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Area	Topic	Description	Presenter	Role	Department
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
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