Author: Chantal Laliberte

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

Posting Date: Dec. 18, 2020
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JOB POSTING
UVic Social Media Ambassador
Type of work Part-time, Casual work (for up to 5 positions)
Hiring period January 2021 – April 30, 2021
Department Digital Media team, UVic Communications + Marketing
Supervisor Ali Baggott, Social Media Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION
Do you love Instagram and TikTok? Do you love creating or appearing in videos? We want to put student voices at
the centre of UVic social media accounts and we want your help.
The UVic Social Media Ambassadors are a small group of students who create high quality and creative content for
UVic’s social media channels. The SM Ambassadors will report to Social Media Coordinator in University
Communications + Marketing at UVic.
Primarily, you will work independently, but we will also have opportunities to collaborate with fellow team
members on assignments, brainstorming sessions and workshops.
Each SM Ambassador will have a different role that is tailored to their skills, talent and passions. We are looking for
people with existing digital media skills including experience with video, photography, Instagram takeovers, creating
TikToks, writing, design, being a social media influencer etc.
The content you create will be a mix of assigned content and ideas you come up with during brainstorm sessions.
The content will focus on showcasing the UVic Edge brand including research impact, hands on experience,
extraordinary academic environment and the community. Content will also include student and campus life.
The ideal SM Ambassadors is:
• A current UVic student in good academic standing
• Ready to become a public ambassador for UVic
• Already an active social media or digital content creator
• Able to work independently and in a group setting
• Keen to share UVic-related stories, attend UVic events and/or share about UVic on their own personal
channels
• Able to commit to creating content on a regular basis
• Available for monthly creative meetings with UC+M staff and other ambassadors
• Able to use their own computer, smart phone or other equipment to create content
Public personal social media platforms of successful SM Ambassadors should reflect conduct that respects
the non-academic misconduct policy, UVic harassment and discrimination policy and all other relevant UVic
policies.
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work
environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with
differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups
experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement

COMPENSATION
Each SM Ambassador will be compensated $19.50 per hour. We anticipate about 5 hours of work per week or less.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should apply online via learninginmotion.uvic.ca and submit the below described creative
piece by January 13, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
In addition to the online application, applicants should create a piece of digital content or a creative piece that
answers this question: What would you tell your family or closest friend about your UVic experience?
This creative assignment should show and tell us a bit about what your areas of expertise are and should not take
more than 1-2 hours to create. Examples may be a video, series of photos with captions, digital artwork, a video of
an Instagram takeover, etc. After completing your online submission, please submit your creative piece by email
to: socialmedia@uvic.ca with the subject line: SM Ambassador (Your Full Name)
Each candidate’s content will be reviewed and a follow-up interview for selected candidates will conclude the hiring
process. In order to be considered, your online application and creative piece must be submitted.

QUESTIONS?
Ali Baggott
alibaggott@uvic.ca
UVic Social Media Coordinator

• The sessions include taking part in interview scenarios and receiving feedback/coaching
• Students and Alumni need to have received a letter/email inviting them to an MMI style interview to be eligible to participate
• Our group Mock MMIs will be held on Zoom on Fri Jan 15^th, Fri Jan 22^nd, and Fri Feb 26^th
• There are no charges for these sessions
• Individual practice sessions (one-on-one Mock MMI scenarios) may be arranged if the group sessions are full or have already taken place

To register for a Mock MMI, please contact UVic Career Services: careers@uvic.ca.

 

 

 

 

 

The UVSS has created their Annual Survey to better adjust to the needs of students at UVic, particularly during COVID-19. Filling out the survey also enters you in a draw to win AirPods!

https://uvss.ca/feedback/

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Sarina at outreach@uvss.ca

 

Self-Isolation Information Session for International Students

Date: Friday, December 4th, 2020
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am (PST). If you are not located in PST, use the Time Zone Converter (https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter-classic.html)  to get the time of your event in your region.
Location: Zoom (Meeting link will be shared with registrants closer to the event date).

Are you an international student? Are you planning on travelling to Canada for the 2021 Spring Term? Do you have questions about the self-isolation requirements upon entry into Canada?
Information session topics will include:
• What is the Verification of Study Location Form?
• Documentation needed for travel
• ArriveCan
• BC Quarantine Plan
• UVic self-isolation program
• How to arrange and complete your mandatory 14 day isolation period
• Accommodation during self-isolation

Audience: UVic International Students who are planning to travel to Canada for 2021 Spring Term.
Registration Required.  Register online here: Session Registration (https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/QNLSFR3) by Dec 3, 12pm (PST) and receive a confirmation email with meeting link.

Prior to event please review the information on our website ISS Traveling to Canada (https://www.uvic.ca/international/inbound-students/travel-canada/index.php)

 

? Are you graduating this academic year? Want help shape your grad year, plan great initiatives, and add more experience to your résumé? Get involved in Grad Class Exec! Come to the Grad Class AGM coming up on November 24 at 1pm and be entered to win one of two $100 Indigo Gift Cards! Learn more here: uvss.ca/gradagm