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Convocation

Biomedical engineer thrives on changing technology

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Brianna Carrels will graduate from UVic's biomedical engineering program and was involved in the inception of a medical device start-up while also working part time for another med-tech company.

Learning comes full circle for counsellor

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Scott Kouri walks the convocation stage for the third time in 10 years in November 2019 and odds are he will embrace his grand finish as he would a new beginning.

Grassroots movements shift approach to recycling

Dare Sholanke, a recent geography master’s grad, studied Vancouver’s waste governance system, examining binners' (informal recyclers) and the role of grassroots organizations in municipal waste management.

A passion for learning, curating and decolonizing

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While a passion for Indigenous arts has been driving Melissa Granley’s studies in the art history and visual studies department, it was their connection with the natural world that initially attracted her to UVic.

Advocate, entrepreneur honoured

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Two outstanding individuals–an exceptional human rights advocate and a renowned technology entrepreneur–will be recognized with UVic’s highest academic honour at fall convocation ceremonies. A total of 1,460 degrees, diplomas and certificates will be awarded this fall.

Day in the life: Karla Stout

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When it comes to dressing for success, Karla Stout knows how to get it right. As the head of wardrobe for the Department of Theatre and a volunteer rober since 1994, Stout has ensured thousands of graduating students look their best when they cross the stage at convocation. Beyond draping hoods, adjusting tassels and soothing jangled nerves, Stout has also helped a variety of UVic presidents and chancellors look tip-top for the big day.

UVic celebrates spring Convocation

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The University of Victoria's spring Convocation ceremonies take place June 10 to 14, 2019, with 3,777 receiving degrees, diplomas and certificates. Six honorary degrees will also be awarded.

Econ grad hired by top global consulting firm

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Honours economics grad Maxwell Nicholson is a prestigious 3M National Student Fellowship award winner, who graduated and right away began a new position with Kinsey & Company, a global management consultant firm.

Spring 2019 Convocation

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Thousands of UVic students and their families and friends gathered on campus this June to celebrate the achievement of an academic milestone. During Spring Convocation from June 10–14, ceremonies were held to confer 3,777 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Congratulations, grads!

Grad's mapping tool on track to fight forest fires

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Co-op work term leads to a new tool for teams of parachute-based firefighters When UVic geography grad Patrick Robinson parachutes into BC’s remote backcountry to fight forest fires in the summer, he’ll be packing a valuable piece …

Healing through language

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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.

New teacher fosters inclusive education

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For Dominique Rochefort, a citizen of the Métis Nation, the journey to become an empowered teacher was mined with self-doubts and life challenges. Rochefort graduates with a UVic BEd in elementary teacher education—and will receive a Maxwell Cameron award from the BC Teachers’ Federation for the outstanding quality of her practice teaching, her top GPA and engagement in social justice.

Learning the history of the world's oceans

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Cultural perspectives on ocean science stand out for new doctoral grad.

Honing the craft of storytelling

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PhD graduate Samantha MacFarlane defended her Humanities dissertation on the same day that she won a prestigious award for designing a digital exhibit about Johnny Cash. She achieved it all, combining a love of storytelling with an enriching library work experience––in time for her June graduation.

Making artisanal mining safer and more sustainable

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Graduates Keri Graumann and Dheeraj Alamchandani are using the tools and techniques of engineering as a way to advance social justice and global sustainability in artisanal mining.

Spring 2019 UVic honorary degrees

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The University of Victoria’s spring Convocation ceremonies take place June 10 to 14, 2019. Honorary degrees will be awarded to six outstanding individuals: STOLȻEȽ John Elliott; Simon Asher Levin; Joe Gallagher, k̓ʷunəmɛn; Neil Gold; Andy Lamb; Sti'tum'at Ruby Peter.

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