Of conflict and co-existence
In British Columbia, conflict between humans and black bears is on the rise. In the past few months black bears have been spotted around Victoria, including on our very own campus. Conservation scientist Lauren...
Totally Fantastic Title
They say, “write the story you want to read.” Theatre alum Krista Wallace is taking that one step further. Now that she’s written what she wanted to read, she’s reading what she wanted to...
Uncovering history with a microscope
In 2004, samples of two ancient Coast Salish blankets were sent to UVic’s Advanced Microscopy Facility for analysis. Were they made from fibre from mountain goats or the now extinct Salish wool dogs? What...
A guide to anti-racism and anti-oppression
Many of us are reflecting on the Black Lives Matter and other anti-racism and anti-oppression movements these days. The UVic Libraries has created a guide to help. The new Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression LibGuide is a starting...
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....
Good Company with Shelagh Rogers
Two things remain true during this pandemic. We like making things. And Shelagh Rogers, our Chancellor, is awesome. Put those two things together and you get Good Company. In this new show, Shelagh chats...
An international internship during COVID-19
On March 16, 2020, German student Isabelle Staiger arrived in Victoria for her three-month internship with UVic’s Centre for Global Studies. That same day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada was closing its borders. Read...
I am River
The River Riders invite you to take a virtual bike trip along the shores of Bow River. In this experimental poetic documentary, Serap Brown (a PhD student in the Faculty of Education) and her...
The Great Salish Sea BioBlitz
Do you know the difference between a nudibranch and a sand dollar? Here’s your chance to learn! The Great Salish Sea BioBlitz is the perfect opportunity for citizen scientists of all ages to get...
The truth is out there, maybe
It’s unlikely that aliens walk among us, but what about further afield? In this talk, UVic Physics and Astronomy professor Jon Wills speaks about the ongoing search for alien life. From the mathematical certainty...