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Convocation

Some careers start with a simple conversation

The Ring

2022 Graduate Meg McPherson recounts how a high school trade fair inspired her BEng in electrical engineering and a wealth of international volunteer experience.

UVic fetes 2022 grads

Media release

More graduates will cross the stage at the Farquhar Auditorium with UVic spring convocation ceremonies that include an extra week to celebrate alumni who graduated in 2020 when large gatherings were not allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Performing the dance of leadership

The Ring

Classically trained dancer turns her attention to mastering the art of leadership on and off-campus, earning her a 3M Canada national student fellowship.

Breakthrough in dementia

The Ring

Early detection of cognitive decline and dementia is a passionate occupation for Yoneda, and a primary focus in her PhD work at UVic.

First class of grads from Indigenous law program

The Ring

Four years ago, UVic launched the world’s first law degree to combine the study of Indigenous and non-Indigenous laws, breaking new ground for legal education in Canada. During convocation ceremonies this June, this memorable first cohort of 23 graduates will cross the stage to receive their degrees.

The confusion of colonial ceremonies

The Torch

Acclaimed writer and recent UVic grad Kim Senklip Harvey recalls her life to date in ceremonies—and lineups, many lineups.

UVic helps UBC grads after floods affect regalia

Grads at UBC's fall convocation ceremonies will wear 600 gowns borrowed from the University of Victoria, as part of a collaborative effort across multiple BC universities to provide ceremonial caps and gowns after the disruptive BC storm.

2021 UVic honorary doctorates

Media release

Two socially conscious business owners and an award-winning history scholar are the recipients of UVic honorary doctorates awarded during the fall 2021 convocation ceremonies.

Found in translation

The Ring

Graduating with a master’s degree in French and teaching for Alliance Française, an international organization that promotes French language and culture, Olga Ziminova is contemplative about the unlikely path that has led her to success.

Construction projects drive engineering grad

The Ring

Growing up, Liam Sprangers spent long hours building tree houses out of scrap lumber, erecting makeshift bike ramps and designing bridges to span nearby creeks. Sprangers says he was drawn to study civil engineering by the prospect of being able to work in the construction industry.

Screenwriting grad aims for the stars

The Ring

Writing grad Paula Raimondi Cantú's five-year journey to her undergrad degree carried her through several co-op and work study positions—building skills and supporting her quest to hone the craft she hopes will be her life’s work: screenwriting.

From coffee to career

The Ring

Paige Cey, who graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Commerce, earned recognition by BC Business magazine for a podcast she created for female entrepreneurs and professionals.

Policy transcends partisan power

The Ring

During his three years of employment with BC’s Legislative Assembly, Matthew Creswick, who graduates from UVic this November with a Master’s in Public Administration, has made a surprising contribution to our understanding about how democracy works in BC.

PhD grad collaborates with Indigenous youth

The Ring

Social dimensions of health PhD grad, Andrea Mellor, was drawn to an interdisciplinary program knowing there was a missing link between her work as a hydrogeologist and the health-related issues occurring in Indigenous communities.

Lessons in life & music

The Ring

School of Music graduate Baylie Adams found inspiration, discipline & social change through her studies.

Writing for change

The Ring

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

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