The Ring

The Ring is the University of Victoria’s community newspaper. Its purpose is:

• to advance the mission and objectives of the university as articulated in the strategic plan
• to inform members of the campus community about news and events of interest to them and
• to help build a sense of community among faculty, staff and students at UVic.

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Latest stories

Couple's legacy gift to life sciences

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Alumni and former faculty Will and Claire Cupples made a $2 million pledge to support research in life sciences .

Family roots support grad success

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For graduating student Kailee Hibbert, a curiosity about identity, feminism and race led her to study sociology and gender studies at UVic.

Asking new questions and building new friendships

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When aliens appeared over Montana in the 2016 blockbuster film Arrival, Caroline Allen—a linguistics undergraduate at the University of Montana at the time—was thrilled. Only a linguist could save the day? Great fiction.

Surpassing her hopes and dreams

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In November, Adrienne Carlson will receive a Master of Social Work at UVic’s fall convocation — far exceeding her own childhood expectations.

Broadway veteran directs Spring Awakening

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Veteran performer Michelle Rios, whose impressive credits on and off Broadway include a number of Tony Award-nominated productions, is directing the Phoenix Theatre mainstage production Spring Awakening, the coming-of-age high-school rock musical that swept the Tony, Grammy and Drama Desk awards back when it debuted in 2006. 

Connecting language, land and education

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STOLȻEȽOT Adelaide “Addie” Elliot is graduating with a certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization, a partnership program between UVic’s Department of Indigenous Education and the W̱SÁNEĆ school board.

On track for discovery

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Matthew Thibodeau will be crossing the Farquhar Auditorium stage this November to receive his Bachelor of Science degree—and if he maintains the pace he set for himself at UVic, you might see him sprint across. During his undergraduate studies, Thibodeau ran on the Vikes track team, did several co-op terms in Heather Buckley’s lab, won UVic’s 2022 Honours Fest competition, earned co-authorship on four research papers, and is first author on a research paper due to be published soon.

UVic releases campus-wide sustainability plan

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UVic’s new Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 2030 (CSAP) is the first sustainability plan to reach every corner of campus. This is a plan that moves beyond established sustainability units and initiatives to involve students, staff, faculty and units across campus, including research, operations and the wider UVic and Vancouver Island communities.

New look for UVic diplomas

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For the first time in 27 years, University of Victoria parchments—or the diplomas issued to its graduates—will have a new look. Students graduating this Fall will be the first class to receive the new design.

App design for the rest of us

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An introductory course in web and mobile app design is expanding the ways that UVic students can reach and help others. The popular course is aimed at non-specialists, who learn to design and develop their very own web-based apps.

United Way launches 2022-2023 campaign

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UVic’s campaign to support United Way Southern Vancouver Island (SVI) launches this month. UVic campus community is invited to give generously through payroll deduction and by attending various initiatives and events throughout the year

Field school unearths passion for discovery

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A six-week immersive field school at an ancient site in the Greek village of Arma provides ample hands-on experience while studying abroad.

UVic ranks third in campus sustainability planning

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UVic has been recognized, once again, as a top performer by the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, with a 100% score and a gold star rating. UVic tied for third place in the coordination and planning category, with five other top-performing Canadian universities and several international institutions.

Taapwaywin, truth before reconciliation

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Taapwaywin is a new series hosted by Ry Moran on truth before reconciliation and it harnesses the power of podcasting as an important and vital way of sharing knowledge beyond classrooms and campus.

UVic’s research chair in Indigenous mental health

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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.

Righting a historical wrong

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UVic’s Landscapes of Injustice project documented historical wrongdoings and supported community efforts to build Esquimalt’s new pavilion.