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Indigenous fashion exhibit

The Ring

A new exhibit at Legacy Downtown showcases high fashion designs by contemporary Gitxsan couturier Sug-ii-t Lukxs (Yolonda Skelton) and is curated by Carolyn Butler-Palmer, UVic’s Legacy Chair in Modern and Contemporary Arts of the Pacific Northwest.

Getting the full flavour of international business

The Ring

Avasta Farboud founded his produce import company in one entrepreneurial co-op work term, and completed an accounting co-op at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) the next

Oceanography propels grad around the globe

The Ring

Schulich scholar and honours earth and ocean sciences graduate Wylee Fitz-Gerald has spent the last four years following a passion for oceanography.

Nourishing community, feeding change

The Ring

By bringing the first Meal Exchange chapter to UVic, Jessica Schellenberg truly gave back to her student community during her four years studying environmental and social justice.

Biomedical engineer thrives on changing technology

The Ring

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

The Ring

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.

Field hockey team crowned national champions

The Vikes women's field hockey team were crowned U Sportsnational champions on home turf.

$1.6M donation from Bishop estate

The Ring

The late Roger J. Bishop, the first head of the University of Victoria’s Department of English who was also known as the "father of UVic Special Collections," has left a lasting legacy as both an educator and philanthropist.

Legacy of the late Roger J. Bishop

Media release

The legacy of the late Roger J. Bishop, a founding member of UVic’s Department of English who supported the establishment of the theatre department and played a major role in building the university’s rare book holdings, continues through a generous estate donation.

A passion for learning, curating and decolonizing

The Ring

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

Media release

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.

BC needs huge power supply boost to electrify transport industry

Vancouver Sun

BC needs huge power supply boost to electrify transport industry

New mental health initiative launches

The Ring

A new mental health initiative will build an even more compassionate and supportive community at UVic where students can find the help they need. Inspired by the Stanford Resilience Project, UVic Bounce seeks to normalize and de-stigmatize the challenges that students experience at university.

Renewables the path to 100% electric BC

Media release

If all vehicles in British Columbia by 2055 were powered by electricity instead of liquid fuels, BC would need to more than double its electricity generation capacity to meet the total forecast energy demand—and the move could prove surprisingly cost-effective thanks to solar and wind options.

Day in the life: Karla Stout

The Ring

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.

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Indigenous fashion exhibit

Getting the full flavour of international business

Oceanography propels grad around the globe

Nourishing community, feeding change

Biomedical engineer thrives on changing technology

Learning comes full circle for counsellor

Grassroots movements shift approach to recycling

Field hockey team crowned national champions

$1.6M donation from Bishop estate

Legacy of the late Roger J. Bishop

A passion for learning, curating and decolonizing

Advocate, entrepreneur honoured

BC needs huge power supply boost to electrify transport industry

New mental health initiative launches

Renewables the path to 100% electric BC

Day in the life: Karla Stout