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Petch (PCH, #155)

The Petch Building (PCH) contains the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Centre for Biomedical Research and the Science Store.

Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ report for PCH.

Map

Emergency information

Building emergency assembly point map
353KB PDF file

The map above shows your building’s designated assembly point(s) in the event of an evacuation. These maps are designed for print and may not be fully accessible online. If you need help locating your assembly points, contact the emergency planner. 

Learn more about evacuations, emergency procedures and personal preparedness on the Emergency Planning website.

History

Howard E. Petch (1925-2018) was a president of the University of Victoria (UVic) from 1975 to 1990. During his tenure, UVic launched its Co-operative Education Program and The Torch alumni magazine. Petch received the Order of British Columbia in 1990. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

The Petch Fountain is also named in his honour.