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Humanities Literacy Week

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Humanities Literacy Week kicks off Feb. 8, with events that showcase the strength and creativity of humanities research at UVic, and shine a spotlight on issues of race, power and state violence.

The hidden burdens of healthcare workers

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New UVic research led by UVic masters student Marisa Harrington and her supervisor Lynneth Stuart-Hill, is studying the physiological impacts of stress on Victoria-area hospital nurses.

Top newsmakers of 2020

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2020 was like no other—and the UVic community kept doing what we do best. Here are just a few of the many stories that helped shape a year of news.

Art exhibition interrupted by COVID-19

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UVic’s art galleries closed due to COVID, including on an exhibition of dazzling textile art. Legacy is open again, providing safe and welcoming opportunities to engage one’s artistic curiosity.

Role-playing brings history into 21st century

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Using a combination of web platforms and technologies like Slack, Zoom and Brightspace to organize and communicate, students in Rachel Hope Cleves' "History to 1750 through Role Play" course use historically-based characters and original source materials to help inform vital—but virtual—decisions like whether or not to quarantine from the plague.

Drawing youth voices into community activism

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Professional muralist, activist, and soon-to-be secondary school teacher Kay Gallivan is graduating from UVic this Fall ready to bring more public art into the school system.

Cultivating BIPOC community on campus

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Amy Tang, who graduated with her PhD in English this month, is now well-recognized as a researcher, visual artist and community organizer.

Answering the matriarchal call to lead

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Ashley Charleson, a member of the shíshálh Nation near Sechelt, BC, prefers to learn online and says UVic’s Indigenous Community Development and Governance program was her ideal starting point.

Writing grad explores words & life

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Despite having just completed their writing degree, Kai Conradi’s poetry and short-stories have already been published in multiple outlets and been nominated for national literary prizes.

Gold rush curator sharpens her skills

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With nearly half-a-million archival objects in her collection, Barkerville Historic Town curator Mandy Kilsby balances her daily tasks with the need for professional development.

REACH Awards

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The REACH Awards celebrate UVic scholars for their extraordinary contributions in research and teaching.

Finding a niche in digital marketing

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When Megan Wilson, graduating student from UVic’s Gustavson School of Business, began to imagine starting her own business, the world looked a bit different than it does today. However, her offering—digital marketing for start-ups—is more relevant today than ever.

Student support in a time of uncertainty

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In this spring’s whirlwind of COVID-19 responses, the Student Services team at Continuing Studies went to extraordinary lengths to make sure more than 300 international students remained informed and well-supported.

A glance back as Cassels presidency winds down

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Cassels will end his term as president in November, when incoming president Kevin Hall takes the helm. It’s a time of reflection for Cassels, who has taught and worked at UVic for almost 40 years in roles ranging from law professor to Vice President Academic and Provost, and on up to president.

SWC offers students one-stop support

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UVic’s Health, Counselling and Multifaith teams have come together to provide students with an integrated, holistic approach to their wellness needs with the new Student Wellness Centre.

Orange Shirt Day 2020 at UVic

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Orange Shirt Day at UVic goes virtual this year, featuring a conversation between UVic Chancellor Shelagh Rogers and Phyllis Webstad, whose story sparked the drive to recognize Orange Shirt Day.

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