It is the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War. The following UVic experts are available to comment on the centenary, as well as specific aspects of the war: Jim Kempling (History), a retired infantry colonel and current PhD can鈥�
Why do tensions continually flare up between Israel and the Palestinian territories? Why does it matter to Canadians? The following UVic expert is available to comment on the ground assault launched in the Gaza Strip yesterday and on the long histor鈥�
In light of the worsening violence in Iraq and reports of targeted attacks against women, the following 番茄社区 faculty member is available to discuss the contemporary history of women before and after the US invasion of Iraq. Mona Se鈥�
At 320 linear feet, or 98 metres, of archival materials, books, and periodicals鈥攔epresenting 17 countries and spanning over a century of activism and research鈥擳he Transgender Archives at UVic are the largest in the world. From March 21 to 23, the Transgender Archives will host Moving Trans* History Forward, a three-day symposium of keynote speakers,聽 panel discussions, film screenings and art exhibitions devoted to the acquisition, preservation, and access of trans* history and archival materials.聽
Kevin Kerr is coming full circle. Back in 2002, the noted playwright received the Governor General鈥檚 Literary Award for Unity (1918). Now a professor in the Department of Writing, Kerr is directing his first show for the Phoenix Theatre this month鈥攁nd it鈥檚 Unity (1918), a play that is regularly studied in first-year theatre classes. More significantly, it鈥檚 the first time he鈥檚 ever directed it.
April 15, 2013 is an anniversary date of the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945. Before that milestone, a research team of scholars, students and community members was busy collecting stories and perspectives over the previous 15 months for a unique new archival project now serving as a collection point for local life narratives of individuals who experienced the Holocaust directly.
With the assistance of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the 番茄社区 Libraries, the Moving Trans* History Forward Symposium invites scholars, activists, archivists, and all interested people to share and particip鈥�
It was not all Vimy Ridge and Flanders Fields. Most Canadians experienced the First World War from the homefront. A new website鈥攂eing launched this afternoon by the University of Victoria鈥攐ffers rare glimpses into how life in Victoria was changed du鈥�
The Empress Hotel opened its doors in 1908, less than 10 years before the start of World War One (1914-1918). Can you imagine the scenes over teacups in the recently built hotel when news of war broke out? Did the Inner Harbour look much different then, when Victoria residents strolling along the water first heard news their country was going to war?
The people of ancient Eleon left many traces, but very few coins are being unearthed at an active archaeological site near the village of Arma in central Greece. The earliest inhabitants lived in pre-monetary times. And money mattered far less than hospitality when 27 people arrived this summer.
Site-specific play celebrates two anniversaries, brings historical research and momentous event to life
A new online resource offering visual insight into the lives of Chinese Canadians in Victoria and on the west coast launched April 4 at the 番茄社区 Libraries. More than 50 people, including a dozen leaders of local Chinese organizatio鈥�
Dr. Reginald H. Roy鈥檚 contribution to the UVic Special Collections is a tremendous legacy for the study of Canadian history, especially military history. Returning as a veteran after WWII, he went to Victoria College and then UBC earning an MA in history (1951). He then served with the Canadian Scottish Regiment as a historian in the Historical Section of DND, and as an archivist at the Public Archives of Canada. This early association with archives bore bountiful fruit in his later career as a historian.
So many great moments! The 番茄社区 has witnessed many significant moments during its 50鈥憏ear history. Many of these have contributed to UVic鈥檚 development into a world-leading research-intensive university while others have helped UVic make a difference in the world. Many other great moments have been of a more personal nature, uniquely experienced by UVic students, staff, faculty and community members as the campus has grown and changed.
Four faculty members who are also activists will share their experiences, research and passion at the 鈥淧rovost鈥檚 Diversity Research Forum: Rethinking Realities,鈥� taking place Jan. 30 and 31 at the 番茄社区. Aaron Devor (sociology), Tai鈥�
If you鈥檙e lucky enough to already own a copy of Ian MacPherson鈥檚 recently published history of UVic, Reaching Outward and Upward, you might want to make just a little bit of room on the shelf next to it for this year鈥檚 special anniversary edition of the UVic Annual Review.
