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Writing for change

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Indigenous writing student Jenessa Joy Klukas graduates with confidence, a BFA and a new position as a reporter with IndigiNews.

An undying interest in vampires

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Humanities professor Peter Golz uses his decades of study and teaching about vampire myths to cast some proverbial sunlight on our own fears and fascinations.

Lipson lecture returns with Jill Heinerth

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Jill Heinerth has blazed a trail into the planet exploring lava tubes beneath the ocean floor, submerged caves inside icebergs, and the deepest recesses of the world’s oceans. This Fall, Heinerth travels to Victoria to speak at the 2021 Lipson Lecture.

New and returning deans

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UVic welcomed several new deans in 2021, in human and social development, social sciences, engineering and computer science, graduate studies, and humanities—as well as an acting dean in law. Dean searches are currently underway in fine arts, education, and business, with new leadership expected in 2022.

New climate journalism professorship

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The new Wayne Crookes Professor in Environmental and Climate Journalism in the Department of Writing, Sean Holman hopes to bring a more human dimension to the climate crisis.

Art exhibitions at UVic

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The UVic Legacy Art Gallery Downtown operates as a lively and engaging centre for art that is easily accessible to the community. Legacy will feature several free and open to the public art exhibitions this fall.

Geography students explore topics in housing

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Why are people houseless? What are the myths surrounding the unhoused population in Victoria? UVic geography students tackled these questions during a community-based research project.

Broad Street hotel project approved

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A Chard Development hotel proposal featuring the historic Duck’s Building on properties to be leased from UVic Properties is proceeding after approval from Victoria City council.

Welcome to the territory and installation ceremony

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Following Coast Salish protocol, Dr. Kevin Hall formally requested permission to work on the territory prior to being installed as UVic’s eighth president and vice-chancellor at a ceremony hosted by Chancellor Shelagh Rogers and the Office of Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement.

Indigenous business development work awarded

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This September, all eyes were on UVic business grad and instructor Cory Stephens as the newest recipient of the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations, presented by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and CIBC.

Making textbooks free

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COVID-era teaching adaptations also accelerated the creation of affordable open education resources (OER) for teaching. UVic Libraries is spearheading the movement by offering publishing assistance and start-up grants to faculty members.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2021

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This year’s Orange Shirt Day programming at UVic will take place from September 27-29. The recent discovery of hundreds of unreported graves at former residential schools has made this year’s activities even more meaningful and significant.

Olympic recap: UVic athletes excel in Tokyo

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Despite an extended training block littered with obstacles leading up to Tokyo 2021, UVic Vikes-connected athletes and alumni kept going, and significantly contributed to Team Canada's success on the world stage.

New UVic Impact Chairs

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UVic welcomes two inaugural UVic Impact Chairs—Amanda Bates (biology) and Heather Castleden (School of Public Administration)—to five-year research positions.

Royal Society of Canada 2021

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Eight UVic researchers in the fields of science, social sciences, engineering, and humanities have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s highest academic honour.

2021 UVic Schulich Leaders

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Two standout students will join the University of Victoria community this fall as recipients of the prestigious national Schulich Leader Scholarship.

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Writing for change

An undying interest in vampires

Lipson lecture returns with Jill Heinerth

New and returning deans

New climate journalism professorship

Art exhibitions at UVic

Geography students explore topics in housing

Broad Street hotel project approved

Welcome to the territory and installation ceremony

Indigenous business development work awarded

Making textbooks free

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2021

Olympic recap: UVic athletes excel in Tokyo

New UVic Impact Chairs

Royal Society of Canada 2021

2021 UVic Schulich Leaders