Michael Lines has a passion for the history of the book. That's why, in addition to his role at UVic Libraries as a learning and research librarian, he leads bookbinding workshops for younger students.
The celebration of this year's President's Extraordinary Service Award nominees and recipients, hosted by President Jamie Cassels, took place on May 3 at Cadboro Commons, following the first day of the Connect U conference.
The celebration of this year's President's Extraordinary Service Award (PESA) nominees and recipients, hosted by President Jamie Cassels, will take place on May 3 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Cadboro Commons, following the first day of the Connect U conference.
Connect U, the university鈥檚 all-staff conference, is back and better than ever. Registration for the May 3-4 event is free and open to all UVic employees. The conference sessions and campus tours take place each day from 8:30 to 3:30 in Cadboro Commons.
For the sixth year running, UVic has been named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Winners of the 2017 competition were announced on March 28. UVic, along with Island Health, are the only Victoria employers receiving the distinction.
As the Awards Facilitator for the Office of the Vice-President Research and secretary of the Alumni Association board, Brad Buie's life revolves around the university, and he wouldn鈥檛 have it any other way. 鈥淏eing a part of the alumni board is an honour and privilege because I鈥檓 representing alumni,鈥� he notes.
The UVic Provost's Diversity Research Forum has made a space for critical conversations about diversity and social justice topics and community-engaged university scholarship since 2007. The 10th anniversary event "Re-Imagining Identities, Power and Privilege" takes place at UVic on Jan. 26 and 27.
Since 2007, the UVic Provost鈥檚 Diversity Research Forum has been creating a space for critical conversations about diversity and social justice topics and community-engaged university scholarship. Online registration is now open for the tenth annual forum January 26 and 27.
At Legacy Art Galleries, Academic and Community Programmer Gillian Booth works on development and facilitation of programs related to gallery exhibitions and the UVic art collection and she also helps grow and enhance links with community. She's "always been a maker and a writer" 鈥� with an eye on art.
In the winter term, Continuing Studies is offering business and management courses at a special rate for full- and part-time employees, based on available space. Most evening and online courses start the week of Jan. 9, 2017.
She's a Chancellor like no other. Bearing witness to鈥攁nd representing鈥攖he boundless enthusiasm of UVic students, researchers and community connections comes naturally for UVic Chancellor Shelagh Rogers.
Anyone who鈥檚 ever misplaced keys, glasses, a wallet or a purse in their own home learns to appreciate the value of placing things in a consistent place. Now imagine keeping track of more than two million sets of 鈥榢eys鈥欌�攅ach o鈥�
The university was saddened to learn recently of the passing of Bruce J. Partridge, former president of the 番茄社区, this August. Partridge鈥檚 term in office lasted just over two years, leading the university during an era of substantial upheaval.
"Many folks on campus see us as an order desk and don't realize we're so much more," explains UVic purchasing officer Annabelle Victoria. "They don't have the full picture of our services and what kinds of things we can help them with."
Sociologist Neena Chappell and legendary Vikes basketball coach Kathy Shields were two of 113 appointees named to the Order of Canada over the long Canada Day weekend for their contributions to (and on) their respective fields and courts.
Dallas Tomniuk, a valued staff member in the University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, passed away May 22 following a motorcycle accident in Tofino. He was a gentle, kind, good-humoured and giving member of the UVic team, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and worked with him.
