Giving stories
Lisa Surridge
Lisa Surridge gave to honour former Dean Andrew Rippin. “Philanthropy to me is a way of reaching out beyond myself and my family to a wider world,” says Dr. Lisa Surridge, associate dean of academic in the Faculty of Humanities.
David and April Katz
David and April set up the Zena and Chaim Katz Family Endowment to support students attending the I-witness Field School Project in honour of David's parents who were Holocaust survivors.
Jesse Short-Gershman
A scholarship in honour of Jesse is now assisting other students with a passion for math and computer science reach their goals.
Dave Dunnet
After decades of inspiring young musicians in the classroom, retired UVic instructor and local music legend Dave Dunnet is cultivating a passion for music education through a new scholarship.
George and Christiane Smyth
The Smyth's generously fund an artist-in-residence in the Indigenous Summer Institute.
Chroma Quartet
A bequest from Claire Fisher is funding a one of a kind masters program for a string quartet.
Gary Geddes
Author Gary Geddes found the perfect way to honour his friends Joan Morris and Nancy Turner through donating the royalties from his book.
Leena Yousefi
Law graduate Leena believes success encompasses much more than academic performance. She set up the "Best Lawyering Award".
Cynthia Johnston
After a successful career, economics alumna Cynthia Johnston wanted to optimize her retirement by making a difference.
Alumni giving
The university's 50th anniversary was an opportunity for alumni to support future students. And they did!
The Stephens Family
The Stephens family believe in leaving the earth better than they found it.
Emil and Lynette Hain
Lynette was a true Francophile, and the absolute love of Emil's life.
Victoria Pride Society
The Society has put aside money for ten years to create a fund for students.
Stella Higgins
"Keep the flame burning" - Stella was a pioneer of the Torch newspaper and is a long-time supporter of UVic.
Jeffrey Rubinoff
The belief in “art as a source of knowledge” was the wellspring of Jeffrey’s philanthropic partnership with UVic.
Counselling Foundation of Canada
Funding from the Counselling Foundation of Canada allows the ICCP program to incorporate activities that reflect Indigenous values.
Lisa Helps
Lisa says her gift to a new scholarship fund is a gesture of paying back what she received as a UVic history student.
Coast Capital Savings
Through its innovative Youth Leaders Council program, the community-minded credit union helps young people like James attain meaningful employment.
Greig Cosier
Over decades working in UVic’s Cunningham building, Greig made a point of befriending students studying late at night. Those interactions sparked his decision to start giving back to UVic in some novel ways.
Legacy giving donors
Read the story behind the gifts from some of our legacy giving donors.