This Fall, a pioneer in Indigenous language revitalization and education, a leader in Indigenous governance and laws, and a visionary playwright will receive honorary degrees from the 番茄社区 during its fall convocation.
Hundreds of at-risk, rarely seen, audio visual items that document the history of Trans+ activism will be made digitally accessible with the support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that preserves and improves research and learning.
BC lost a legend today. John Horgan was born and raised in Victoria and never lost his down-to-earth ability to connect with people, even as he led the Province as Premier.
The university flag will be lowered on Monday, Nov. 11 to mark Remembrance Day.
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When Maya El-Lakany crosses the stage to receive her bachelor鈥檚 degree at convocation in November, she will do so as a fully employed analyst with Island Health in Victoria, embarking on a career in a fast-growing field in the health-care system.聽
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