Author: Chantal Laliberte

 

Dear Students,

Are you interested in going abroad during your time at UVic? Do you want to learn how you can enhance your degree with an incredible international experience? Join us from November 16^th-20^th for a week-long Virtual Fair to learn about all of the International Opportunities available to you as a UVic student.

Throughout the week, there will be different live sessions from International Student Services, International Co-op, and various UVic departments. There are also a number of pre-recorded sessions from UVic departments and our partner universities. Visit www.uvic.ca/iof for more information!

 

Join policy makers, leaders, faculty & students as we work to understand COVID-19 impacts and find solutions at the Victoria Forum, November 12-13 & 19.

Link: https://victoriaforum.ca/virtual-victoria-forum-program-and-registration/

Meet employers and make connections at the West Coast Virtual Career Fair on November 17 + 18

Curious about where your degree can take you? Connect with employers, graduate schools, volunteer organizations and professional programs to explore your options at the Wester Coast Virtual Career Fair. Hosted by the University of Victoria, University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Frasier University (SFU), you can network with exhibitors from around the world and learn about work and co-op opportunities as well as graduate and professional programs.

When: Tuesday, November 17 and Wednesday, November 18 from 9am – 6pm

Where: Virtual Event

Plus, you can attend a workshop hosted by a Career Educator to help you prepare for the fair.

There are two available sessions at this time:

• Monday Nov. 9^th, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
• How to prepare for the West Coast Virtual Career Fair

 

• Tuesday Nov. 10^th, 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
  Co-op + Career Conversation: How to Prepare for a Virtual Career Fair

 

• Monday Nov. 16^th, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  Prepare for the Career Fair

 

Register for these sessions in the Co-op and Career portal in the events tab.

Learn more about the fair and how to register at uvic.ca/careerfair

 

WEBINAR: Funding Opportunities in Germany for Students in the Natural Sciences and Engineering

Thursday, November 12, 2020 – 12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST)

Join DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service on November 12, 2020 from noon to 1 pm (EST) for a webinar presenting information on our scholarship and grant programs open to students in the Natural Sciences and Engineering at Canadian or US universities.

We’ll provide details on our programs supporting study, research and internships (including our popular RISE programs) in Germany in 2021-22.

DAAD has programs to support students at all stages of study (Bachelor, Master’s, PhD) and no knowledge of German is required.

Don’t miss this opportunity to find out how you can make Germany part of your academic career.

For further details and to register, please click here<https://daad-publish.reflact.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/3332715/event_landing.html?sco-id=21884213>.

 

 

 

To combat social isolation and promote social connection during this pandemic, the Office of Student Life will be hosting a Zoom Murder Mystery party for UVIC students this Wednesday, October 28.

See the facebook link for details: Murder Mystery over Zoom

 

The McPherson Library is looking for a Communications Assistant to work in the library Communications Office. While their wish list for qualifications is extensive (i.e. graphics and video editing desirable), these skills are not a must.

Students interested in a communications role, who qualify for the work study program, should look at the posting.

Lisa Abram, MES
Communications Officer
University of Victoria Libraries
Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library
PO Box 1800 STN CSC
Victoria, BC  V8W 3H5
250-418-5766 cell
lisaabram@uvic.ca | www.uvic.ca/library
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Island Health is currently recruiting volunteers to help with the Island Health flu clinics at Save on Foods Memorial Arena and in UVic’s McKinnon Gym.

Students with questions or wanting to sign up for one or many shifts can email Hilary Planden (Hilary.Planden@viha.ca).

Volunteer Role Description 2020

2020 Flu Clinic Schedule for Volunteers

 

 

 

 

 

 

The in-course scholarship online application for students currently attending UVic is open from April 1^st – May 31^st, 2020. In order to apply for these scholarships, students must complete and submit the

in-course scholarship application, available through their My Page. Scholarships and awards that require applications ask for students to submit an online (or paper) application as well as supporting documentation. Any supporting documentation required must be submitted by email to incourse@uvic.ca. Please include your full name and student number in the subject line when submitting any documentation.

To view a list of awards and specific requirements visit https://www.uvic.ca/registrar/safa/in-course-scholarships/application/index.php.

How to apply:

Go to MyPage, click on Finances

> Awards and Financial Aid

> Apply for awards

> Winter Session

> In-Course Application

> Follow the application portal

For more information on how to apply go to https://www.uvic.ca/registrar/safa/in-course-scholarships/apply/index.php.

Any questions can be directed to awards3@uvic.ca or awards1@uvic.ca.

Best,

Hannah Hagedorn
Scholarship Assistant

Student Awards and Financial Aid
Office of the Registrar I Division of Student Affairs
University of Victoria