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

Volunteers needed for Peer Support Centre

The Peer Support Centre (PSC) is a safer space created to be an inclusive and comfortable space for students from all walks of life. It operates as a first point of contact for students looking for mental health support, referrals, and other resources. We operate through a face-to-face Peer Support model that is offered out of SUB B035 in the basement of the student union building, and through virtual pre-booked appointments.

PSC student volunteers (from all faculties and programs) are highly trained in suicide prevention, active listening, cultural competencies, in order to offer non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential support to their peers.

The volunteer program is especially popular with psychology, sociology, and social work students as it is highly relevant to those wishing to pursue trauma-centered careers; however, they have also had students from a variety of faculties (ie. Engineering and Fine Arts) bring great value to the team. The PSC encourages folks of diverse backgrounds to apply.

The PSC offers full training, volunteer support, reference letters, and professional development opportunities to our volunteers, which makes the organization an excellent choice for those pursuing next steps after graduation that require volunteer hours (ie. med school), but also creates a safe and welcoming space for those who find fulfillment through volunteering. 

Details are as follows:

Who: Students of any faculty who are open-minded, empathetic, and would like to help their fellow students. 

What: Peer Support — providing non-judgemental, confidential, and compassionate support to peers from all walks of life (training provided)

Where: In person on the UVic campus, SUB B035 and virtually through doxy.me

When: September 2022-April 2023 (negotiable and flexible). 2-4 hours a week (Centre hours are Monday-Thursday from 11:00am-4:00pm)

Why: Fulfillment from helping your peers navigate difficult situations, full and robust mental health training, consistent volunteer hours, professional development opportunities, and reference letters.

If this volunteer opportunity is of interest to you, please see the application form at https://uvss.ca/peer-support-centre/ and email your application form, resume, and cover letter to pscoperations@uvss.ca by end of day on July 13th.

Co-op Photo Contest

A picture is worth $500! Submit up to three photos from your co-op work term for a chance to win.

Each year, co-op students can submit photos taken during work terms completed between September and August for a chance to win the Co-op Photo Contest. Submissions for 2022 will be accepted from July 15 to September 15, 2022.

There are cash prizes for the top three entries:

  • Grand prize – $500
  • Runner-up – $250
  • Third place – $100

Learn more and enter to win!

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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

Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani – free screening

Join us for a free screening of Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani in celebration of Women in Math Day! Hosted by UVic Math & Stats EDI and Women in Math UVic Student Chapter.

Thursday May 12th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm in the David Strong Building (DSB C118)

Examine the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant to the United States who became a superstar in her field. In 2014, prior to her untimely death at the age of 40, she became both the first woman and the first Iranian to be awarded the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in mathematics, often equated in stature with the Nobel Prize.

For more information visit the Faculty of Science Events Calendar – Uvic Events – University of Victoria