Important Notification: We expect that a separate account for United Way donations will be available soon, as in previous years. Meantime, we thank you for your patience.

Dear UVic Retirees

Peter Keller here, your new UVRA liaison to the UVic United Way Campaign.

Having retired from UVic in 2016, and from academic work in 2024, Eileen and I find ourselves back in Victoria and reengaging with the community. It is both heartening and soul destroying to see the many changes around us. There is so much beauty and progress.  But it is also hard to fathom the needs and struggles we hear about and see around us.  There are so many less lucky and privileged in their journey through life.

Collectively we, the retirees from UVic, can help make a difference, helping to create brighter futures for children and youth, supporting seniors, and strengthening families across our region. Back in 2009/10 it was an honor to co-chair the UVic United Way Campaign with Nikki McDonald.  The UVic community raised $ 300,000.  This year the UVic goal is a humble $ 180,000.  Can we start the path to bring UVic back to, and then exceed what was given 15 years ago? 

You can make a difference by making a one-time donation and of course we’d love to see you at fun community building events, including the Plasma Car Race on Thursday, Feb. 12 or the Pub Quiz on Thursday, March 19. 

I often forget to follow up on the best of intentions because other things get in the way. If you find the same, why not make a donation right now?

Even a small contribution from you will make a big difference.

Thank you

              Peter

Peter Keller

Emeritus Professor of Geography, University of Victoria

UVRA Liason to the UVic United Way Campaign

pkeller@uvic.ca