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Support for First Generation Students

First Generation Mentor Program

We want to let you know about an exciting new support opportunity for students who were the first in their family to attend university, sometimes referred to as “first generation” or “first-gen”. Over the past year, we have created a mentorship program called “First in Class”. It consists of faculty all across campus who were themselves first gen students, who want to offer extra support and guidance to students who are navigating the unfamiliar world of the university. We know firsthand how challenging it can be to not have family to turn to for advice about courses, careers, and all of the unfamiliar rules and norms of higher education.

If you are interested in joining our program and finding a mentor, please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/J9J523V  This short survey will tell you a bit more about our program and also invite you to sign up. Once we receive your email address/survey responses, we can put you on our contact list and advise you how to seek your mentor.

We are also planning faculty/student social events through the year, and the first one is on October 12th from 5-7pm (on campus). Details will be provided when you contact us! We look forward to hearing from you!

Catherine Léger (FRAN), Colette Smart (PSYC), and Su Urbanczyk (LING)

International Opportunities Fair – Sept 23

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.

UVic International Opportunities Fair
Location: Jamie Cassels Centre Lobby (first floor)
Date/Time: Friday, September 23, 11:00am-2:00pm

UVic Libraries’ Student Awards – Application Deadline May 31

Every year, the University of Victoria Libraries is pleased to offer awards to recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of all our students, enhancing the sense of personal growth and accomplishment in our academic community. Each award is valued at $1000 and the annual deadline is May 31.

DAVID HARRIS FLAHERTY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2014 and named for donor David Harris Flaherty, this $1000 scholarship is awarded to an in-course, academically outstanding undergraduate student in any discipline who can demonstrate how they have utilized library resources for a class project, assignment or research paper. Eligible students must complete a 500-word essay explaining their use of library resources in an application accessible through the SAFA (Students Awards and Financial Aid) scholarship portal on My page.

GLADYS NIPP & STEPHEN MAH FAMILY AWARD
Established in 2019 and named in honor of Gladys Nipp and Stephen Mah, this $1000 award is given to one or more undergraduate or graduate UVic student(s) in any discipline who are utilizing and/or enhancing the UVic Libraries’ Chinese-Canadian collections for the purposes of research, outreach initiatives (including both physical and/or digital exhibitions) or oral history projects. Eligible students must submit a proposal (maximum 500 words) demonstrating how UVic Libraries’ Chinese-Canadian collections will assist in their research. Apply here.

To apply, or to learn more information about UVic Libraries’ student awards, our donors and our recipients, and to view previous award-winning essays by UVic students, please visit the UVic Libraries Student Awards and Fellowships webpage.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Christine Walde at cwalde@uvic.ca.

Christine Walde
Grants and Awards Librarian |University of Victoria Libraries
cwalde@uvic.ca |www.uvic.ca/library

Nanolytica 2022

NANOLYTICA 2022
AT SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

May 19, 2022 8:00 am to 6:30 pm (PST)

This symposium brings together researchers to discuss recent developments and current challenges, and future opportunities at the interface of the analytical sciences and nanotechnology.

Presentations will discuss:

•    new techniques to analyze nanoscale and related materials
•    use of, for example, nanoscale materials to develop new analytical techniques
•    challenges and needs for analytical capabilities in nanotechnology
•    importance to life sciences, energy, environment, and other sectors

The on-line platform through Hopin will open at 8:00 am on May 19, 2022.  A series of invited oral presentations start at 8:45 am from researchers in academic, industry and government sectors.  There will also be contributed student presentations. The event includes networking opportunities.  A schedule of events for NanoLytica 2022 can be found here.

Attendance of this one day symposium is available to all registered attendees at a discounted rate thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. A link to the Hopin web portal will be provided to all registrants by email.

Students presenters will also compete for prizes.