Blog and Opportunities

One of UVic’s ICS Exchange Program partner universities, the University of Washington (UW) is giving UVic students the chance to apply for a virtual, extra-curricular (not-for-credit) scholarship program, running from January – April 2022, and with a stipend amount of $2400.00.

Program Application Form

Application deadline: December 20, 2021

Stipend amount: $2400.00

Please note: This program is only open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

The program is designed to enhance students’ knowledge of American-Canadian, pacific northwest cross-border relations, and gives students the chance to learn from, and network with experts in various cross-border related fields. Successful applicants will also have the chance to meet and form a virtual cohort with other students from UVic, UW, and UBC.

Student expectations within the program:

1. Participate in monthly workshops and discussions (January-April) facilitated by experts
2. Attend 2-3 virtual cultural events (from a suggested list or of their own choosing and with approval from the program lead)
3. Contribute to a collection of virtual city tours led by students and alumni
4. Write 2 blog posts based on their workshops and/or event attendance
5. Complete a final project (with the aim of building cross-border understanding) of the student’s choosing, along the lines of (but not limited to):
   1. 1000-word policy brief on a current cross-border issue
   2. Multimedia project – 5-minute video or photo essay exploring an aspect of the region
   3. Podcast interview of regional expert/person of note
   4. Students may suggest their own project, subject to program approval

If you are interested in the virtual program, please apply here by December 20, 2021! Please note: This program is only open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Note: The University of Washington (UW) also offers several fully funded full-year exchange opportunities (see more about the $12,000.00 Corbett scholarship here) to UVic students each year. If you are interested in completing a year abroad at UW, apply for the ICS Exchange Program by February 1, 2022 for an exchange in the 2022-23 academic year!

BC Parks has created the BC Parks Student Ranger Program to promote outdoor youth employment opportunities across the province.

This BC Parks Student Ranger Program will see a minimum of 48 students employed across the province. Eligible candidates for the 2022 season are legally entitled to work in Canada, are between the ages of 18 and 30, and have been enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited institution within the past 6-months. Additional requirements and criteria can be viewed in the job postings. BC Parks strongly encourages students from Indigenous backgrounds to apply for these positions.

This season, a minimum of twelve Student Ranger crews will be formed across the province. Confirmed crews will be based out of the following locations: Victoria (Goldstream Provincial Park), Black Creek (Miracle Beach Provincial Park), North Vancouver, Squamish, Nelson, Penticton, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Fort St John, Smithers, and Terrace. With additional crews being considered in Dease Lake, Mount Robson, Muncho Lake/ Liard River Hot Springs, Hagensborg, and Port Renfrew. Each crew will work within various parks and protected areas on recreation, conservation, Indigenous relations, and public outreach projects and education projects.

The competitions for these positions are now posted to the BC government job board and the application deadline is January 9^th, 2022. Please visit the BC Parks Student Ranger Program web page (https://bcparks.ca/employment/student-ranger/) for more information on how to learn more and to apply for these job opportunities.

Please contact the BC Parks Student Ranger Program Coordinator with questions Parks.StudentRangers@gov.bc.ca

Here are a couple of resources for managing stress during this busy time of the year.

 

UVic’s Peer Support Centre is hosting a Stress busting workshop!

Check it out here: https://uvss.ca/event/rethink-your-mental-health-toolkit-workshop/

 

Student Wellness has put together  the following tips for “conquering finals”:

Residence Services is hiring Community Leaders for the Spring 2022 Academic Term! If you want to live and work in Residence this January, apply through the housing website by November 30^th. Email applyrle@uvic.ca for more information.

Canada’s first Pre-Veterinary Symposium (CPVS) will take place virtually from March 4th to March 6th utilizing the Pheedloop platform. This event will be co-hosted by the Future Vets Club at the University of Guelph and the Veterinary Medicine Club at the University of Toronto but is also a collaborative effort on behalf of pre-veterinary clubs at Carleton University, the University of Alberta, and the University of Saskatchewan.

Early-bird tickets will be available from now until January 1st, 2022 at a price of $10.00 CAD per person. Registration forms can be found using the following link: https://pheedloop.com/register/EVEMLMBXENERA/attendee/

Faculty of Science students:

We recognize that the return to campus and face-to-face instruction has been stressful for many of you.  To help you with a successful end of this term – and a successful next term – the Faculty of Science has partnered with Student Wellness to present the following virtual workshop.

What: Thriving through to 2022

The end of term can be overwhelming and the stress can feel as if it will never end.  We’re here to help you learn ways to conquer your finals and start getting ready for next term.  Come learn practical tips and strategies for better managing your stress now, how to prepare to take your finals and set achievable goals for next term.   You will also learn how to recognize signs of distress in yourself or your friends and what resources there are to support you.

Who: Presenters from Student Wellness

Dawn Schell, Manager, Mental Health Outreach & Training

Emily S., Project Assistant & 4th Year UVic student

When: Monday, November 29, from 5:00-6:00 pm

Where: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/84176760021?pwd=SHZJWE9vTXVXYnBzcUgwc3F5clp3QT09

Meeting ID: 841 7676 0021

Password: 277319

The Chemistry Department invites you to join us for a presentation by Dr. Myrle Ballard, Assistant Professor and Indigenous Scholar from the University of Manitoba.

Navigating Academia:  Perceptions from the Lens of an Indigenous Scholar
Monday, November 22, 2021
5:15 p.m.
ELL 230 or Zoom

https://uvic.zoom.us/j/81714268759?pwd=SWdodUZiNWtQNlRkVVFaeHMzUnJoQT09
Meeting ID: 817 1426 8759
Password: 430779

Dr. Ballard is Anishinaabe and is a member of Lake St. Martin First Nation in Manitoba which is signatory to Treaty 2.  Anishinaabe mowin is her first language and mother tongue.  She did not learn to speak English until she started grade 1 on her reserve at Lake St. Martin.  Being a fluent Anishinaabe mowin speaker has shaped her identity of who she is today, and it has paved her path as an Indigenous Scholar.  Dr. Ballard has a strong and deep connection to her community of Lake St. Martin First Nation.

Dr. Ballard is  an Assistant Professor / Indigenous Scholar in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, at the University of Manitoba.  She received her Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Management where her focus was on Anishinaabe Knowledge Systems regarding gender and language.  She received her M.Sc. and B.A. from the University of Manitoba, and B.Sc. from the University of Winnipeg.  Her current research focuses on developing frameworks regarding Indigenous and Western Science specifically on three-eyed seeing and three-voices using Anishinaabe mowin.  She is actively involved in COSEWIC (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) where she is a member of three subcommittees: Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge, Birds, and Amphibians and Reptiles.  Much of her research has focused on how policy and legislation impacts Traditional lands, livelihoods, and traditional knowledge systems, and has worked extensively with flooding and water management.  She is a videographer and has documented changes to First Nations’ traditional livelihoods due to flooding.  She is currently involved with Assembly of First Nations’ working groups on Traditional Aquatics Knowledge.  She has been invited to participate in expert working groups with different United Nations committees relating to Gender, Climate Change, Traditional Knowledge, Biological Diversity, Ecosystem Services, and Forestry.

About to graduate? Don’t worry – during Gear up to Graduate, you can explore our online hub to learn everything you need to know to take your next step. You’ll find info about:

• How to get a sense of the career you want
• Where to find career opportunities
• How to describe your strengths to employers
• How to craft résumés and cover letters that get results
• How to work on your interview and networking skills

Learn more and explore resources at uvic.ca/gearuptograd.

Wondering what you can do with your degree?

Learn how you can make the leap from university to a rewarding career at this panel focused on Working in small business or starting your own! Hear from small business professionals working in a range of industries, and get some advice on your next steps after graduation!

 

When: Thursday, November 4

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. PDT

Where: Online event

Who: Open to all UVic students and alumni (students studying Business may find this particularly relevant)

Register: Sign in to the Co-op and Career portal to register here

 

Meet the Panelists:

• Harsh Rathod, Niricson Technologies
• Zac Roff, Valkyrian Canning Company
• Neil Henderson, Rebase by Redbrick
• Tami Tate, Social Media Camp and 365 Day Media Group

 

Check out panelist biographies and learn more.

UVic students can get a free influenza vaccination (ie. flu shot) on campus this fall. Just drop in at one of our clinics across campus. No appointments are necessary.

UBC Master of Physical Therapy – Indigenous Pathway Info Session
Nov 16, 2021 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM 

This info session is for Indigenous applicants (members of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis peoples in Canada). This event will provide a brief overview of the physical therapy profession, help you navigate the application process, and also introduce you to current Indigenous students, faculty and alumni. We encourage participants to read our Indigenous Applicants page before joining the info session.

The UBC Department of Physical Therapy is offering a series of info sessions for the Master of Physical Therapy program. Department representatives will discuss the physical therapy profession and admission requirements to the MPT program followed by a Q&A session. Please register to receive a Zoom link and info session details. We encourage our participants to read the MPT Application Guide before the info sessions.

Register here: https://physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/indigenous-pathway-info-session/