Health
Healing through language
Active living and special needs education
Co-op exchange combines technology and well-being
Two health scholars join national academy
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Margaret Erasmus, of Yellowknives Dene First Nation, conducted her master's research on the mental and physical health benefits of learning one’s language as an
adult.
When Paige Quinn first moved to Vancouver Island to start her undergraduate degree, she intended on becoming an elementary school teacher. She had always loved working with
children and grew up with a mother who taught grade one. But taking one of UVic's Exercise Science, Physical Health and Education classes hooked her on the program. She graduates this
month.
A unique exchange that connects UVic with Thomas More University of Applied Sciences in Belgium is helping students develop solutions for people with diverse
abilities.
Exercise psychologist Ryan Rhodes and palliative care researcher Kelli Stajduhar have been elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS), considered the highest honour
for a Canadian health scholar.