Image: Blue breasted bee eater, Northern Ethiopia, photo by Dr. Neville Winchester
Would you like to learn more about ocean science and climate studies as part of your science degree?
Join us 24 November, 2 PM in the Bob Wright Centre lab wing B121
Learn about the Minor in Ocean Sciences, joint programs with other departments, and some of the exciting careers that our graduates move on to.
Are you thinking about applying to Dental School? We’ve got some upcoming virtual events that we think would be perfect for you!
Virtual Mock DAT Day
Join us for a free practice DAT with The Princeton Review on Saturday, November 26th from 10am-1:30pm. You will be virtually proctored by one of our awesome reps! After the test, you will get free access to a detailed, interactive score report.
Virtual Dental School Symposium
In addition, Princeton Review will be hosting a virtual Dental School Symposium on Wednesday, November 16th, from 7:00pm-10pm EST, 4:00pm – 7:00pm PST, 5:00pm -8:00pm MST, and 6:00pm-9:00pm CST.
This exciting event includes:
To register for BOTH events, please visit: www.princetonreview.com/dentaleventscanada.
Find the 6-digit event code (PSOId) for your campus and enter it here: https://secure.princetonreview.com/free-event-enrollment
Questions?
Call 1-800-273-8439 ext: 1207.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Are you hoping to attend IMPAC5 in Vancouver in February?
IMPAC5 has recently released an exciting call-for-applications for international youth ages 18-35 to participate in IMPAC5’s youth pre-congress and congress-based program. Ocean Wise is pleased to be leading the program, Coastal Connections, in coordination with the Government of Canada’s IMPAC5 team.
Here are the program overviews for indigenous and non- indigenous applicants and here’s the application page for youth to apply to.
In short, Coastal Connections offers pre-congress and congress-based programming for youth and young professionals. Youth can apply for multiple connections including virtual training, in-person team building, and an intergenerational knowledge exchange/mentorship program.
We’re particularly looking to reach Indigenous and Northern youth, and there is a limited amount of funding to cover their accommodation, transportation, and registration to the Congress. Indigenous youth will be prioritized for this funding. It will be an extraordinary experience for a young person to accelerate their personal and professional development at IMPAC5.
The application deadline is Nov 14th.
The International Centre for Students will host an online (ZOOM) Information Session about Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) on Thursday, November 24th to guide international students’ transition out of University. In this session, students can expect to learn the most-up-to-date PGWP program information and tips to submit a successful application from regulated immigration practitioners.
UVic’s International Centre for Students invites you to their Virtual International Opportunities Fair!
November 14 – 18, 2022 (during International Education Week)
Tune in for live and recorded sessions: www.uvic.ca/iof
Learn about our academic exchange partner universities, international co-ops, field schools, and funding opportunities!
RISE-Globalink Research Internship
Mitacs is pleased to launch a special initiative in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI) offers undergraduate students at Canadian universities the opportunity to undertake summer research internships at eligible German institutions.
Successful candidates participate in three-month research projects supervised by PhD students in Germany.
Hello all you ghouls and goblins…
The Biology department’s Halloween celebrations have begun! Stop by the office for a treat and enter your guess into our candy count. The lucky winner gets to take home the jar full of cavities candies next week! For those of you in costume on Halloween day, stop by to pose for a photo and you will be featured in our November newsletter.
Are you thinking about applying to Medical School? The Princeton Review has got some upcoming virtual events thatwould be perfect for you!
Virtual Mock MCAT Day
Join The Princeton Review for a free practice MCAT on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 9am-4:30 pm. You will be virtually proctored by one of their awesome campus reps! After the test, you will get free access to a detailed, interactive score report.
Virtual Medical School Symposium
In addition, The Princeton Review will be hosting a virtual Medical School Symposium on Thursday November 3rd, 2022, from 6-9 pm PST.
This exciting event includes:
Overview of the application process to medical school
Strategy Session for the MCAT
Q&A panel of med students and med school graduates
To register for both events, please visit: www.princetonreview.com/medicaleventscanada
ATTENTION! FREE MCAT Study Sheets
We have exclusive study sheets to help you prepare for the MCAT! If you would like a copy of each one, register for an event before October 14th, and receive a 6-digit code!
Questions?
Call 1-800-273-8439, ext. 5293.
We look forward to seeing you at our events!
The Princeton Review Team
UVic Libraries welcomes applications to the Peter and Ana Lowens University of Victoria Libraries Special Collections Student Fellowship Program. The Fellowships are open to UVic undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline.
Student fellows undertake an independent research or creative project using rare and unique materials from Special Collections and University Archives. Projects can include ongoing research or new areas of scholarship. Student fellows receive a $1, 000 award, attend workshops, and are mentored by library staff and faculty. For more information see: https://www.uvic.ca/library/about/awards-contests/awards-fellowships/lowens/index.php. Applications are due November 15th.
Two information sessions will be offered in early November to provide more information about the program and application process. For more information about the sessions, and to register, please see: https://libcal.uvic.ca/event/3691193 and https://libcal.uvic.ca/event/3691197.
The Martlet, UVic’s independent newspaper, is now accepting pitches for a special issue focussed on the climate crisis. We’re looking for pitches for all sections of the paper (news, opinion, lifestyle, sports, culture, and humour) and spanning all aspects of the topic.
Students, do you have an academic paper or assignment that you wrote about (or related to) the climate crisis? The Martlet can help you turn it into a story for publication. Passionate about the topic, but not familiar with journalism writing? We can help you with that too.
Pitches are due to edit@martlet.ca by Nov. 4 and stories are due on Nov. 15. If you have questions about contributing to the climate issue, please contact Isabella at edit@martlet.ca.
What should a pitch include?
Last year’s climate issue – which features award-winning student journalism – can be viewed here.
Looking for a summer internship in biomedical research?
The 2023 IRIC Next Genreration Awards program offers undergraduate students an enriching opportunity to conduct a 12-week or a 16-week summer internship in the field of cancer research at IRIC at Montreal.
Want to know more? Join our virtual information session !
No registration necessary, just click on the link at the date and time of the meeting.
This program is open to students enrolled in the following programs :
Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Biomedical Engineering / Chemistry / Informatics / Molecular Biology / Microbiology and Immunology / Pathology and Cellular Biology / Pharmaceuticals Sciences / Pharmacology / Physics
Value of the awards :
$4,800 – 12-week internship
$6,400 – 16-week internship
> List of projects offered in Summer 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE : MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022, 9:00 A.M. (EST)
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