Award-winning Coextinction film coming to Victoria – September 21, 7PM 🐳
Join us for a special movie night in Victoria! The documentary Coextinction won several awards following its premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival in 2021, including the Rob Stewart Eco Warrior Award and People’s Choice Award at Planet Focus. It was also nominated in the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards for Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Documentary.
We are so pleased to host its inaugural screening in Victoria on Sept. 21 at the Vic Theatre.
Follow the stunning journey of the last 74 Southern Resident killer whales and learn how the health of this iconic species is inextricably linked to the health of our coast. This film makes a clear case for a coordinated approach to ecosystem-based coastal management.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Vic Theatre.
Standard admission is $5 – with student and supporter rates, and pay-what-you-can options available.
Note that masks are optional but strongly recommended for this event. The Vic Theatre also has in-room air disinfection and ultraviolet air treatment equipment for your safety.
We love the coast. We also love movies! See you at the show.
The Blueprint for the Coast team
International Opportunities Fair – September 23rd
UVic International Opportunities Fair
Location: Jamie Cassels Centre Lobby (first floor)
Date/Time: Friday, September 23, 11:00am-2:00pm
The International Centre for Students, will be hosting the International Opportunities fair (IOF), an expo-style event which promotes international exchange, study abroad, and international co-op opportunities for students. Current and past international exchange students will also join us to share some highlights of their international experiences, and details about their home or host universities with current UVic students.
Volunteering as a Mentor or Conversation Partner with the UVic Global Community
Volunteer with the UVic Global Community! The UVic Global Community is looking for Undergraduate and Graduate Conversation Partners and Mentors for the 2022-2023 Academic Year (September 2022 – April 2023) who want to help build an inclusive, globally-minded campus and support international students with their social and academic transition to UVic. Global Community Volunteers are matched with up to three students and meet with their student(s) for a minimum of 1 hour every week throughout the term to encourage students to get involved in the UVic community and build confidence in conversational English, all while making connections with people from around the world. Our Volunteer Interviews start this week, apply now to volunteer this fall semester. For more information and to apply click here!
Master of Physical Therapy Info Sessions
Are you curious about the physical therapy profession? The UBC Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) is a 26-month program and it is the only fully distributed, entry-to-practice physical therapy program in British Columbia. The MPT Program offers students the opportunity to study at multiple sites including Vancouver, Surrey (MPT-Fraser Valley), and Prince George (MPT-North). Join us for one of our info sessions to learn more about how to become a physical therapist in British Columbia.
- MPT Vancouver and Fraser Valley Virtual Info Session– Tuesday, September 27th, 12:00 PM – 1:30PM
- MPT-North Virtual Info Session – Monday, September 26th, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Registration page: https://physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/2022-mpt-north-info-session/
Additional program information
Co-op Info Day
Curious about co-op? Learn about the co-op program and how to apply at Co-op and Career Info Day on September 13. Attend your program-specific info session to find out how you can get paid for meaningful work experience related to your degree.
Find out more and register for the event on our website.
