Month: January 2021

Dear Students,

Are you interested in an incredible Exchange opportunity to the University of Washington for the 2021-22 academic year?

The University of Washington is offering a scholarship of $12,000 for one UVic student to participate in a year-long exchange (UVic Winter Session 2021-22). The Corbett British Columbia-Washington Exchange Program helps students from UW, UVic, and UBC build an understanding and appreciation for the relationship between the United States and Canada, and the unique shared values of the Pacific Northwest region. The successful applicant would participate in this program as a student in the International Student Services (ISS) Exchange Program.

Information Session: We will be hosting an information session via Zoom this Friday (January 22^nd) at 12:30pm. If you are interested in this scholarship, please feel free to attend. Zoom Link: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/89696695097?pwd=MUhBTCtFeEc4c0JtVU1BY0lERmZxQT09

ISS Exchange Program Requirements:

• Must be a current full-time UVic student in the Faculty of Science, Social Sciences, or Humanities (if you are studying outside of these faculties, exchange can be considered on a case-by-case basis, so please let us know)
• Completed at least one year of study at UVic
• Meet good academic standingas outlined in the current UVic Undergraduate Calendar
• For more information about the ISS Exchange Program, please visit uvic.ca/exchange

Additional Eligibility Requirements for the Corbett Scholarship:

• Must be a Canadian Citizen and have attended a high school within Canada

Deadline to apply:

• The ISS Exchange application deadline is February 1^st
• Please see uvic.ca/exchange for the application instructions
• We realize this is a quick turn-around time, so please email goglobal@uvic.ca to let us know if you have any concerns with submitting your application by this date

COVID-19 Information:

• We cannot predict what the 2021-22 academic year will look like. While we are unsure about the possibility of in-person exchanges at this time, we are still moving forward with applications. But, if travel restrictions are in-place in the fall, UW will be offering a Virtual Exchange Scholarship option, with a smaller scholarship amount.

If you are interested in the scholarship and going to the University of Washington for the 2021-22 academic year as part of the ISS Exchange Program, please try to come to the information session this Friday. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email the ISS Exchange Team at goglobal@uvic.ca

Kind regards,

ISS Exchange Team

Megan Sylka, Kiran Nagra, Maddy Palmer
Student Exchange Team | goglobal@uvic.ca 
International Student Services
University of Victoria | Victoria, BC | Canada | www.uvic.ca/iss

Hello students of Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest!

It’s that time of year again, but this year is a bit different! The 42nd Annual Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference (PEEC) is going virtual this year and we are now accepting registration and abstracts! Registration for this year’s conference is free and takes place in the comfort of your own home so there is no reason not to attend! This conference is organized and run by graduate students for early career scientists, and is an amazing opportunity to share your work, get valuable feedback from peers, and network with other students in your field in a supportive and casual environment.

We invite students addressing ecological and evolutionary questions across a range of backgrounds and study systems to present their work in either a 12-minute presentation, a 3- minute condensed talk, or a poster. However, presenting is not mandatory: simply attending and helping this think tank by listening and asking questions is also encouraged! Indeed, by bringing people from different labs, departments, and universities together, PEEC creates a melting pot of scientific thoughts and innovations, and an opportunity to network outside your school and research group. Talks will primarily take place in the afternoon of each day and we will be announcing workshops to be held in the mornings in the near future.

This 42nd edition of PEEC will be happening on February 18-19, 2021 – so start planning now! The conference is free of charge, our costs are covered thanks to our generous sponsors (see list on our website). Registration is now open and will close on January 29th. All talks will be pre-recorded and will be due one week before the conference, we will provide more information including instructions on how to record your talk by email to registrants. The registration form and other information about the conference can be accessed via our website https://peec2021.wordpress.com or at the link below. Details can be found on the registration form here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX4ylSDvmmLTMygYUeGhJXf-H5AXGC7pe3GCAvPoLU-0iX7g/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more information, feel free to contact us at peec.conference@gmail.com, or visit our website and social media accounts (see below). We look forward to another successful and exciting PEEC this year!

Ecologically and evolutionarily yours,

The PEEC 2021 Planning Committee

Website: https://peec2021.wordpress.com
Facebook: @PEEC2019
Twitter: @pacific_eec
Instagram: @pacific_eec

Are you a current UVic student interested in living on campus and supporting residents’ academic and social transition into university?  Applications are now open for Residence Community Leader positions for the 2021-2022 Academic Year! The Community Leader is a part-time live-in student leadership position integral to building community within UVic student residences through programing and participation in a regular in-night rotation; we’d love for you to join our team!

Residence Life & Education is hosting virtual info sessions on January 20^th from 3:30pm – 4:30pm and January 21^st from 4:30pm – 5:30pm. Please email applyrle@uvic.ca for the Zoom link if you’d like to learn more about the role, understand what Residence might look like next year, or ask your questions to a panel of current Community Leaders!

Applications are due on February 1^st, 2021 at 4:00pm; visit the “Housing Portal” at uvic.ca/residence to apply.

? Make sure to check out Clubs and Course Union Days on Discord January 13th and 14th from 10:00am-4:00pm! Chat with a Club or Course Union on Discord to learn what’s out there and get involved in the campus community, even while online.

 

Check out the Discord Server: discord.gg/UN6aDT5FNW​​ ​

Have any questions? Email Dalal at affairs@uvss.ca​

Dalal Tubeishat (She/Her)

Director of Student Affairs | University of Victoria Students’ Society

Unceded, unsurrendered territories of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples

O: 250-884-3063 | E: affairs@uvss.ca | W: www.uvss.ca

UVSS – Run by students, for students.

Welcome to the UVSS Peer Support Centre!

A safer space created to be an inclusive and comfortable space for students from all walks of life.

Whether you are struggling with or have questions regarding mental health, are concerned for a friend, or need help accessing resources on or off campus, you can seek a first-point-of-contact at the Peer Support Centre.

Our trained student volunteers are here to listen, offering non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential support while helping fellow students navigate next-step resources and student life at UVic.

*Drop-in sessions are online Monday – Wednesday, 12pm – 5pm and Thursday-Friday, 6pm – 10pm.

Peer Support Centre will be closed for Christmas break starting December 2, 2020. Stay Safe & Happy Holidays!

Where to find us:

Doxy.me: uvsspeersupport.doxy.me/peersupportroom
Email: peersupport@uvss.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/UVSSPeerSupportCentre
Instagram: www.instagram.com/uvicpeersupport

We are writing on behalf of the new Science in Society Club at UVic. Our goal is to  to promote, practice, and spread the importance of soft skills in science. From effective writing for a lay audience, to oral presentations and ethical decision making, we want to introduce undervalued skills to students early on in their academic careers. We are hoping to extend our reach to students from diverse faculties with the hopes of making strong interdisciplinary connections.

Thank you kindly in advance,

Miriam Sherman & Alana Babcock

January 3 – 16, 2021

Welcome back! Winter Welcome is our brand new program to help you reconnect with the UVic community after the winter break, and help you start the new year and new term off on the right foot. The two-week long program will offer you opportunities to:

• Meet other students and participate in social activities
• Participate in workshops related to academics, wellness and social justice
• Learn about campus resources and supports that can help you succeed
• Connect (and reconnect) with the UVic community

Winter Welcome is an event for all UVic students. However, where noted, some events are only open to certain audiences.

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Program

You can choose to participate before classes begin, after classes begin, or both! Check out the full schedule for event descriptions and access instructions.

Read more here:

https://www.uvic.ca/services/studentlife/initiatives/winter-welcome/index.php