COVID-19 testing on campus
COVID-19 testing is now available on the UVic campus. It’s one of several Island Health clinics in and around Victoria. The drive-through testing clinic opened Oct. 26, and will be installed, staffed and managed by...
Category: Heart and soul
For healthy minds and bodies
How are we doing?
Whether we like it or not, we’ve all grown used to this new COVID-19 reality. Most of us have found the resources and websites we need to entertain ourselves while we ride out this...
Mira the martlet
Summer’s coming to an end, school’s starting back up and we’re returning to work after some much-needed vacation. But this isn’t the usual fall routine, so some de-stressing might be in order. Join Mira...
Vision boarding: a Friday night alternative to Netflix?
What future do you want for yourself? A vision board might just help you make that future a reality. Donor Relations staffer Sarah Tarnopolsky gives us a first-hand account of learning to vision board....
Everyone belongs in nature
Pandemic or not, Power to Be helps people living with a disability or barrier connect with community and access nature. In a time of social isolation, this matters even more. With their #itmatters campaign,...
Hone your outdoor skills online
Get ready for your next outdoor adventure! The Vikes have created a suite of online classes to help you improve your outdoor skills. With classes like Fundamentals of climbing technique and Backcountry camping, they’ll...
Build your own bike adventure
Summer vacations will look a little different this year. Most of us are scrapping travel plans and opting for activities closer to home. But it’s hard to find new things to do in your...
Calling all gamers
Sports leagues around the world are still trying to figure out if they can get their seasons re-started. Some are finding creative solutions so they can get the games started now. Vikes Intramurals is...
Fritters, family and fun in the kitchen
Looking for a recipe refresh? UVic alumni Umeeda and Nareena Switlo are in the business of flavour innovation. The mother and daughter team started a thriving international food and beverage business together, Naledo, that...
Kicking butt during COVID
Feeling sluggish at home or missing the group motivation of a gym environment? Two UVic community members have just the thing to strengthen bodies, minds, and community connection—virtual kickboxing classes. UVic kinesiology alum Hal...