Explore Latin America virtually this fall
With many countries still under strict travel restrictions, most of us are sticking close to home this fall. But a new virtual field school lets you study in Latin America without crossing any borders....
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...
TUKTUUYAQTUUQ (Caribou Crossing)
The pandemic has not been kind to galleries, venues and artists of all stripes. The staff at UVic’s Legacy Art Galleries have definitely felt it. But now, with a safety plan in place, you...
Drive-in at UVic: A summer of nostalgia
How many of you have fond memories of your local drive-in? Cuddling up with your families in the back of your station wagon, watching your favourite flick? UVic offered an opportunity to recreate those...
Accelerate recovery efforts
The recommendations for preventing COVID-19 are fairly simple: wear a mask, wash your hands and keep your distance. Collectively, our actions have real impact. But many are wondering what else they can do. So...
A window into a lifetime of poetry
Patrick Lane was one of Canada’s pre-eminent poets. His distinguished career spanned more than fifty years with twenty-five volumes of poetry, as well as award-winning fiction and non-fiction books. Our Chancellor, Shelagh Rogers, spoke...
Leadership is service
The last several months have made us think and talk about public health like never before. And we’ve gained a whole new respect for public health experts and leaders. One such person is Dr....
Victoria Poems
What do you love doing most in Victoria? Is it late-night strolls along the breakwater? Post-film debates at your favourite local eatery? For City of Victoria Poet Laureate John Barton, it’s these things and...
Capturing community
Wild hair, pleated pants, bold patterns and low gas prices – Colin Newell captured everything in the eighties with his camera. It all started back in 1973 when Colin, a long-time staff member in...
Johnny I hardly knew yeast
Any baker will tell you yeast was in short supply in the early days of the pandemic. Many of us confined to our homes turned to baking for comfort, which increased demand for yeast....