Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday is the world’s largest fundraising movement, Giving Tuesday, which is on Dec. 3 this year. According to CanadaHelps’ The Giving Report, 30% of all donations made annually happen in December, making that the largest month of giving.
The University of Victoria is set to advance the Canadian climate policy modelling ecosystem with the launch of the Open Insights project today, supported by a gift of $2.5 million from Clean Prosperity Foundation.
The Tour de Cure fundraiser for cancer research has been a focus for Kara White and me for several years. Back in 2016 (when it was known as the Ride to Conquer Cancer) I had the opportunity to participate in the two-day, 200-km ride for the first time.
Whether it’s amplifying voices, empowering communities through technology or reconnecting cultural traditions and plant-based knowledge, three UVic alumni are at the forefront of creating positive change for Indigenous people. They are all among the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards, announced today.
From the far reaches of outer space to the intersection of Indigenous science and self-care, the recipients of the 2023 University of Victoria Distinguished Alumni Awards span the globe and beyond.
Lindsday Delaronde is looking to make a difference by broadening community engagement in the arts as the latest Audain Professor in Contemporary Art Practice of the Pacific Northwest.
Lewis has been part of the explosive growth of mathematical biology. As the new chair he is well-positioned to strengthen the field at UVic, while his research continues to have extensive impacts around the world.
An unexpected and substantial legacy gift from the estate of renowned Calgarian and philanthropist Margaret (Marmie) Hess is supporting graduate and post-doctoral researchers at the University of Victoria across the sciences. The gift created a $2 million endowment to fund two graduate student awards, with the remaining $500,000 funding research grants for post-doctoral fellows.
New Indigenous law workshops and educational offerings, in-person and in-community as well as online, articling positions for Indigenous law students, an immersive model of community-based Indigenous legal education and so much more will be made possible by major, multi-year funding from the Law Foundation of British Columbia.
Alumni and former faculty Will and Claire Cupples made a $2 million pledge to support research in life sciences .
With a Sept. 22 naming ceremony, the inaugural position of Chief Mungo Martin Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health is held by Emily Haigh, with funding by a $1.5M gift from Bruce McKean.
UVic is grateful to the family of Chief Mungo Martin for the honour of the title of the research chair in Indigenous mental health. The naming ceremony was held Sept. 22 at Mungo Martin House.
Staff in Alumni and Development were recently recognized as leaders in university advancement by CASE and CCAE for several innovative, creative and inspiring projects.
Ottawa Community Foundation funds new technology for UVic's Psychology Clinic, which trains the next generation of Psychologists and provides services to local adults and children.
Amid society’s growing focus on mental health, one donor is asking what else she can do to improve student health and wellness.
James Matthew Besa, a fourth-year cis male nursing student of colour, receives the Margaret A. Evans scholarship and is recognized for his hard work and unusually positive outlook on life.
