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Congratulations to University of Victoria Phoenix Theatre alumna Carleigh Baker on winning the Vancouver Book Award for her story collection "Bad Endings"! She's also in the running for the $50K Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize. http://ow.ly/KcxJ30fWtBO
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Inspiring to hear that University of Victoria, School of Music professor Ajtony Csaba will be performing a new music piano concert with live electronics & visuals for the Ambassador of Hungary in Ottawa on Oct 17. Among the program is work by both Csaba and Music professor Dániel Péter Biró.
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Excited for University of Victoria, Visual Arts professor emeritus Sandra Meigs—her new solo exhibit "Room for Mystics" opens Oct 18 at the Art Gallery of Ontario, with participation by University of Victoria, School of Music director Christopher Butterfield. https://www.ago.net/sandra-meigs-room-for-mystics-with-christopher-butterfield
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Are you an Indigenous student interested in career and co-op opportunities? On October 17, come network with employers and practice your interview skills! When: Tuesday, October 17 (Career Panel and Networking Session from 11:30 – 1, Mock Interview Clinic from 1:30 to 3) Where: First Peoples House – Ceremonial Hall Where to go: Stop by our booths in the Bob Wright Centre lobby or Clearihue Building lobby (near the computer labs) Learn more at uvic.ca/coopandcareer/indigevent.
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Fran Backhouse @UVicWriting talks beavers @PeninsulaNews for Oct 20 lit-fest fundraiser https://t.co/bRTlTgZe4n @franbwrites #uvic #yyjarts
Congrats to @UVicPhoenix alum @CarleighBaker on winning Vancouver Book Award! https://t.co/cJAdRQSEi5 #uvic… https://t.co/BCN9Qfla3S
Winnipeg to Kamloops on foot w/2 kids & pregnant? See Lady Overlander @UVicPhoenix: https://t.co/2v4rOZQ41H… https://t.co/7RqOzAeEJo
RT @uvicMusic: "Music of the unknown moment, right now" w/ @paddyjoeboyle & friends, Sun, Oct. 22. https://t.co/YxQe1Bqh6L #uvic… https://t.co/rD0djVwUPU
Woo! Polaris Prize-winner Tanya Tagaq is at #UVic today for 2 workshops @uvicMusic: https://t.co/J2DClxwGSe @MyUVic… https://t.co/HGm3XLmoIz
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