLs who have not been formally identified but may require special assistance. Participants have opportunities to reflect, identify, and discuss these procedures and strategies, including universal design for learning, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring in relation to their own teaching contexts. | Khatri, Mr. Raj | Graduate Student | Department of Linguistics |
Languages and Linguistics | Using the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol Model with English Language Learners ǂ (E M S) | This presentation will discuss a variety of classroom strategies from Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), a content/language teaching framework teachers can use when working with English language learners (ELLs). Participants will interactively identify different components and features of the SIOP framework, which caters to students’ needs, learning styles, and linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Participants can also reflect on strategies to create a non-threatening atmosphere that helps students spontaneously participate in classroom interactions. Participants will watch vignettes, engage in discussions, and receive handouts that demonstrate the way students can be actively engaged authentic ways. | Khatri, Mr. Raj | Graduate Student | Department of Linguistics |
Social Health and Wellness | Living Poorly: Disabled Women on Income Support NEW | This presentation focuses on the health and socio-economic well-being of women living with disabling chronic illnesses and receiving BC provincial disability income support. It also discusses the challenges posed by marginalizing economic policies, social exclusion, barriers to employment, unequal access to health care, and disabling attitudes. The presentation links government policy to disabled women's health, well-being and citizenship, with a focus on poverty in their lives. A related presentation, Disabled Women at the Margins of Health, looks more closely at disabled women's health and social well-being. | Kimpson, Dr. Sally | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Nursing |
Social Health and Wellness | Disabled Women at the Margins of Health NEW | This presentation focuses on the health and socio-economic well-being of women living with disabling chronic illnesses and receiving BC provincial disability income support. It also discusses the challenges posed by marginalizing economic policies, social exclusion, barriers to employment, unequal access to health care, and disabling attitudes. The presentation links government policy to disabled women's health, well-being and citizenship. A related presentation, Living Poorly, focuses on poverty in their lives. This presentation looks more closely at disabled women's health and social well-being. | Kimpson, Dr. Sally | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Nursing |
Ethics and Philosophy | Ethical Issues in Animal Experimentation (in English or German) (S) NEW | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy | |
Ethics and Philosophy | Ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (in English or German) (S) NEW | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy | |
Ethics and Philosophy | Reproductive Technologies: Ethical Issues (in English or German) (S) | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy | |
Ethics and Philosophy | Patenting of Genes and Ethics of Patient Information (in English or German) (S) | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy | |
Ethics and Philosophy | Ethical Issues in Dementia Care (in English or German) (S) NEW | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy | |
Ethics and Philosophy | Ethics of Police Conduct (in English or German) (S) | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy | |
Health Care and Medicine | Health Care Professionals and the Pharmaceutical Industry (in English or German) (S) NEW | Kluge, Dr. Eike | Professor | Department of Philosophy | |
Health Care and Medicine | Dementia and Alzheimer’s ǂ (M S) | Dementia is not a natural part of aging. It’s an umbrella term that encompasses over 100 neurodegenerative diseases that affect memory, judgment and cognitive skills severely enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and comprises nearly 70 per cent of cases. To date, there’s no cure and there are no disease-modifying treatments available. Find out what the research history has looked at regarding this topic and what the latest researchers are doing to solve the issue of dementia. | Knight, Ms. Jamie | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Science | Human Smell and Its Relationship to Disease and Dementia ǂ (M S) NEW | Humans can smell better than you think. In fact, the idea that humans can’t smell as well as other mammals is a myth. In this talk find out how your sense of smell (olfaction) works and how it’s involved in diagnosing several diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. | Knight, Ms. Jamie | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Personal Interests | Global Change and Sustainability (in English or Hindi or Punjabi) (M S) NEW | What led us as a human race to evolve to a level where we stopped considering this planet as our home, leading it to its steady destruction? As a community are we capable of coming up with solutions and implementing them to right the wrongs? Find out why globalization is more important now than ever. | Kochhar, Ms. Sneh | Community Leader | Residence Life and Education |
Cultures Around the World | The Indigenous and Cultural Studies ǂ (in English or Hindi or Punjabi) (M S) NEW | How do past cultures define our relationship with present generations and shape our understanding of future beings and their existence? Find out how there’s similarity in every culture that exists. | Kochhar, Ms. Sneh | Community Leader | Residence Life and Education |
Social Health and Wellness | Society and Health (in English or Hindi or Punjabi) ǂ (M S) NEW | Mental health is critically important yet it’s aggressively ignored in some parts of the world. Find out more at this presentation, which explores how we can reduce risks induced on physical health due to poor mental health. | Kochhar, Ms. Sneh | Community Leader | Residence Life and Education |
Psychology | When We Begin to Fall Apart: The Neuroscience and Physiology of Aging NEW | As we age, the neurons in our brain begin to die at an ever-increasing rate. This talk reviews why this happens and what issues can result from this (e.g., dementia). The session will also discuss other neural disorders seen in an aging population, such as Parkinson's disease. Find out what we can do to potentially offset these age-related effects. | Krigolson, Dr. Olav E. | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Literature | George Herbert and the Anglican Tradition (S) NEW | George Herbert is considered the most influential practitioner of the religious lyric in English. He’s celebrated within the Anglican tradition, and has helped shape what the tradition has become. This talk explains how Herbert's broader contribution to the Anglican tradition results from how he negotiated two contrary aspects of reformation spirituality as he inherited it: the impulse to certainty, assurance and security; and the impulse to mystery, wonder and wise ignorance. | Kuchar, Dr. Gary | Associate Professor | Department of English |
Literature | Shakespeare and Religion (S) NEW | Although Shakespeare is widely viewed as a non-religious or "secular" playwright, his plays are richly interwoven with scriptural allusion. They also demonstrate a sustained, if oblique, concern with the sectarian religious conflicts of his age. This talk provides a general overview of Shakespeare's plays in some of their religious and biblical contexts. | Kuchar, Dr. Gary | Associate Professor | Department of English |
Social Issues | Wise Women Speak: Changes Along the Path (S) | Have you ever found yourself thrown off the path you know only to discover you’re now traveling down a path that has uncharted territory? This session, based on a chapter the speaker wrote in a book for the Wise Women series, is about personal and professional challenges and the opportunity to reflect on the many changes along your life journey. | Lauzon, Dr. Lara | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Taking Risks and Embracing Change (S) | Life is a balancing act between forces for and against change. This session outlines steps on how you can respond to change you initiate or change you have little control over. It can assist you to evaluate your ability to take risks and “embrace change.” | Lauzon, Dr. Lara | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Work and Employment | Reframing Your Organization: Are You Working Well? (S) | Multi-frame thinking and decision-making can help managers and leaders develop a strategic planning process when an organization is ready for change. This workshop is of value for anyone who has a vision or plan for renewal within their organization—a plan to help their organization, department or section to “work well.” | Lauzon, Dr. Lara | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Social Health and Wellness | Work/Life Balance (S) | Working and living “well” helps us realize our personal and professional potential. This session introduces a number of wellness models that encourage us to embrace self-care at work, home and play. Strategies for putting plans into action through an organizational development model are also shared. | Lauzon, Dr. Lara | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | For the WELLth of It (S) | Are you making healthy lifestyle choices? This session focuses on a number of wellness models that incorporate physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, occupational and environmental wellness dimensions. This session is valuable for anyone who finds themselves better at taking care of others than taking care of themselves. | Lauzon, Dr. Lara | Associate Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
World Affairs | Chasing Utopia: The Future of the Kibbutz in a Divided Israel (S) NEW | Chasing Utopia: the speaker's "investigative travel memoir" provides an introduction to the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as seen through the rise, fall and transformation of the legendary kibbutz movement. | Leach, Dr. David | Associate Professor | Department of Writing |
Social Issues | Grand Theft Utopia: The Social Power of Video Games (S) NEW | Can video games be art? Can interactive media be more than a weapon of mass distraction? The director of UVic's Digital Storytelling and Social Simulation Lab makes the case for the social power of video games. | Leach, Dr. David | Associate Professor | Department of Writing |
Education—General | Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Academic Success (S) | This presentation is designed for students (high school/university) to gain a greater understanding of EQ and how it impacts their social and academic lives. | Leacock, Prof. Brian | Associate Director, International Programs | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
Work and Employment | Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Diversity (S) | This presentation is designed for organizations (profit/non-profit) to enhance their understanding of EQ (within leadership and management) and how to embrace cultural diversity using emotional intelligence. | Leacock, Prof. Brian | Associate Director, International Programs | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
Education—General | Cultural Intelligence (S) NEW | This presentation is designed for schools (high school/universities) and organizations (profit/non-profit) to understand the importance of cultural diversity using the Cultural Intelligence model. | Leacock, Prof. Brian | Associate Director, International Programs | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
Environment and Sustainability | How Being in Nature Affects Happiness and Well-being and how We can Encourage People to Treat the Earth Better ǂ (M S) NEW | Connecting with nature is an inherent human desire. But humans have increasingly moved away from nature in recent centuries. This has led to nature deficits and the loss of opportunities for improved well-being. The move away from nature has also led to a decrease in concern and care for the Earth. This talk explores the well-being benefits of getting out into nature and applies motivation theories to get people out into nature more often and willingly. Why is nature is good for us, how can we take advantage of that, and how can we prolong it? And how can psychology be used to encourage people to behave in a more environmentally friendly way? | Lee, Mr. Elliott S. | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Languages and Linguistics | All About Learning a Second Language Pronunciation (in English or Chinese) | Lin, Dr. Hua | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics | |
Languages and Linguistics | About the Chinese Language (in English or Chinese) | Lin, Dr. Hua | Associate Professor | Department of Linguistics | |
Science | The "Replication Crisis" in Psychology and Other Sciences (S) NEW | Psychology, biology, medicine, and even physics have been shaken by recent evidence that discoveries published in prestigious journals often fail to be reproduced when other researchers attempt to replicate the original experiments. This talk explains flaws in widely used research procedures that contribute to high rates of non-replicability. | Lindsay, Dr. Steve | Professor | Department of Psychology |
Psychology | The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification Evidence (S) NEW | Hundreds of North Americans who had served lengthy prison sentences have been exonerated based on DNA evidence. In most cases, faulty eyewitness identification evidence played a role in the miscarriage of justice. This talk reports on research aimed at developing better ways of collecting and assessing identification evidence. | Lindsay, Dr. Steve | Professor | Department of Psychology |
Psychology | False Memories and Distorted Beliefs (S) NEW | For the past 30 years the speaker has been studying basic mechanisms of memory that usually serve us well but sometimes lead us to remember events that never happened or to believe things that aren’t true. This talk summarizes some of that research. | Lindsay, Dr. Steve | Professor | Department of Psychology |
History—General | The Monk and the King: How Monasteries Under Charlemagne Were Crucial to the Future of Europe (M S) NEW | Charlemagne (742-814) is known as the founding figure of Europe. His support of monasteries was a key element in his statecraft, and had both positive and negative ramifications. This talk describes how monasteries were the seed beds of literacy, science and universities and how they also generated an early form of colonialism. | Lines, Mr. Michael | Learning and Research Librarian | William C. Mearns Centre for Learning |
Personal Interests | Bookbinding for Kids and Teens (E M S) | This hands-on workshop enables each student to make either a mini-book charm or a small notebook. | Lines, Mr. Michael | Learning and Research Librarian | William C. Mearns Centre for Learning |
Personal Interests | Sri Lanka: Contrasts and Complexities—a Short Tour | This presentation provides a brief history and tour of this beautiful island, which has survived both natural and man-made disasters. | Livingston, Dr. Nigel | Professor | School of Public Health and Social Policy |
Personal Interests | A First-World-War Canadian Sapper Talks about the Trenches (S) | Captain (Retired) Don Lovell, CD, PPCLI reads selections from his grandfather's first-hand accounts from WWI as an engineer sapper at Passchendaele, Vimy Ridge and other bloodied fields. | Lovell, Mr. Don | Retirees Association | Retirees Association |
Personal Interests | Powerlifting for Young Athletes (S) | In this presentation, a national champion and record-holder provides tips for high-school-age athletes. A gym facility with Olympic weights for demonstration is the preferred setting. Basic lifts, squat, bench and deadlift, "classic" and "equipped lifting," training, diet, lifestyle (drug-free), goal setting, competitions are outlined. | Lovell, Mr. Don | Retirees Association | Retirees Association |
Psychology | Living in the Moment (S) NEW | Time is an illusion; time stands still and yet time flies. Often people live in the past remembering or regretting, and people plan for the future or are afraid of what the future will bring. This talk discusses how being in the “now” moment enables us to create a memorable past and a hopeful future. | Lum, Ms. Wendy | Registered Clinical Counsellor | Department of Counselling Services |
History—Victoria and BC | Early Environments and Archaeology of the BC Coast (S) NEW | This presentation discusses archaeology highlights of the BC coast from 14,000 to 10,000 years ago. In the beginning, there was a grassland bordered by ice, populated by bison, mastodon, short-faced bear, and people. Archaeologists are exploring this early period, which is also described in oral records of coastal First Nations. | Mackie, Dr. Quentin | Associate Professor | Department of Anthropology |
Earth and Oceans | Early Environments and Archaeology of Haida Gwaii (S) NEW | This talk explores the archaeology of Haida Gwaii from 13,000 to 9,000 years ago. This was a time of very rapid sea level rise and dramatic climatic fluctuations—a time of transformation as also told in Haida oral records. Archeologists are looking in bear-hunting caves, on ancient shorelines, and even under the ocean to find the early archaeological record of the Haida Nation. | Mackie, Dr. Quentin | Associate Professor | Department of Anthropology |
History—Victoria and BC | Archaeology of the Salish Sea (S) NEW | The Salish Sea has a long archaeological record dating back at least 14,000 years. For reasons that include environmental change and the poor preservation of organic material, the archaeological record is not well known until about 3,000 years ago. This talk outlines the archaeological record of Coast Salish First Nations, with an emphasis on archaeological research challenges. | Mackie, Dr. Quentin | Associate Professor | Department of Anthropology |
Ethics and Philosophy | Democratic Ethics (S) | This talk discusses the ethical responsibilities of politicians, members of the media and citizens in contemporary Canadian democracy. It focuses on the importance to democracy of reasoned debate and discussion and widespread participation in democratic processes. | Macleod, Dr. Colin | Associate Professor | Department of Philosophy and Law |
Ethics and Philosophy | Contemporary Theories of Justice (S) | This talk is a discussion of recent developments in political philosophy about the nature of a just society. It addresses how basic political institutions should be structured and how the benefits and burdens of social cooperation should be shared. | Macleod, Dr. Colin | Associate Professor | Department of Philosophy and Law |
Ethics and Philosophy | Educational Equality (S) | This talk is a discussion of the nature of justice in the provision of education with special attention to the interpretation of equality in the distributional of educational opportunities. | Macleod, Dr. Colin | Associate Professor | Department of Philosophy and Law |
Ethics and Philosophy | Children’s Rights (S) | Macleod, Dr. Colin | Associate Professor | Department of Philosophy and Law | |
Personal Interests | False Alarm: A Climate Skeptic’s View of Global Warming (M S) | Although the science of human-caused, catastrophic climate change is now considered settled and certain, this talk presents 10 scientific facts—not computer-generated theories—suggesting that claims of dangerous global warming are exaggerated, misleading or just plain wrong. First among these facts: the planet has not warmed significantly since at least 1998. | MacRae, Mr. Paul | Sessional Lecturer | Department of English |
Work and Employment | Beyond Diversity and Human Rights: How to Create Inclusive Spaces for Social Change (in English or French) (M S) | Magassa, Mr. Moussa | Human Rights Advisor - Education | Equity and Human Rights Office | |
Work and Employment | Intercultural Conflict Resolution (in English or French) (M S) | Magassa, Mr. Moussa | Human Rights Advisor - Education | Equity and Human Rights Office | |
World Affairs | Rural Landscapes of Transformation in China (S) NEW | This presentation is a visual exploration of rapid changes in the Chinese countryside over the past 35 years. | Marton, Dr. Andrew | Director and Professor | Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives |
World Affairs | Creative Spaces in China (S) NEW | This presentation gives an overview of the development of creative industries in China and the transformation of urban space in Beijing, Shanghai and Ningbo. | Marton, Dr. Andrew | Director and Professor | Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives |
World Affairs | Unequal Treaties in China: Contemporary Legacies NEW | This talk explores the contemporary international legal implications of Chinese resistance to foreign imposition of the Unequal Treaties. | Marton, Dr. Andrew | Director and Professor | Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives |
Personal Interests | Travelling Lightly and Safely: Tips for Women Travellers | This session gives ideas and tips for women travellers to make travel easier and safer while maximizing the travel experience, including what to take and how to pack. Handouts with suggestions are included. | Mayfield, Dr. Margie | Professor Emerita | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
History—General | Women Travellers Throughout the Ages | This session presents the lives and experiences of nine exceptional, interesting and enthusiastic women travellers from the 4th to the 21st century who wrote about adventure. Reading list included. | Mayfield, Dr. Margie | Professor Emerita | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Psychology | Brain and Behaviour ǂ (E M S) | This lecture summarizes basic brain structure, function and the relationship between our brain and our behaviours. | Mayo, Ms. Chantel | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Health Care and Medicine | Neuroimaging: Seeing the Brain in Action ǂ (E M S) | This lecture summarizes basic brain imaging techniques such as structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Research and clinical applications are also discussed. | Mayo, Ms. Chantel | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Health Care and Medicine | Brain Trauma and Disease ǂ (E M S) | This lecture summarizes how brain trauma and disease affects the brain. The content of this lecture can be tailored to the interest of the group. Possible topics include: multiple sclerosis, mild traumatic brain injury, or Alzheimer's disease. | Mayo, Ms. Chantel | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Psychology | Neuropsychology and Cognitive Assessment ǂ (E M S) | What is a neuropsychologist? When might someone seek a cognitive assessment? This talk summarizes the role of modern-day neuropsychology. | Mayo, Ms. Chantel | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Health Care and Medicine | The Aging Brain ǂ (E M S) | This talk highlights the effects of aging on our brain and behaviours. In addition, it discusses the differences between Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, as compared to healthy aging. | Mayo , Ms. Chantel | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Education—General | Flipping the Classroom: A Powerful Teaching Tool, But Not a Panacea (M S) | Adopting a flipped classroom approach can free up valuable in-class time by using videos and exercises that students watch and complete as homework, or “pre-work." This allows teachers to more easily differentiate their instruction and lets students learn at their own pace. This talk includes an overview of the flipped learning model, a demonstration of one approach to flipping a classroom, and discussion of where flipped learning does and doesn’t work well—along with equity issues to keep in mind when implementing. | McCue, Mr. Rich | Systems Administrator and Educational Technologist | Libraries, Systems Services |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | SmartPhones and Tablets: Educational Distractions or Homework Tools? (M S) | Can smartphones and tablets be more than distractions and actually help with homework? This session will look at different strategies to reduce social media distractions, and at apps that can help turn smartphones into serious homework tools. The talk is aimed at non-technical users. | McCue, Mr. Rich | Systems Administrator and Educational Technologist | Libraries, Systems Services |
Environment and Sustainability | Conserving Energy One Cubicle (or Home) at a Time (M S) | Do you know how much electricity you use in your personal office, cubicle or home? Do you know how much energy your desktop computer or laptop uses? Will you save more electricity by turning off your computer at night or shortening your daily shower by five minutes? Discover some counter-intuitive facts about saving energy, money and the environment. | McCue, Mr. Rich | Systems Administrator and Educational Technologist | Libraries, Systems Services |
Education—General | Is Educational Technology Worth the Investment? (M S) | Are new educational technologies more effective in helping students achieve learning objectives than the old technologies they replace? This interactive talk explores the intersection of educational technology and teaching methods, looking at the relative effectiveness of educational technology tools such as: MOOC’s, digital textbooks, clickers, flipped classrooms, streaming video lectures, PowerPoint, mobile learning, Google Drive, virtual labs, and learning management systems (LMS). Participants leave with a better understanding of how to assess the value of educational technology and teaching method pairings. | McCue, Mr. Rich | Systems Administrator and Educational Technologist | Libraries, Systems Services |
Education—General | Leaders as Indigenous Allies: Working for Positive Change in Schools (S) | Allyship is a critical leadership tool that non-Aboriginal leaders can use in their work with Indigenous communities to support the creation of inclusive learning spaces. The Aboriginal Enhancement Schools Network (AESN) was founded five years ago and has built a network of teachers and teacher-leaders who put Aboriginal student success at the centre of their work. This presentation draws from a recently completed study of this network, showcasing key strategies for successful inclusion that make a difference for all learners. | McGregor, Dr. Catherine | Associate Professor | Office of Interdisciplinary Academic Programs |
History—General | God’s Tribunal: Execution as a Political Forum in 17th-and 18th-Century England (in English or French) (S) NEW | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
History—General | The Bloody Code: Criminal trial in 17th and 18th Century England (in English or French) (S) NEW | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
History—General | The Great Fire of London 1666 (in English or French) (S) NEW | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
History—General | Royal Martyr or Man of Blood? The Execution of Charles I in 1649 (in English or French) (S) NEW | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
History—General | The Mystery of the Lost Norse Colony of Greenland (in English or French) (S) NEW | McKenzie, Dr. Andrea | Associate Professor | Department of History | |
History—General | Sir Edward Grey and the Balkan Wars, 1912-1914 (M S) | Asking for new description not in German | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
History—General | The Limitations of the Politician-Historian: Winston Churchill and Appeasement (M S) | Asking for new description | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
History—General | Issues Relating to the Origins of War in the Modern Period (M S) | Learn about the origins of wars in the modern period since 1815— they’re complex, involving a mixture of nationalism, imperialism, national security, and a quest to protect or expand a country's national interests abroad. The notion underlining this complexity is the view that the international system is an “anarchy” of competing national interests. | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
History—General | Nations and Their Strategies Since 1945 (M S) | During and since the Cold War period, understanding differing national strategies is important for explaining how and why international relations evolved. This presentation explores how the Cold War saw the advent of a bipolar world dominated by the US and Soviet Russia. There were neutral powers—chiefly in the Third World—but Soviet-American rivalry affected all international politics. Since the end of the Cold War, a multi-polar world has emerged, making international politics more like pre-1939. | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
History—General | The Origins and Course of the First World War (M S) | This talk explores the complex origins of the First World War, which involved a mixture of nationalism, imperialism, national security, and the quest by great powers to protect or expand their national interests abroad. The war itself was devastating, seeing the collapse of four great powers—Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia and Turkey—and the problems of fighting an unexpected war of attrition. | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
History—General | The Origins and Course of the Second World War (M S) | The origins of the Second World War are less complex than other modern wars. At this presentation find out how WWII stemmed from the aggrandising and racial policies of Adolf Hitler, and how there were ultimately five wars fought within the rubric of the Second World War: an Anglo-French war against Germany (1939-1940); Britain fighting alone against the Axis (1940-1941); a Soviet-German war (1941-1942); an Anglo-American war against the Axis (1941-1945); and an American war against the Japanese (1941-1945). | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
History—General | The Cold War: Cause and Course (M S) | The Cold War was a unique period in international history. While the superpowers never fought “hot” wars against one another, they supported proxies to do their fighting or fought themselves against smaller powers. In this presentation, find out how this era was defined as much by an intense diplomatic struggle between two power-blocs of propaganda, and building armed forces to deter one another. Whether neutral or not, all countries of the world were affected. | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
History—General | Canadian Society and War Since 1867 (M S) | Canada has been divided over issues of war and peace since its creation in 1867. From the Nile expedition of 1885 to modern peace-keeping under UN or NATO leadership today, the use of military power and the place of the Canadian armed forces as an expression of national strength has been the subject of great debate. In this presentation, learn how it’s not just the division between English Canada and Quebec that’s important—so too are the beliefs of pro-military Canadians and others than can be broadly categorized as pacifists. | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History |
History—General | The Anglo-American Special Relationship Since 1941 NEW | McKercher, Prof. Brian | Professor | Department of History | |
Work and Employment | Preparing Global-ready Graduates: The Development of Intercultural Competencies | Workplaces are increasingly diverse both in the composition of staff and in interactions with the external world. Graduates require the intercultural competencies to effectively navigate this diversity. This presentation covers the framework and strategies used to prepare global-ready graduates, as well as research findings from our award winning CANEU co-op program, which exchanges students between Europe and Canada for study and co-op abroad. | McRae, Dr. Norah | Executive Director | Office of Community-University Engagement |
Work and Employment | Transforming Students and Workplaces Through Co-op and Work-integrated Learning | Increasingly, post-secondary institutions are looking to experiential education to enhance the education of their students. This presentation will focus on these experiences in workplaces and how they have the potential to transform not only the student learner but the workplaces in which they occur. | McRae, Dr. Norah | Executive Director | Co-operative Education Program and Career Services |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Is Your Leisure Portfolio Ready for Retirement? | Many of us focus on our financial portfolio to prepare to retire but how many of us consider our leisure portfolio? Retirement brings opportunities to learn new things, build grow our networks and help our communities. Learn how to be ready to grow your leisure portfolio! | Meldrum, Dr. John | Director and Assistant Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Work and Employment | Grant-writing | This session covers the basics of grant writing and basic fundraising for non-profits. | Milnes, Ms. Lynne | Development and External Relations Officer | Development Office |
Science | Better Living Through Chemistry: Removing Wrinkles, Adding Hair and Muscle, Improving Your Sex Life | Chemicals are often thought of as bad. That is, unless we really need them—for example, to remove wrinkles and make our skin look young again; to enhance our sexual prowess; to stave off the effects of aging. This talk takes a light-hearted look at the effects (good and bad) of some of the chemicals we happily use to enhance our bodies—steroids, botox, anti-wrinkle creams, skin peels, hair growth (propecia, rogaine), Viagra, herbal V, female V (Addyi). Questions welcome. | Mitchell, Dr. Reginald | Professor Emeritus | Department of Chemistry |
Psychology | Assessment and Treatment of Violent and Sexual Offenders | This presentation discusses the typology of sexual and violent offenders—why do they offend? | Monkhouse, Dr. Bruce | Sessional Instructor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Psychology | Risk Assessment with Sexual and Violent Offenders | This presentation describes how individuals are assessed for the likelihood of sexual and violent reoffending. What are the clinical issues and methods that can be used? | Monkhouse, Dr. Bruce | Sessional Instructor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Psychology | High Risk Offenders and Community Safety | This presentation discusses managing sexual offenders in the community—clinical issues. | Monkhouse, Dr. Bruce | Sessional Instructor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Psychology | Psychological Adjustment Issues for New Immigrants | This presentation outlines the various psychological, emotional and cognitive issues that new immigrants face when they come to Canada. The issues of gender, ethnicity and socio-economic variables are discussed. | Monkhouse, Dr. Bruce | Sessional Instructor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Health Care and Medicine | The Opioid Crisis: Harm Reduction NEW | This presentation looks at the various factors that contribute to opioid overdose deaths and the need for dramatic and radical change in philosophy and approach to address the issue. | Monkhouse, Dr. Bruce | Sessional Instructor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Child and Teen Development | Electronic Media and Young Children: Positive and Negative Effects on Development (S) | Electronic media are ubiquitous in children’s lives. This presentation discusses what goes on in children’s minds when they are exposed to electronic media. It explores research on how child comprehension of messages conveyed by electronic media changes with age. And it summarizes what research tells us about the positive and negative effects of traditional media such as TV, as well as new media such as iPads, on a variety of aspects of child functioning, including language development, attention and social skills. | Mueller, Dr. Ulrich | Chair and Professor | Department of Psychology |
Child and Teen Development | Children and Nature: What are the Benefits of Outdoor Play? (S) | There’s increasing concern about the decline of outdoor play by children, and the potentially negative effect of this decline on their attention and attitudes toward nature. It’s argued that the decline in outdoor play leads to an overall disconnection from nature— termed nature deficit disorder. This talk summarizes empirical research on this issue. | Mueller, Dr. Ulrich | Chair and Professor | Department of Psychology |
Child and Teen Development | Is Play Important for Development? (S) | Play is a universal phenomenon that can be found among children around the world. There are different types of play, ranging from physical, rough-and-tumble play to symbolic play with others. Research has shown that different types of play promote development. This talk reviews the research and discusses ways that play can be used in educational and clinical practice with children. | Mueller, Dr. Ulrich | Chair and Professor | Department of Psychology |
Social Issues | Governance of Non-profit Organizations with An Emphasis on Determinants of Board Effectiveness NEW | Murray, Prof. Victor | Adjunct Professor | School of Public Administration | |
Business and Economics | Cross-cultural Management: Managing Diversity (in English or Korean) (S) | This presentation discusses how to manage cultural diversity: culture clash, cross-cultural communication and negotiation, culture shock and living and working overseas. | Nam, Dr. Sang H. | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
Business and Economics | Organizational Behaviour: How to Manage People (in English or Korean) (S) | This presentation discusses how to manage people effectively within an organization: motivation, leadership, teamwork, and conflict management. | Nam, Dr. Sang H. | Associate Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business |
Social Health and Wellness | Changing for Good: Choices for Creating a Healthy Living School (E M S) | This presentation provides an overview of current Canadian health statistics and images related to obesity, physical activity and healthy eating, then introduces strategies that schools and communities can adopt to create an environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice. | Naylor, Dr. Patti-Jean | Assistant Professor | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Health Care and Medicine | Neuroimaging of the Brain ǂ (M S) NEW | This talk discusses the anatomy of the brain and different neuroimaging methods such as: functional magnetic resonance imaging (1MRI), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and electroencephalography (EEG). Clinical applications of some of these brain imaging methods will be discussed or can be adapted based on the community group (e.g., Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury). | Ohlhauser, Mr. Lisa | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Health Care and Medicine | Parkinson's Disease ǂ (M S) NEW | This talk discusses research on detecting biomarkers of Parkinson's disease through neuroimaging. It also explains the disease, its causes, symptoms and progression, and discusses current and future research in diagnosis and treatment. | Ohlhauser, Mr. Lisa | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Health Care and Medicine | General Mental Health and Well-being ǂ (M S) NEW | Health is more than just physical. This workshop is all about mental health and wellness. Research findings on the current state of mental health in Canada are presented, along with practical advice for improving mental health and wellness. Find out how to increase happiness and how to maintain work-life balance based on findings from psychology and recommendations from the Canadian Mental Health Association. | Ohlhauser, Mr. Lisa | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Education—General | Land-based Teachings: Indigenous Post-secondary Education NEW | This talk addresses the importance of land-based teachings through cultural camps. | Ormiston, Dr. Todd | Sessional Lecturer | School of Social Work |
Personal Interests | Canoe Journeys and Indigenous LeadershipNEW | This presentation discusses the importance of land-based teachings through cultural camps and how they lead to Indigenous pedagogues being realized in higher education. | Ormiston, Dr. Todd | Sessional Lecturer | School of Social Work |
Earth and Oceans | Hot, Sour and Breathless: Oceans Under Stress (in English or Mandarin) (M S) | The global ocean is under stress from warming, acidification and oxygen declines. Why are these changes happening and what impacts can we expect? This talk outlines these three interrelated stressors, examining impacts and actions we can take to counteract them. | Owens, Mr. Dwight | User Engagement Officer | Ocean Networks Canada |
Earth and Oceans | Sunken Treasure: Canada’s Endeavour Hydrothermal Vents Marine Protected Area (in English or Mandarin) (M S) NEW | Visit an alien realm 2,300 metres below the ocean surface. In this volcanically active rift valley, superheated mineral-rich fluids jet from the seafloor, forming towering and baroque sulfide chimneys. Here, scientists have discovered an astonishing array of life. Learn how deep-sea installations by UVic’s Ocean Networks Canada support cutting-edge science in one of Canada’s oldest Marine Protected Areas. | Owens, Mr. Dwight | User Engagement Officer | Ocean Networks Canada |
Personal Interests | Climate Change and the New Energy Renaissance (in English or Mandarin) (M S) | Our world is changing. As the planet warms, the weather is getting more extreme and consequences could be dire. But the apocalypse is not guaranteed. Our global response to the threat of climate change is happening faster than you may think. New attitudes, agreements and technologies are driving the transition into an exciting new world of opportunities. | Owens, Mr. Dwight | User Engagement Officer | Ocean Networks Canada |
Environment and Sustainability | Climate Change Fore and Aft: Where On Earth Are We Going? (S) | Pedersen, Dr. Tom | Professor | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences | |
Personal Interests | Living Well with a Mental Health Diagnosis (E M S) NEW | When you or someone you care about realizes you’re experiencing mental health difficulties or receive a diagnosis of mental illness, it can feel catastrophic. In spite of improvement in recent years, mental illness is still stigmatized. That stigma can have a greater negative effect on a person than the symptoms of mental illness. This presentation/workshop will assist you in identifying and working against stigma and developing strategies for living well. | Player, Ms. Cindy | Former Director | Department of Equity and Human Rights |
Personal Interests | Conversations about Mental Health (E M S) NEW | Fear and stigma make it difficult for all of us to have open-minded conversations about mental health and mental illness. At the same time, these conversations where sharing of experiences and support take place are necessary to break down and eliminate stigma. Participants in this session will identify the kind of opportunities or situations in their lives for conversations about mental health and have the opportunity to practise in a supportive environment. | Player, Ms. Cindy | Former Director | Department of Equity and Human Rights |
Literature | Into the Woods with German Myths and Fairy Tales NEW | This presentation is about the enduring relevance of fairy tales and addresses the following questions: Why do we need fairy tales? What is a hero? What is a quest? Why do fairy tales often take place in a forest environment? What is the cultural significance of wolves and ogres? | Pnevmonidou, Dr. Elena | Assistant Professor | Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies |
Education—General | Biochemistry and Microbiology Co-op Education Programs (S) | Poulson, Dr. Rozanne | Co-op Coordinator | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology | |
Education—General | Science Co-operative Education Programs (S) | Poulson, Dr. Rozanne | Co-op Coordinator | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology | |
Music, Film and Theatre | The Non-human in Japanese Theatre: Spirits, Animals and Technology (in English or Japanese) NEW | Poulton, Dr. Cody | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
Personal Interests | Washoku: Japanese Food Culture (in English or Japanese) NEW | Poulton, Dr. Cody | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
Personal Interests | Kumano Kodō: Hiking Ancient Pilgrim's Routes in Japan (in English or Japanese) NEW | Poulton, Dr. Cody | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
Music, Film and Theatre | Japanese Theatre in General (in English or Japanese) NEW | Poulton, Dr. Cody | Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
Education—General | Moving Forward Through the Rearview Mirror: Future, Change and Indigenous Education (E M S) | This session explores Aboriginal perspectives on special education practice, including alternatives. | Price, Dr. Jason M.C. | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Education—General | Education for Social Justice and Reconstruction (E M S) | Price, Dr. Jason M.C. | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction | |
Education—General | Boards of Education: Governance and Vision in BC Education (E M S) NEW | Price, Dr. Jason M.C. | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction | |
Child and Teen Development | The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Possibilities and Promise (E M S) | This session explores the power and potential of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child for changing schooling. | Price , Dr. Jason M.C. | Associate Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Politics | Federal Politics (Jan-April) | Prince, Dr. Michael J. | Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy | Studies in Policy and Practice | |
Politics | Provincial Politics (Jan-April) | Prince, Dr. Michael J. | Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy | Studies in Policy and Practice | |
Politics | Municipal Politics (Jan-April) | Prince, Dr. Michael J. | Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy | Studies in Policy and Practice | |
Politics | Social Policy Issues in Canada (Jan-April) | Prince, Dr. Michael J. | Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy | Studies in Policy and Practice | |
History—General | The 18th-century Spanish Exploration of the Pacific Northwest (in English or Spanish) (S) | This talk gives an overview of the 18th-century Spanish exploration of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the diaries of specific voyages, yet to be chosen. | Restrepo-Gautier, Dr. Pablo | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
Music, Film and Theatre | Producing Non-profit Theatre in Canada | A multi-award winning director, this speaker has created nearly 200 professional productions for many of the major theatres across Canada, as well as in the US, Europe and Mexico, and has worked with many of his generation’s leading playwrights in developing their work. He’s also former chair of the Department of Theatre at UVic, and a professor who offers courses in the areas of producing, directing and acting. | Richmond, Dr. Brian Frederick | Professor | Department of Theatre |
Music, Film and Theatre | Directing the Classics | Richmond, Dr. Brian Frederick | Professor | Department of Theatre | |
Music, Film and Theatre | New Play Development in Canada | Richmond, Dr. Brian Frederick | Professor | Department of Theatre | |
Social Health and Wellness | Bullying Among Different Generations of Nurses | This talk discusses repetitive behaviours among nurses that include verbal, physical or psychological concerns that intend to demean, intimidate, or isolate another individual. | Rocker, Dr. Carol | Sessional Instructor | School of Nursing |
Social Health and Wellness | Nurses Working the Night Shift | This talk discusses how, since 1995, the number of nurses willing to work the night shift has decreased steadily and nursing leaders have anticipated an increased shortage of nurses by 2017. | Rocker, Dr. Carol | Sessional Instructor | School of Nursing |
Education—General | Indigenous Ways of Being Through Photography (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | This session offers hands-on “discovery” of Indigenous ways of being through the lens of a camera, paying attention to immediate surroundings such as land, imagery, cultural representations, language, etc. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
Personal Interests | Mystical, Magical México (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | This presentation takes you on a tour of the bounty of natural resources found only in México, from flora and fauna, to pyramids and other forms of cultural representations. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
Personal Interests | The Mexican Revolution: History and Songs (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | Learn about the period of Mexican history between 1900-1930 through story and song | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
Education—General | Indigenous Education: What Have We Learned in 50 Years? (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | Explore the history of Indigenous education in BC through policy and curriculum. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
Education—General | Indigenous Arts in the Classroom: A Hands-On Presentation. | This is a hands-on presentation using diverse art forms. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
Social Issues | Residential Schools: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | This session presents historical, political, socio-cultural facts related to residential schools, and explores implications and connections with current social issues. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
Personal Interests | Se Habla Español! (in English or Spanish) (E M S) | Have some fun in an interactive session learning simple greetings, songs and poems in Spanish. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
Child and Teen Development | Indigenous Literature for Young Readers (in English or Spanish) (E M S) NEW | This presentation offers examples of resources that can be used with young readers to introduce them to Indigenous worldviews, spirituality, beliefs, and ways of being. | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education |
Personal Interests | Women of the Mexican Revolution: Hidden Stories (in English or Spanish) (E M S) NEW | Rodriguez de France, Dr. Carmen | Assistant Professor | Indigenous Education | |
Literature | How Ghost Stories Work—and Why (E M S) NEW | In this presentation I discuss some of the hallmarks of effective ghost stories. I show how they achieve the uncanny effects that make the hairs on our necks stand up and give us goose-flesh. I talk about both the cultural elements of popular ghost stories and the very particular rhetorical features that make them so enduringly enticing. | Ross, Dr. Stephen | Professor | Department of English |
Literature | From Teddy Boys to Trainspotting: Post-War British Youth Cultures (E M S) NEW | This presentation traces the development of post-war British youth cultures from their emergence in the rowdy Teddy boys of the 1950s through the rockers, mods, skinheads, hppies, glam rockers, punks, ravers, and heroin chic kids of the 1990s. Along the way, learn about some keystone novels and films in which these youth cultures have been represented, and play some music as well. | Ross, Dr. Stephen | Professor | Department of English |
History—Victoria and BC | BC's Ambiguous Relations with the Rest of Canada (S) | From the time they first considered joining Canada, British Columbians have had an ambiguous relationship with the rest of the country. They’re proud of their province and of being Canadian but they’ve frequently felt that the rest of the country doesn’t appreciate them and exploits them. This talk is illustrated with editorial cartoons. | Roy, Dr. Patricia | Professor Emeritus | Department of History |
History—Victoria and BC | Boundless Optimism: Richard McBride's British Columbia (S) | Learn about Richard McBride, who was premier of British Columbia from 1903 to 1915, a period of unprecedented growth. A native of the province, he became premier at age 32; brought some order to provincial politics, promoted the development of railways, encouraged British investment and immigration, and played a role on the national and imperial stage. He even had the province purchase two submarines on the eve of the First World War. | Roy, Dr. Patricia | Professor Emeritus | Department of History |
History—Victoria and BC | Cartoonists at Sea: Some Views of BC Ferries and Their Predecessors (S) | Transportation between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia has often been a source of amusement for local cartoonists. With cartoons going back to the early years of the 20th century and carrying through almost to today, this presentation examines not only the political issues around ferries but describes imaginative suggestions for travel—and perennial complaints about the service. | Roy, Dr. Patricia | Professor Emeritus | Department of History |
History—Victoria and BC | A Humorous History of Highways in BC (S) | With the help of several generations of editorial cartoonists, this presentation traces the development of the road system of the province and its political manifestations from 1858 to the present day. | Roy , Dr. Patricia | Professor Emeritus | Department of History |
World Affairs | Islam's Response to Global Economic Crisis: Islamic Finance (in English or Indonesian) (S) | Rudnyckyj, Dr. Daromir | Associate Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
World Affairs | Islam and the Future of Finance (in English or Indonesian) (S) | Rudnyckyj, Dr. Daromir | Associate Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
World Affairs | Dynamism in Southeast Asia (in English or Indonesian) (S) | Rudnyckyj, Dr. Daromir | Associate Professor | Department of Pacific and Asian Studies | |
Literature | Modern Latin American Literature (in English or Spanish) (S) | Russek, Dr. Dan | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Literature | Modern Latin American Literature and Visual Arts (in English or Spanish) (S) | Russek, Dr. Dan | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Music, Film and Theatre | Latin American Film (in English or Spanish) (S) | Russek, Dr. Dan | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Literature | Modern Latin American Culture (in English or Spanish) (S) | Russek, Dr. Dan | Associate Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Personal Interests | Victoria’s Earliest Architects: The People Who Designed the City Before Rattenbury and Maclure NEW | Enjoy an irreverent, illustrated history of the language. | Russell, Dr. Nick | Retirees Association | Retirees Association |
Personal Interests | A Bird's-eye View of Victoria and the Mystery of Annie Ross | This is a richly illustrated talk describing the history and appeal of bird's-eye views, which were hugely popular across North America in the late 19th century, plus a close-up look at an amazing six-foot-wide watercolour bird's-eye view painted of Victoria by a totally unknown local artist. The talk includes many "before-and-after" pictures, showing how scenes in the old pictures look today. | Russell , Dr. Nick | Retirees Association | Retirees Association |
Personal Interests | Glorious Victorians: A Celebration of Victoria's Residential Heritage | This is a new and richly illustrated talk on what makes Victoria such a wonderful place to live. | Russell , Dr. Nick | Retirees Association | Retirees Association |
Personal Interests | Ross Bay Villa: From Bulldozer Bait to Showplace | Find out how the Land Conservancy rescued and restored one of Victoria’s oldest houses and discovered one of Victoria’s most interesting pioneers. | Russell , Dr. Nick | Retirees Association | Retirees Association |
Social Issues | Fostering Success: Improving Educational Outcomes for Youth in/from Care (S) NEW | Rutman, Dr. Deborah | Adjunct Associate Professor | School of Social Work | |
Health Care and Medicine | Working with Women with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Promising Approaches (S) NEW | Rutman, Dr. Deborah | Adjunct Associate Professor | School of Social Work | |
Health Care and Medicine | Becoming FASD-informed: Strengthening Practice and Programs Working with Children, Youth and Adults Living with FASD (S) NEW | Rutman, Dr. Deborah | Adjunct Associate Professor | School of Social Work | |
Music, Film and Theatre | Theatre in War and (Post) Conflict Zones: The Importance of Laughter, Time and Place (in English or Dutch) (S) | These presentations offer an exploration of theatre in (post)-conflict zones and development contexts supported by an analysis of the value of applied theatre practitioners working in these settings. By describing the ethics and techniques on cultural awareness and by showing selected examples of theatre companies globally, these presentations offer a firm foundation in the basic theories, contexts and vocabularies used in the field. | Sadeghi Yekta, Dr. Kirsten | Assistant Professor | Department of Theatre |
Music, Film and Theatre | Theatre and Human Rights: What Kind of Theatre Takes Place in an Unwanted Space? (in English or Dutch) (S) | These presentations offer an exploration of theatre in (post)-conflict zones and development contexts supported by an analysis of the value of applied theatre practitioners working in these settings. By describing the ethics and techniques on cultural awareness and by showing selected examples of theatre companies globally, these presentations offer a firm foundation in the basic theories, contexts and vocabularies used in the field. | Sadeghi Yekta, Dr. Kirsten | Assistant Professor | Department of Theatre |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | Cyber Security: Game of Threats ǂ (S) NEW | As we know, we’re all connected to the internet almost all the time. Although this connectivity brings a lot of opportunity, it raises unprecedented threats for some of us, too. In this talk, we introduce a brief history of computer security and the most known threats in cyberspace. Some of the best practices and well-known stories on this subject will be described in detail for the audience to get more familiar with the risks and countermeasures. | Sajjadi, Mr. Dawood | Graduate Student | Department of Computer Science |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | The History of Computer Science ǂ (S) | For many of us, life without the internet seems unthinkable yet most of us don’t have any idea how it works. In this workshop, get a simple introduction to the emergence of computer networks and their applications, and their impact on our lives. Also learn about different components and technologies of these networks. This information is especially helpful for younger people to get a sense how their wi-fi home router works! | Sajjadi , Mr. Dawood | Graduate Student | Department of Computer Science |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | The History of Communication Networks ǂ (S) | For many of us, life without the internet seems unthinkable yet most of us don’t have any idea how it works. In this workshop, get a simple introduction to the emergence of computer networks and their applications, and their impact on our lives. Also learn about different components and technologies of these networks. This information is especially helpful for younger people to get a sense how their wi-fi home router works! | Sajjadi , Mr. Dawood | Graduate Student | Department of Computer Science |
Ethics and Philosophy | Love, Morality, Power—Do They Go Together? (in English or Persian) (S) NEW | We fall in love, love to be in love, and love to be loved, but what is this “love”? Does love have a moral dimension? This talk, drawing on the ethical philosophy of Emanuel Levinas, examines the potentiality of human love relations outside relations of power, calculations and possessions. | Sakhi, Dr. Shokoufeh | Adjunct Affiliate Professor | Department of Sociology |
World Affairs | Resisting Victimization: Agency Against All Odds (in English or Persian) (S) NEW | This presenter spent eight years of her life behind bars as a political prisoner in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In this talk, she draws on her experience of torture, solitary confinement and mock execution to show how even in the direst circumstances human beings can resist victimization and be an agent of their own destiny. | Sakhi, Dr. Shokoufeh | Adjunct Affiliate Professor | Department of Sociology |
Personal Interests | A Clown’s Gift: Sue Morrison’s Theatre (in English or Persian) (S) NEW | This talk/workshop draws on Sue Morrison’s pioneering work in exploring the character of the “Clown Through Masks” to show how the various masks we wear in our daily lives both facilitate and hinder our ability to see and be seen even by ourselves. We will practise the art of presenting ourselves and receiving the presence of the other. | Sakhi, Dr. Shokoufeh | Adjunct Affiliate Professor | Department of Sociology |
Education—General | Video Games and Learning (E M S) | Video games provide rich sites of learning for today's children and youth, offering meaning, engagement and interaction to these experiences. This presentation talks about ways that educators can capitalize on the already well-developed skills of young people, as well as competencies and understandings of the world via video games. | Sanford, Dr. Kathy | Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Education—General | Assessment in a Time of Change (E M S) NEW | Education is never neutral. This presentation explores how students are affected by narrow representation and the privileging of particular types of knowledge in their schooling. Providing students with choice and voice in methods of assessment reflect real world application and practice, and help eliminate the bias of culture, gender, language and ability. The presentation highlights how alternative assessment practices, complement and support the new BC curriculum. | Sanford, Dr. Kathy | Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Education—General | Digital ePortfolios (E M S) NEW | Digital ePortfolios align with directions of the new BC Curriculum, offering a tool for authentic assessment, reflection for self-awareness and metacognitive skills, self-directed and lifelong learning while utilizing technology to support learning. This presentation discusses the why and how of digital ePortfolio development. | Sanford, Dr. Kathy | Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
History—General | Montreal Chic: A Locational History of Montreal Fashion (in English or German) (M S) | This book presentation discussion of the challenges of doing fashion research in Canada. | Sark, Dr. Katrina | Sessional Instructor | Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies |
Health Care and Medicine | Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: Psychological Factors Involved in Aging ǂ (M S) | This graduate student in clinical neuropsychology studies how brain imaging technology is used to identify early biomarkers of disease progression in neurodegenerative disorders. She can speak on topics such as Alzheimer's disease, as well as the neurobiological and psychological changes associated with aging more generally. She can also talk about the basics of functional neuroimaging (specifically fMRl), brain anatomy, and brain-behavior relationships, geared towards younger or community audiences. | Scarapicchia, Ms. Vanessa | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Business and Economics | Angels and Venture Capitalists: Financing “High-growth” Start-up Companies | Schure, Prof. Paul | Professor | Department of Economics | |
Business and Economics | Financial Crises and Economic Crises | Schure, Prof. Paul | Professor | Department of Economics | |
Business and Economics | The Euro and Financial Markets in the Eurozone | Schure, Prof. Paul | Professor | Department of Economics | |
Ethics and Philosophy | Philosophy and the Personal (S) | Philosophy is often viewed as a dispassionate, objective search for truth on the deepest and broadest questions we’re capable of posing, such as: why is there anything at all? This description, while accurate, masks the fact that philosophers who pursue these grand questions frequently, and of necessity, also perceive themselves to have "skin in the game.” This talk takes a historical look at this side of the discipline. | Scott , Dr. David | Associate Professor | Department of Philosophy |
Personal Interests | Why Bother with Philosophy? (S) | Scott , Dr. David | Associate Professor | Department of Philosophy | |
Literature | Narrative Style in Austen’s Fiction ǂ (S) | This presentation explores Jane Austen’s unique narrative style, which relies on blending the narrator’s voice with the voice of a given character in the text. This sophisticated narrative voice dominates Austen’s fiction and is one of the many defining factors of her works. Speaking on this topic works best as a collaborative reading, where the audience is engaged with the text and is prepared to focus on the minute details to gain a new understanding of the power of Austen’s narrative style. | Seatter, Ms. Lindsey | Graduate Student | Department of English |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | Creating a Digital Edition Using WordPress ǂ (S) | With the growing interdisciplinary study of digital humanities, manipulating and presenting texts online is a growing practice. This graduate student speaker offers two different formats for her topic: as a presentation of the content in her own digital text, or as a tutorial for creating a digital edition on WordPress. A content-based presentation would run similar to a guest-lecture with opportunities for audience interaction. A tutorial-based presentation would run as a workshop where the audience is guided in assembling their own literary editions. This would require Internet access, computer access, and at least two hours of time. | Seatter, Ms. Lindsey | Graduate Student | Department of English |
Literature | Jane Austen: Past and Present ǂ (S) NEW | This general presentation looks at Jane Austen's life, her works of literature, and her impact on culture—both past and present. Formulated as an introduction to Austen, or as a delightful reintroduction for long-time lovers of her works, this presentation blends an informative lecture format with short readings from many of Austen's beloved texts. | Seatter, Ms. Lindsey | Graduate Student | Department of English |
Music, Film and Theatre | Third-world Film and Third-world Cinema Filmmaking (E M S) NEW | Shlensky, Dr. Lincoln Z. | Associate Professor | Department of English | |
World Affairs | The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict from the Perspective of a Diaspora Jew (E M S) NEW | Shlensky, Dr. Lincoln Z. | Associate Professor | Department of English | |
Music, Film and Theatre | Who are the Jews? Jewish Filmmakers and Films (E M S) NEW | Shlensky, Dr. Lincoln Z. | Associate Professor | Department of English | |
Music, Film and Theatre | Who are the Israelis? Israeli Filmmakers and Films (E M S) NEW | Shlensky, Dr. Lincoln Z. | Associate Professor | Department of English | |
Personal Interests | Political Activism and Religion: A Jewish Perspective (E M S) NEW | Shlensky, Dr. Lincoln Z. | Associate Professor | Department of English | |
Business and Economics | Economic Development in Rural Communities: Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship | This talk reviews the ways that small businesses in rural and remote communities can be successful based on their geographical location. | Siemens, Dr. Lynne | Associate Professor | School of Public Administration |
Law and Justice Issues | Can You Patent a Frog? Patents, Trademarks and Copyright (S) | Sirk, Dr. Aislinn | Industrial Liaison Officer | Research Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization | |
Personal Interests | Crossing Cuba from Havana to Santiago (S) | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Cultures Around the World | Mexico’s Day of the Dead (S) | The fascinating celebration of the “Day of the Dead” is explored in this talk. Includes slides of preparations and the beautiful altars that are created to remember those who have passed away. | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
Personal Interests | Southern Spain During Holy Week (S) | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Personal Interests | A Canal Boat in England and a Cruise in the Baltic (S) | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Personal Interests | Northern Spain from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela (S) | Stewart, Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies | |
Personal Interests | Central and Southern Spain (S) | This slide show takes you on a tour of some of the outstanding cities in central and southern Spain, starting in Madrid, visiting Avila, Salamanca, Merida, Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada and moving up the Mediterranean coast to Barcelona. | Stewart , Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
Personal Interests | Touring through England, Scotland and Ireland (S) | This slide show features a bus tour of this beautiful region starting with several days in London and then Edinburgh, the shores of Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, Manchester, Dublin, Killarney, Bath, Stonehenge and several other places. | Stewart , Prof. Rosa | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies |
Health Care and Medicine | Health IT, Systems Biology, and the Future of Personalized, Integrated Medicine (in English or German) NEW | If biological science is to deliver on its promise to improve human health care, an integrationist perspective of systems biology is needed. If the future of integrated medicine is to become reality, we need digital health service innovations and we must look for the business case for all key players involved. | Stroetmann, Dr. Karl A. | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Health Information Science |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | A Global Perspective of eHealth Platforms—Meeting Citizen and Health System Needs (in English or German) NEW | Most people can look forward to long, mostly healthy lives. This is perhaps the most significant achievement of modern civilization. In the wider context of aging societies, medical innovations and recent health and disease trends show health care costs are rising. Around the globe, national health systems are setting new policy priorities— where digital systems play a dominant role. This presentation offers a review of global good eHealth practice and national eHealth platforms on five continents, putting Canadian achievements into perspective and helping us learn for the future. | Stroetmann, Dr. Karl A. | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Health Information Science |
Health Care and Medicine | Big Data Analytics in Health Care: Toward Predictive, Personalized, Integrated Medicine (in English or German) NEW | In 1979, Douglas Adam published The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy where Earth is a supercomputer to calculate the answer to what “life, the universe and everything” are about. But in the last minute, psychiatrists have Earth destroyed, fearing for the loss of their careers when the meaning of life became known. Today, medicine promises predictive, personalized health care for all and big data allows for integrating health data as foundation for a learning health systems. | Stroetmann, Dr. Karl A. | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Health Information Science |
Health Care and Medicine | Growing and Guiding New Neurons in the Healthy and Injured Brain (M S) | This presentation provides participants with a basic understanding of the brain and nervous system, as well as a brief insight into the speaker’s research program, which seeks to understand the development of brain cells. | Swayne, Dr. Leigh Anne | Assistant Professor | Island Medical Program |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | Spatial Computing and the 3D Sensing Revolution (in English or Italian) (S) | Humans have an excellent understanding of the 3D environment. The imminent advent of virtual and augmented reality relies on computers to achieve a similar level of comprehension of the 3D scene—including what objects can be seen, and their geometry and position in space. All this computation must happen in real-time to ensure highly responsive applications. Spatial computing, a mix of computer graphics and computer vision, addresses these challenges. It does so with the help of machine learning, as well as modern sensing technology—sensors that not only measure colour, but also the 3D geometry of what is being observed. | Tagliasacchi, Dr. Andrea | Assistant Professor | Department of Computer Science |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | Introduction to Graphics and Game Development with the Unity Game Engine (in English or Italian) (S) | The core mission of computer graphics is to create images that look photorealistic. In video games, this synthesis must happen efficiently, so that the game remains responsive to user actions. To achieve this high-performance, computer graphics leverages hardware acceleration on the GPU (graphics processing unit). Dealing directly with the GPU is difficult, tedious and error-prone. This is why the industry makes use of “game engines”—software that abstracts away the GPU and leaves the programmer to focus on game development. This presentation uses the Unity3D game engine to briefly introduce fundamental concepts from computer graphics. By the end of this hands-on talk, you’ll know how to build a simple 3D game! | Tagliasacchi, Dr. Andrea | Assistant Professor | Department of Computer Science |
Psychology | The Experience and Effects of Homicide on Siblings of Victims NEW | Tasker, Dr. Susan | Associate Professor | Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies | |
Science | Tour of the Astronomical Observatory at UVic ǂ (E M S) | This tour is intended for groups of up to 24. Approximately 20 minutes are spent in the astronomy lab answering questions, 20 minutes observing the sun, and 20 minutes in the dome observing Venus. | Thanjavur, Dr. Karun | Senior Lab Instructor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Law and Justice Issues | Understanding Your Legal Rights ǂ (S) NEW | Legal rights are extended to every person living in Canada, yet few of us truly understand them. What are those rights and how do we protect them? What do we do when our rights are infringed? Who is there to help us? What are the responsibilities that go along with these rights? Tailored to a high school audience, this talk discusses the BC Human Rights Code, our rights in the workplace, how to protect yourself from discrimination, and what to do when faced with infringement of your rights. | Thombs , Ms. Sherry (Paige) | Graduate Student | Department of History |
Law and Justice Issues | LGTBQ Rights ǂ (S) NEW | This workshop focuses on the specific rights and discrimination faced by LGTBQ members and how to exercise those rights. | Thombs , Ms. Sherry (Paige) | Graduate Student | Department of History |
Law and Justice Issues | Self-advocacy Skills ǂ (S) NEW | What is self-advocacy? What are the skills needed to be a good self-advocate? This workshop takes youth through the ins and outs of being an effective self-advocate in various situations. | Thombs , Ms. Sherry (Paige) | Graduate Student | Department of History |
Law and Justice Issues | Religious Freedom ǂ (S) NEW | Religious freedom is an often talked-about topic these days in the media, in the workplace and at school. What is religious freedom? How is it protected? How is it practised? What do we do when religious rights are perceived as stepping on the rights of others? | Thombs , Ms. Sherry (Paige) | Graduate Student | Department of History (History and Culture, Social and Political Thought) |
History—General | UVic’s I-witness Holocaust Field School: Holocaust Memorialization in Central Europe Today (in English or German) (M S) | This talk describes the I-witness Holocaust field school and highlights, through a variety of visuals, the different ways the Holocaust is being memorialized in Germany, Austria and Poland. | Thorson, Dr. Helga | Associate Professor | Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies |
History—Victoria and BC | Local Stories and Experiences of the Holocaust Archival Project (in English or German) (M S) | This talk discusses the UVic Holocaust archival project and ways in which Holocaust survivors in our community have decided to tell their stories. These include the mediums of art, music, video and text. | Thorson, Dr. Helga | Associate Professor | Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies |
World Affairs | India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Kashmir | Tremblay, Dr. Reeta | Professor | Department of Political Science | |
World Affairs | Multiculturalism—South Asia a Comparative Perspective | Tremblay, Dr. Reeta | Professor | Department of Political Science | |
World Affairs | Regional Security and Peace in South Asia | Tremblay, Dr. Reeta | Professor | Department of Political Science | |
Politics | Comparative Federalism, Multicultural Federalism | Tremblay, Dr. Reeta | Professor | Department of Political Science | |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | Analyzing Music Using Computers (M S) | Humans are remarkably good at extracting information from organized combinations of air pressure waves that we call music. Even toddlers are able to recognize melodies, dance in rhythm with music, and express music preferences. Computers are increasingly being used to perform similar tasks of information extraction from music signals. Accomplishing these seemingly simple tasks requires sophisticated techniques from digital signal processing and machine learning. Such systems enable new ways of interacting with the large amounts of music material available digitally. | Tzanetakis, Dr. George | Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science |
Music, Film and Theatre | A History of Music Technology from Antiquity to Today (M S) | The way music is produced, distributed and consumed has always been influenced by technology. This overview highlights some interesting moments in time when particular technologies had a dramatic impact on music. Starting from the hydraulis, the first organ and keyboard instrument, to the availability of thousands of songs in portable music players today, we travel through history, making interesting stops along the way. This presentation focuses on moments when technology drastically changed how music was produced, distributed and consumed—and speculates about where this trend will take us in the future. | Tzanetakis, Dr. George | Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science |
Music, Film and Theatre | Music Instruments as Harbingers of New Forms of Human/Computer Interaction (M S) | The playing of musical instruments is one of the most complex possible interactions between a human and a sophisticated tool. This talk traces how the use of computers has transformed music-making and how research in new instruments for music expression provides a glimpse to the future of human-computer interaction. | Tzanetakis, Dr. George | Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science |
Social Health and Wellness | Vulnerable Global Populations in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (S) NEW | Global communities are challenged by WASH—water, sanitation and hygiene-borne hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities including a range of diseases, water scarcity, its depletion and pollution. At present, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is a global concern and a priority area in the international development sector. This talk identifies the global issues related to WASH. Various vulnerable groups, who are exposed to global WASH-borne hazards, will be explored in both global South and North including Canada. Some sustainable solutions will be discussed toward reducing these WASH-borne hazards. | Uddin, Dr. Sayed Mohammad Nazim | Postdoctoral Fellow | Department of Geography |
Cultures Around the World | The Story of an African (Women's) Farm (M S) | This talk tells the story of an inspiring farm set up during a food crisis in the early 1990s and its ongoing contributions to women's lives and their community. | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
Cultures Around the World | Food Sovereignty and Sustainability: a South African Case Study (M S) | This presentation uses two South African collaborative farms as examples of how local, small-scale agriculture can change lives and communities. | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
Cultures Around the World | Micro-managing: Household Economies in Southern Africa (M S) | This talk discusses how households in South Africa were used as case studies to examine how “the poorest of the poor” carefully manage scarce resources and diversify activities to support themselves. | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
Cultures Around the World | The Thinking Garden: A Film About a South African Women's Farm (M S) | This is an inspiring film about a South African women's cooperative farm; 35 minutes in length. [2016] | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
Cultures Around the World | Why is Africa Poor and Food-insecure (and is it)? (M S) | This presentation looks at historical and contemporary factors shaping the ongoing challenges of sub-Saharan Africa, questions standard narratives, and considers some success stories. | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
History—General | How “Race” is Made Historically (S) NEW | This presentation explores how ideas of “race” emerged and took shape historically, beginning with the trans-Atlantic slave trade in the 1600s. | Vibert, Dr. Elizabeth | Associate Professor | Department of History |
Earth and Oceans | How We Change the Land Surface and the Soils—and Why it Matters ǂ (E M S) NEW | Are you aware of how we change the Earth surface? Human activities such as agriculture, overgrazing, deforestation and building of cities, have altered more than half of the land surface worldwide in the past 150 years, causing profound soil degradation. Yet soils play an important role in global water, energy and human food production that supports all living things. By using slices, computer animations and live demonstrations, this talk will help you know more about the environment we depend on and help you better understand our role in environmental processes. The goal is to understand how each individual can make a difference. The talk can be customized according to the time available and the age and educational background of the audiences. | Wang, Ms. Pei-Ling | Graduate Student | Department of Geography |
Social Issues | The Many Faces of Racism and Why It’s So Difficult to Eradicate (M S) | This talk presents examples and research findings on different kinds of racism, including white racism, racism among racialized minorities, overt/covert racism, and racism that intersects with class, gender and other types of discrimination. This diversity makes racism complex and difficult to explain without considering the historical contexts in which it occurs. | Warburton, Dr. Rennie | Professor Emeritus | Department of Sociology |
Social Issues | Multiculturalism Policy in Canada: Has it Worked? (M S) | Multiculturalism helps Canadians better understand one another by encouraging ethnic communities to express, celebrate and preserve their distinct cultures. Dissidents maintain that multiculturalism prevents the assimilation of immigrants and other minorities and helps to perpetuate white racism by encouraging ethnic divisions. | Warburton, Dr. Rennie | Professor Emeritus | Department of Sociology |
Ethics and Philosophy | Political Correctness, Inclusivity and Freedom of Speech (M S) | This talk explores research and debates on the origins of “political correctness.” The focus is on PC as a description of measures to reform language and practices to reduce social injustice, notably discrimination by race, gender, sexual orientation, disability etc.; and as an ideological tool used by those who oppose such measures. | Warburton, Dr. Rennie | Professor Emeritus | Department of Sociology |
Social Issues | Reconciliation, Restitution and Resurgence: Indigenous Politics after the TRC Report (M S) | Drawing on the work of Indigenous scholars Taiaiake Alfred, John Borrows, Leanne Simpson and others, and non-Indigenous political theorist James Tully, this presentation considers what it would take for Indigenous Canadians to become fully fledged partners with non-Indigenous people in a more just, more democratic, decolonized Canada. | Warburton, Dr. Rennie | Professor Emeritus | Department of Sociology |
Social Issues | Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: What Happens for the Families? | Grandparents raising grandchildren is a growing phenomenon in Canada. This presentation is based on 10 years of research and community work with families who are raising the children of relatives. The complex issues for the families, the supports available and the resources needed are discussed. Surprisingly to many, there are more BC children in the care of grandparents than there are children in foster care. Often these children arrive in traumatic and unexpected ways and the impacts are complicated and touching. | Whittington, Dr. Barbara | Professor Emeritus | School of Social Work |
Law and Justice Issues | Restorative Justice in the Community: Accountability to Victims Works for All | As part of a community group, Peninsula Crossroads Community Justice, we work with situations that would normally or previously have been ignored or would have wound their way through a lengthy court process. The police and the schools refer youth and adult cases to our community group. Restorative justice brings the victim(s), those harmed, and the harm-doers together whenever possible to determine what happened and how amends can be made. The process is both powerful and productive. This presentation gives examples of situations from the police or schools that have been dealt with in this potentially transformational way, followed by a discussion. | Whittington, Dr. Barbara | Professor Emeritus | School of Social Work |
Law and Justice Issues | Harassment and Human Rights: Problem, Response and Remedy | For the last 25 years the speaker has worked nationally and internationally on campuses and communities, with organizations, groups and individuals to address the complicated issue of sexual harassment and to develop workable responses in policy and practice. There are many shades of grey in this work and it’s important that the policy responses that organizations develop don't also become part of the problem. | Whittington, Dr. Barbara | Professor Emeritus | School of Social Work |
World Affairs | Ethiopia: UVic Partnerships in Human Rights and Social Work Education | In the last 10 years UVic and Addis Ababa University have forged many creative and useful links. Educators from Ethiopia have traveled to Victoria and interned with various professors and human rights educators. UVic faculty have traveled to Ethiopia and had the opportunity to learn and teach there. Dealing with conflict in the context of culture, the development of teaching capacity and exchanging knowledge and life experience have enriched educators here and hopefully in Ethiopia. | Whittington, Dr. Barbara | Professor Emertitus | School of Social Work |
Personal Interests | Co-housing: What Is It and Is It For You? NEW | Co-housing began in Denmark and the idea has migrated to Canada with 13 cohousing communities completed, most of those in BC. This presentation looks at the phenomenon, in which a community is designed and maintained collectively using consensus decision-making with all households participating. Each household is owned privately (strata-titled) yet has the best of a village life. Some are senior-focused, while others are multigenerational, but all share a commitment to living lightly on the planet. Those who have experienced co-housing speak of its affordability and warmth. There are communities in the formation stage on the Saanich Peninsula and in Sooke, with completed cohousing villages in Sooke, Nanaimo and the Comox Valley. | Whittington, Dr. Barbara | Professor Emertitus | School of Social Work |
Animals and Plants | A Guide to the Ecology, Identification and Food Preparation of Local Seaweeds ǂ (E M S) | Seaweeds play an important role in marine ecosystems by providing food and habitat to oceanic species. But did you know they’re equally important to many land animals such as birds and bears? This talk explains how seaweeds provide much-needed nutrients to our own terrestrial environment. It also describes the health benefits of eating seaweeds, suggests some fun recipes for cooking with seaweeds, and explains how to identify our many local species. | Wickham, Ms. Sara | Graduate Student | School of Environmental Studies |
Education—General | Inspiring Creativity (S) | This session examines how every human has the capacity for creativity, and how learning to harness that capacity is worthwhile. There are easy-to-learn approaches that can help each of us live more creative lives. | Wiebe, Dr. Michelle | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Psychology | Recognizing Visual Persuasion (S) | Visuals are a powerful persuasive tool harnessed by the media to convince us to undertake specific courses of action. Learning to recognize the subtle tools of visual persuasion can help us be more aware of the messages that impact our lives. | Wiebe, Dr. Michelle | Assistant Teaching Professor | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Animals and Plants | Bones, Beaks and Teeth: A Comparative Look at Animal Skeletons (E M S) | This talk is a hands-on look at different animal skulls, including mammals and birds. It can be tailored for any age group. | Wigen, Ms. Becky | Senior Lab Instructor and Co-undergraduate Advisor | Department of Anthropology |
Work and Employment | The Good Goals Workshop: Strategies for Performing Well in Dynamic Organizational Settings | This session examines the issues associated with performance management in changing public sector environments and explores several strategies and tools you can use to manage this process for yourself and for others. | Wikkramatileke, Dr. Rhordon | Instructor and Curriculum Developer | Division of Continuing Studies |
Business and Economics | Strategic Planning | Wikkramatileke, Dr. Rhordon | Instructor and Curriculum Developer | Division of Continuing Studies | |
Business and Economics | Professional Selling | Wikkramatileke, Dr. Rhordon | Instructor and Curriculum Developer | Division of Continuing Studies | |
Science | The Search for Life in the Universe (M S) | Do aliens exist? Where might we find them? How will we recognize them? This talk presents the science of astrobiology—the scientific search for alien life. Take an astrobiological tour of our solar system and the newly discovered planets of our Milky Way galaxy in the quest for contact. | Willis, Dr. Jon | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Science | Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Big Bang but Were Afraid to Ask (M S) | How big is the universe? How old is it? What happened before the Big Bang? What exactly are we expanding into? The universe we live in is as big as anything gets, with big questions to match. That doesn't mean the answers have to be complicated though. Get straightforward answers to all of the above—plus bring some of your own! | Willis, Dr. Jon | Associate Professor | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Literature | Hugh Thomson’s Illustrations of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice ǂ (E M S) NEW | This talk showcases Hugh Thomson’s 1894 illustrations of Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice—including the iconic peacock that decorates the front cover—and discusses how they affect our reading of the novel. | Winter, Ms. Caroline | Graduate Student | Department of English |
Literature | The Origins of the Gothic ǂ (E M S) NEW | Gothic literature emerged in the late 18th century in Britain, and it remains one of Romanticism’s most enduring legacies. This talk discusses how, why and where the Gothic originated, what we mean when we talk about “the Gothic,” and how it has transformed over the centuries. It also explores reasons why the Gothic has remained such a popular genre. | Winter, Ms. Caroline | Graduate Student | Department of English |
Literature | Gothic Illustrations ǂ (E M S) NEW | How was the Gothic visualized in the 19th century? This talk uses a number of examples of illustrations of well-known Gothic works to discuss how illustrators interpreted the Gothic visually and how they affect how we interpret the text. | Winter, Ms. Caroline | Graduate Student | Department of English |
Literature | Gothic Colours ǂ (E M S) NEW | Literary critics have long recognized that the well-known Gothic writer, Ann Radcliffe, was strongly influenced by picturesque landscape paintings by artists like Salvator Rosa and Claude Lorrain. But how similar are Radcliffe’s literary landscapes to these paintings? What is the colour palette of the Gothic? This talk seeks to answer these questions through an analysis of the use of colour words in 19th-century Gothic texts. | Winter, Ms. Caroline | Graduate Student | Department of English |
Business and Economics | University Athletics, Academics and the Challenge of Congruence (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Business and Economics | West Meets East: Sport as a Lens for Enlightening, Balancing and Transcending (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Business and Economics | Sport and Economics: Exploring Research Synergy (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Work and Employment | Understanding Passion in Organizations: Using Sport as a Lens (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Business and Economics | Understanding Innovation in Organizations: Using Sport as a Lens (in English or French) (S) | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Business and Economics | Sport Analytics: Limitations and Promise (in English or French) (S) NEW | Wolfe, Dr. Richard | Adjunct Professor | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | |
Business and Economics | Twenty-five Years of Retrenchment in Employment Insurance and Social Assistance in Canada (S) NEW | Income inequality has grown in Canada, with the deterioration of our social protection system for the unemployed identified as a key factor. This talk looks at retrenchment in employment insurance and social assistance since the 1990s, the consequences, and what might be done to bring redistribution back. | Wood, Dr. Donna | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Political Science |
Science | Where Do Drugs Come From? (M S) | This talk looks at how new medicines are designed, synthesized, evaluated and brought to market. Examples will include highlights and low points from the past few decades in the pharmaceutical world, and will discuss drugs from nature, as well as synthetic creations. | Wulff, Dr. Jeremy | Assistant Professor | Department of Chemistry |
Science | Molecules That Changed History (M S) | Have you ever wondered about the connection between Nazi gunpowder and modern agriculture? Or about the close molecular relationship between the mustard gas used in WWI and the early drugs used for cancer chemotherapy? What about the historical connection between the octane rating scale on gasoline and the invention of the birth control pill? Or about the molecular reason that Manhattan belongs to the US and not to the Netherlands? This talk raises these and other examples, in an examination of history from a chemical perspective. | Wulff, Dr. Jeremy | Assistant Professor | Department of Chemistry |
Computers, Engineering and Technology | Building Robots for Use in Complex Environments (S) NEW | How do you gather information from an unsafe environment so that you can make informed decisions? This presentation uses the 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan to talk about how sophisticated robotic systems can be developed to gather visual and tactile information from complex environments where no human dares to tread. With this system, a local robot remains in a safe place, and a remote robot works in the dangerous situation. The remote robot mimics and repeats the movements of the local robot. By using this robotic system, humans can remain safe and order the remote robot to perform complicated tasks the dangerous environment. The system has potential applications in many other areas, such as robotic surgery, space exploration and industrial production. | Yang, Mr. Yuan | Graduate Student | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Cultures Around the World | Changing Organizational Culture: A Simple Model for Not a Simple Task (in English or Turkish) (M S) NEW | This 30-minute presentation describes a model developed in the 1980s in the UK for understanding organizational culture. It elaborates on how to use this model to modify organizational culture to support a common strategy. | Yazganoglu, Prof. Erdem | Sessional Instructor | School of Health Information Science |
Health Care and Medicine | How to Decide for a Medical Intervention (in English or Turkish) (M S) | Health care providers and patients need to make decisions about medical interventions. In many instances, there’s no structured approach to these decisions. This presentation highlights the difficulties with these decisions and suggests a new approach. | Yazganoglu, Prof. Erdem | Sessional Instructor | School of Health Information Science |
Health Care and Medicine | Diagnostic Errors: How They Happen (in English or Turkish) (M S) | Diagnostic errors are more prominent that other kinds of medical errors but they aren’t caught easily. This presentation discusses how they happen and what can be done to reduce them. | Yazganoglu, Prof. Erdem | Sessional Instructor | School of Health Information Science |
Health Care and Medicine | Bringing Research into Practice: Improving Outcomes for People and the Health Care System (S) NEW | Participants will learn about the collaborative knowledge translation activities that are increasing the preproduction and use of evidence in decision-making and policy-setting at Island Health. | Young, Dr. Wendy | Adjunct Professor | School of Nursing |
Science | Is There a Superhero in You? (S) | Batman, Iron Man, Batgirl and Captain America are examples of superheroes who are pitched as just human beings grounded in hard work and achievement. This talk explores the kinesiology, neuroscience and biomedical underpinnings of these classic comic book superheroes and relates them back to us regular folks while answering the question, "Is there a superhero in you?” | Zehr, Dr. E. Paul | Professor and Director | Centre for Biomedical Research |
Environment and Sustainability | Can Sport Divers Support Marine Conservation? ǂ (E M S) NEW | Rockfish are a long-lived group of fish susceptible to overfishing but whose conservation is hindered by a lack of fine-scale population data. The abundance of coastal BC recreational divers represents an untapped resource, ready to be deployed as citizen scientists. To evaluate the reliability of citizen science data, pairs of divers of varying levels of experience identified and enumerated the number of individual fish along predetermined transects. Divers also provided information about their competency. This talk reviews the results of this evaluation, which provides guidance for citizen science scuba survey programs and their use for long term monitoring of marine species of conservation concern such as rockfish. | Gorgopa, Ms. Stefania | Graduate Student | School of Environmental Studies |
Earth and Oceans | Fish Communities on BC's Artificial Reefs ǂ (M S) NEW | This talk outlines research using remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) to conduct fish and habitat surveys along the south coast of BC. Since 1991, the Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia has created eight artificial reefs from repurposed human waste (seven ships and one Boeing 737 plane). These structures serve as "protection and enhancement of sensitive marine habitats", while providing recreational SCUBA attractions in BC waters. The research highlighted in this talk assesses the effectiveness of these reefs in promoting population recoveries of local marine life. For university-level audiences, the researcher can go more in depth on the methodology and statistical analyses, while for the general public, she can speak broadly about fish communities on the reefs. The presentation comes with photos and underwater video samples, so get ready to explore some shipwrecks! | Bulger, Ms. Desiree | Graduate Student | School of Environmental Studies |
Health Care and Medicine | Detecting Dementia Early: What do we know? ǂ (E M S) NEW | This talk summarizes the current research on non-invasive early detection methods for dementia. | Knight, Ms. Jamie | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Psychology | The Development of Memory ǂ (E M S) NEW | This presentation covers how memory works and develops through life, from birth to what happens to memory as we age. Basic information such as anatomy of memory are covered, theories surrounding memory development, as well as memory loss and decline in late life. | Knight, Ms. Jamie | Graduate Student | Department of Psychology |
Earth and Oceans | Changes in the Condition of Herring in BC ǂ (E M S) NEW | Herring are forage fish, meaning they mainly prey on small zooplankton. Forage fish then become extremely important prey for larger fish such as salmon, as well as seals, whales and seabirds. This talk discusses food webs in the Strait of Georgia and the effects of environmental changes on the ecosystem. Another aspect of the presenter’s work looks at ways that scientists test the condition of fish, and how different tests can reveal different answers. This talk can be adapted into a more general talk aimed at all ages about how biologists come up with a research question and go looking for the answer. | Pascoe, Ms. Emma | Graduate Student | School of Earth and Ocean Sciences |
Education—General | How Open Educational Practices are Being Enacted in Formal Higher Education ǂ (S) NEW | This talk looks at the experiences of educators designing and practising open educational approaches to teaching and learning enabled by emerging technologies. The presenter can speak broadly on issues of educational technology in education, open education, educational blogging and e-portfolios, creating on the web with WordPress, mobile learning, video in education, and synchronous remote learning (via skype, zoom, BlueJeans). | Paskevicius, Mr. Michael | Graduate Student | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
Fitness, Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles | Adventurous Aging by Bicycle ǂ NEW | Loss of mobility in the elderly often can lead to social isolation, loneliness and depression. This presentation introduces Cycling Without Age, a new service in Victoria that offers free bicycle rides reconnecting seniors with nature and their community. Cycling encourages storytelling, supports intergenerational relationships between volunteers and seniors, and gives seniors the right to “wind in their hair. | Sage, Mr. Carson | Graduate Student | Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education |
Earth and Oceans | How We Know a Giant Earthquake is on its Way and What it Will Look Like ǂ (E M S) NEW | Victoria residents frequently hear warnings that a big earthquake could hit this region anytime. How do we know we’re due for a big earthquake? How do we know it will be a big one? This talk reviews stories of earthquakes that occurred before the first European settlers arrived. By using photos, computer animations and live demonstrations, you’ll learn where the earthquakes come from, what causes them; what they and associated hazards look like; and how can we respond. The goal is to better understand the hazards so we can have less anxiety about the uncertainties and be better prepared. This talk can be customized according to the time available and the age and educational background of the audiences. | Wang, Ms. Pei-Ling | Graduate Student | Department of Geography |