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You may see us a little less here, so don't forget to look for #UVic content beyond the realms of Twitter! 🔎 Find us on: 💙 Instagram: 💛 Facebook: 💙 LinkedIn: 💛 TikTok:

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We are deeply saddened by the death of two UVic students last night. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the students’ families and loved ones, to whom we offer our sincerest condolences. The university is offering counselling and other supports.

Web Statement from the President about the death of two students - University of Victoria

It is with profound sadness and deep regret that I inform you that two students have passed away as a result of a bus crash mid-Island on the way to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre.

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Congrats to marine ecologist and conservation biologist Julia Baum @baumlab who is awarded UVic’s President’s Chair Award. 👏

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Effective Monday, we will no longer hold in-person exams. This is part of enhanced health and safety precautions being implemented in response to rising COVID-19 numbers.

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Thank you to everyone who participated in #OrangeShirtDay at #UVic . #EveryChildMatters

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Due to extreme weather conditions, the university will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 12. All classes are cancelled. Only services necessary for the continued operation and safety of the campus will be staffed.

Emergency information - University of Victoria

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The construction of a national centre for Indigenous law and reconciliation @UVicLaw received major funding support today with the federal government’s announcement of $9.1 million. #Budget2019 #cdnpoli #reconciliation #uvic

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We are excited to announce the creation of a new Indigenous leadership role at #UVic . We are honoured and grateful that Qwul'sih'yah'maht (Robina Thomas) has agreed to be the founding associate vice-president Indigenous starting later this spring.

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How it started How it’s going

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Update from President Cassels on COVID-19: Effective Monday, March 16, UVic is transitioning from face-to-face to alternative modes of instruction and evaluation for the remainder of this term. Read more:

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Thank you to everyone who participated in #OrangeShirtDay at UVic. #EveryChildMatters

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Congratulations to @UVicLaw ’s John Borrows for your appointment today by @GGJuliePayette as an Officer of the Order of Canada for your trailblazing work in #Indigenous law!

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Acclaimed artist Carey Newman brings passion for decolonization & Indigenous resurgence to his new role as #UVic Impact Chair @UVicResearch for @uvic_visualarts + @AHVS_uvic @blueravenart #uvicarts #yyjarts

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UVic @BiomedicalUvic engineering professor @DrWillerth and her lab are 3D-printing bands as part of face shields for @VanIslandHealth to support their response to COVID-19. Thanks to @Coast_Capital for your donation to support this work. 🙏

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This week at #UVic . 🍂

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We are thrilled to announce Dr. Kevin Hall as the next president and vice-chancellor of UVic.

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Today we honoured @RogersShelagh ’s extraordinary service as Chancellor with 3 free little libraries you can visit at #UVic . “This means so much to me. Share your stories widely with each other. Don’t miss an opportunity to listen to each other.”

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UVic is planning for a full return to face-to-face teaching and learning this fall in light of recent announcements from the provincial health officer. Read the message from President Kevin Hall:

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Congratulations to @UVicLaw 's John Borrows, co-founder of the world's first #Indigenous law degree program, and winner of a 2020 @GGInnovation award! Read a Q&A:

Q&A with John Borrows - University of Victoria

John Borrows, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at UVic, is a 2020 recipient of the Governor General's Innovation Award, announced today. Borrows talks about how Indigenous laws and protocols...

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The university is aware of complaints of harassment brought forward by the Ukrainian Students Society. Read @PresidentUVic 's statement on discrimination and harassment:

President's statement on discrimination and harassment - University of Victoria

Discrimination and harassment are never okay. At UVic, we work hard to prevent bullying and harassment, and to act on complaints of such behaviour promptly, fairly and judiciously.

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On National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020, we raise our hands to the 1,400 Indigenous students who attended UVic in 2019-2020! @UVicFPH #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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#OrangeShirtDay shirts are available at the @uvicbookstore . The design was contributed by artist Carey Newman (Coast Salish/Kwagiulth). Proceeds from T-shirt sales support the Elders Engagement Fund and the Witness Blanket Project. #YYJ

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. @NSERC_CRSNG funds research into a low-cost COVID-19 screening test that can be used from your home and read in minutes. @UVicScience @chemistryatuvic @agbrolo @ImmunoPrecise @UVicResearch

Development of a real-time COVID-19 home test - University of Victoria

A low-cost screening test that can be used from your home and read in minutes could change how public health officials track and control the spread of COVID-19.

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Thank you to the Facilities Management staff who have been working long hours to keep our pathways and roadways clear. (Photo: @UVicMBA )

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Congratulations to #UVic 's David Zussman, Jacques Lemay, alumna Janis Dunning and professor emeritus Verena Tunnicliffe—named to the #OrderofCanada today by @GGCanada . @UVicResearch @uvic_finearts @UVicScience

UVic Order of Canada appointments - University of Victoria

A renowned University of Victoria theatre expert and a devout public sector leader are appointed today to the Order of Canada.

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UVic has extended the winter break for students. Classes will start Jan. 11, 2021. UVic services re-open as originally planned on Jan. 4, 2021. Read more:

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UVic will offer programming mostly online for the fall term. While complying with health and safety requirements, a gradual return to campus for employees and a resumption of research activities is also planned. Read the update from President Cassels.

Update on the fall term - University of Victoria

UVic will offer programming mostly online for the fall term. While complying with health and safety requirements, a gradual return to campus for employees and a resumption of research activities is...

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Thanks to the Province of BC, the Law Foundation of BC and the Government of Canada, @UVicLaw 's vision of a home for the #Indigenous Law degree program will become a reality. @BCGovNews @scottfraserndp @Carolyn_Bennett #TRC

Indigenous law centre becomes a reality - University of Victoria

The National Centre for Indigenous Laws was made a reality at UVic with $13 million from the BC government, $9.1 million from the federal government and $5 million from the Law Foundation of BC.

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A new global impact ranking by @timeshighered puts UVic among the world’s top tier of universities for climate action, and among the top 100 institutions overall for contributing to a sustainable future for our planet. #uvic #climateaction #therankings #the

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The university flags on the @uvic campus will remain lowered in respect for all those affected by the discovery at the Kamloops Indian Residential School. They will remain lowered until further notice.

Flags lowered in honour of 215 Indigenous children who died at the Kamloops Indian Residential...

The university flags were lowered on May 28 in memory of the 215 children whose bodies have been discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First...

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As UVic's founding associate vice-president Indigenous, Robina Thomas is grounding her work in the fundamental principle of engaging in a meaningful and respectful way.

New Indigenous leadership role at UVic - University of Victoria

Associate Vice President Indigenous Robina Thomas grounds her work in the fundamental principle of engaging in a meaningful and respectful way. She began this new role at UVic on April 1.

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Today, UVic delivered more than 200 litres of hand sanitizer—enough for about 65,000 single doses—for use by @VanIslandHealth . 👉 @TheElviraLab @wulffgroup @chemistryatuvic @mcindoe @greensafewater_ @UVicScience

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Wednesday, January 15: Due to snow overnight, classes are cancelled and the University of Victoria is closed today.

UVic news - University of Victoria

Dynamic, hands-on learning; research that makes a vital impact; and discovery and innovation in Canada's most extraordinary academic environment provide an Edge that can't be found anywhere else.

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This is 35cm of snow at #UVic ❄️

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Wearing an orange shirt? Show your support and come for a group photo near the fountain at 12:15 today! #OrangeShirtDay #UVic #EveryChildMatters

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That view. 🙌 #uvic #victoriabc

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Students: Want to meet @rickmercer ? Meet at the quad at 1:00pm today (Oct 31)! #uvic

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“Indigenous languages are the first languages of these lands, our common heritage. Whether you have been here for five generations or have recently arrived, these languages are part of your story as a Canadian.” via @globeandmail

Revitalizing language, accessing Canada’s lost history and wisdom

Sponsor Content

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We just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU. #uvic #thisisuvic #covid19 #together #thankyou #inthistogether #yyj

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Excited to announce @rymoran is joining UVic this fall. A member of the Red River Métis, a UVic alumnus and founding director of @NCTR_UM , Ry is the inaugural associate university librarian – reconciliation, the first position of its kind at a Canadian university. @UVicLib

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Science hasn’t always been a friendly place for women. But @UVicSocialSci #ocean scientists say their unique approach to research is paying off, and they’re benefiting from the work of women scientists who came before them. #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias

UVic ocean scientists #BreakTheBias - University of Victoria

UVic's ocean women in social sciences are scientists and researchers who are making a difference with work that honours, values and promotes the benefits of collaboration and cooperation.

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Classes will begin as scheduled Jan. 10, 2022 with the majority of instruction provided online until Jan. 24.

Planning for next term - University of Victoria

In response to the changing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, classes will begin as scheduled Jan. 10, 2022 with the majority of instruction provided online until Jan. 24.

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We’re honoured to be named top school in @macleans annual university rankings for promoting Indigenous visibility. We’ve also climbed to number one spot for Canada’s top comprehensive university alongside @SFU .

On top of the Maclean’s 2022 university rankings - University of Victoria

Maclean's magazine has released its annual university rankings, with UVic ranked as Canada's top comprehensive university, a distinction it shares with SFU this year. UVic was also ranked as the top...

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"As a university, and as individuals, we must continue the necessary work to confront racism, recognizing that many current assumptions, attitudes and habits stand in the way of change." UVic President Jamie Cassels

Standing against racism and intolerance - University of Victoria

Message from President Cassels: "As a university, and as individuals, we must continue the necessary work to confront racism, recognizing that many current assumptions, attitudes and habits stand in...

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UVic has created a COVID-19 Emergency Bursary to provide for students’ urgent and emerging needs and enable them to continue their academic programs in this rapidly shifting learning environment. Application information:

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UVic is offering grading options for students this term, in an effort to help ensure academic quality and support student success, as well as to alleviate stress during these challenging times.

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Thanks to funding in #BCBudget2018 , @uviclaw launches the world’s first law degree to combine the intensive study of both #Indigenous and non-Indigenous law. #JID #UVic #TRC More info:

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On his first official day, we are excited to welcome Dr. Kevin Hall as UVic's eighth president and vice-chancellor. This is an exciting new chapter for the university, and we are eager to begin working with President Hall.

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Here are five easy ways to support Indigenous people in your community working to revive their languages. This video is based on a guide created by @McIvorO ( @UVicEducation ) with @CCUNESCO . Audio courtesy of @_FPCC and . #Indigenous #cdnpoli

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We are excited to celebrate the launch of the world’s first Indigenous law program today. #Reconciliation #UVicLaw

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Two fawns were just born outside of a window at UVic! #yyj

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Congratulations to @UVicLaw ’s Val Napoleon on her 2021 @Indspire Award for her contributions to #Indigenous Law & Justice! A televised celebration airs on June 22 on @APTN and @CBC . #IndspireAwards

Val Napoleon wins 2021 Indspire Award - University of Victoria

Val Napoleon, one of Canada's most influential Indigenous legal scholars and co-founder of the world's first Indigenous law degree program, received the 2021 Indspire Award for Law and Justice.

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Today 23 graduates will walk across the #Uvic stage and receive the world's first law degree combining the study of Indigenous and non-Indigenous laws. The joint degree paves a new path for the legal education field and Indigenous research in Canada.

First class of grads from Indigenous law program - University of Victoria

Four years ago, UVic launched the world's first law degree to combine the study of Indigenous and non-Indigenous laws, breaking new ground for legal education in Canada. During convocation ceremonies...

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✨ Happy Victoria Day! ✨ #victoria #yyj #victoriaday #uvic #thisisuvic #downtownvictoria #victoriabc

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Did Ice Age children drive human cultural evolution? #UVic Paleolithic archaeologist @NowellApril shares her insights on 'growing up in the Ice Age' with @cbcideas host on Feb.10 at 8pm. @UVicSocialSci @UVicAnthro @UVicResearch

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Congrats to @KStajduhar of @UVicHsd #UVic 's newest Tier 1 @CRC_CRC on Palliative Approaches to Care in Aging and Community Health. @UVicResearch

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The Board of Governors voted not to accept the recommendation presented by Senate. We continue to encourage everyone to wear masks in indoor spaces where you may be in close proximity to others, or anywhere you feel more comfortable to do so.

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✨ We hope 2021 sparks a time of new adventures, opportunity and accomplishments. Happy New Year! ✨

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We remain committed to offering in-person education beginning Jan. 24.

Our return to in-person learning - University of Victoria

UVic remains committed to returning to offering in-person education beginning January 24.

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Due to forecasted weather conditions, all classes are cancelled today starting at 3:30 p.m. Campus services including the Libraries, CARSA, computing labs, and retail food outlets will close at 4:30 p.m.

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Today, @FishOceansCAN announced $46.5M in funding to #UVic ’s @Ocean_Networks ! Check out the @UVicResearch in action. 🔗 #climateaction

Advancing ocean protection - University of Victoria

Canada's advancement of ocean science and innovation continues to go from strength-to-strength with the expansion of Ocean Networks Canada's world-leading deep sea and coastal ocean observatories and...

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Four UVic graduate students named #VanierCanada Graduate Scholars and each will receive $50,000 in funding over 3 years. Congrats @aimollison @gilliancarleton @jessen_tyler and Jasmine Dionne. 👉 @CIHR_IRSC #VanierScholars @UVicResearch

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Sunny fall days at UVic.

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Great to see @DrWillerth and her lab contributing to help @VanIslandHealth and our community!

Dr. Willerth

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We are #3dprinting bands as part of face shields for ⁦ @VanIslandHealth ⁩ @uvic ⁦ @UVicECS ⁩ ⁦ @UVicCBR ⁩ - great community effort!

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Effective Sept. 8, UVic is recommending that everyone wear a mask in public indoor spaces on campus such as hallways, stairways, entryways and other high-traffic areas where physical distancing can’t be maintained for longer than brief periods. More:

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The university flags have been lowered in memory of the 215 children whose bodies have been discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation territory.

Flags lowered in honour of 215 Indigenous children who died at the Kamloops Indian Residential...

The university flags were lowered on May 28 in memory of the 215 children whose bodies have been discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First...

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Join us at noon for a Sacred Fire ceremony, cultural drumming & singing to offer support to students, staff, faculty and Elders as we honour the 215 Indigenous children found at a former residential school in Kamloops, BC. LIVE 👉

215+ - University of Victoria - University of Victoria

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Our hearts go out to the Muslim members of our community and around the world following the horrific violence in Christchurch, New Zealand. Hatred and intolerance strike at the fundamental values we treasure and affects every one of us. #NewZealandMosqueAttack

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We are saddened to hear that first-year UVic student Roja Omidbakhsh is among the victims of the Tehran plane crash Wednesday. UVic extends its deepest condolences as we join in mourning her loss.

UVic student reported among Tehran plane crash victims - University of Victoria

The university community is saddened to hear that a female first-year student from the University of Victoria is among the victims of the Tehran air crash Wednesday.

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This just in 👇 #UVic has been recognized by @timeshighered as a global leader for its impact on the world’s most pressing issues. #globalgoals #SDGs Read more:

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The University of Victoria will be closed Monday, June 28 due to extreme temperatures. People will not be required to work on campus or remotely except in limited situations & to maintain services necessary for the continued operation & safety of campus.

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UVic PhD student Jasmine Dionne has received a $180,000 Trudeau scholarship for her work with the Cree, Metis, Chipewyan and Dene community of Saka Wiyiniwak to reimplement Indigenous legal principles addressing gender violence.

Trudeau scholar addresses gender violence - University of Victoria

Can Indigenous diplomatic legal principles help lead communities away from gender violence? Jasmine Dionne, a UVic PhD student in political science, is working with the Cree and Metis community of...

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A big thank you to the UVic Facilities Management staff who have worked hard over the past few days to keep up with the snowfall.

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A Sacred Fire has been lit on the #UVic campus as we honour the 215 Indigenous children found at a former residential school in Kamloops, BC. The sacred fire will be kept going for 24 hours a day until noon on Friday, June 4. 🧡

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❄️ Thanks to all our hard working crews clearing roadways and pathways this morning on campus ❄️

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UVic students have a message for their fellow students. Physical social distancing is important now more than ever. #plankthecurve #stayathomesavelives #stayhome #flattenthecurve @JustinTrudeau @CanadianPM

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Big news! 🎉 The 2022 Leiden ranking has recognized #UVic as a top Canadian university in open access publishing, making science and scholarship findings accessible and affordable.

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In light of protests against Trans+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ content in Canadian K-12 schools taking place in cities across Canada today, Sept. 20, read UVic's statement in support of Trans+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities: 🔗:

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On March 8, 2021, UVic joins the world to celebrate International Women's Day, a global day recognizing the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. #IWD2021 #ChoosetoChallenge

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The first confirmed case of COVID-19 has been reported in the Vancouver Island region. Currently, no cases of COVID-19 have been reported at UVic. The university is open and is continuing to monitor the situation closely. Read more:

First case of COVID-19 reported in region - University of Victoria

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 has been reported in the Vancouver Island region. Currently, no cases of COVID-19 have been reported at the University of Victoria. The university is open and is...

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Alumna Marion Buller—influential Indigenous legal scholar and the chief commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls—named 12th #UVic chancellor.

Indigenous jurist named next UVic chancellor - University of Victoria

Renowned Indigenous jurist and alumna Marion Buller is named UVic's next chancellor. The appointment reflects and advances UVic's commitment to being open to learning and doing things in a new way to...

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Congratulations to Holocaust historian Charlotte Schallié ( @uvic_geru @holocaust_art ), whose book "But I Live: Three Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust" ( @UTPress ) has won the 2022 Canadian Jewish Literary Award @cjlawards for Biography/Memoir!

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Today, Feb. 11, 2021 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. On this day, UVic joins the world in celebrating the women and girls who are leading innovation. @UVicScience @baumlab @TheElviraLab @greensafewater_ @UVicECS #womeninscience

Women in science at UVic

February 11, 2021 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. On this day, UVic joins the world in celebrating the women and girls who are leadin...

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Today, students, faculty and staff are participating in nationwide action to urge the federal government to increase funding for graduate students and post-doctoral scholars. ℹ️

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UVic has risen to second place in the comprehensive category for Maclean's Canadian university rankings.

Ranking & reputation - University of Victoria - University of Victoria

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We are strongly urging our students to act responsibly and not gather in large numbers on campus property for parties. This behaviour jeopardizes a safe start to the school year for students, faculty and staff.

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There is a fan club growing for @UVicHumanities @UVicLinguistics ASL instructor Nigel Howard who was featured in this @VancouverSun article about being the sign-language interpreter for Dr. Bonnie Henry's COVID-19 briefings.

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Drop in for cake & conversation to celebrate the reappointment of Chancellor @RogersShelagh . Sept. 26: 3:15-4:15pm. Petch Fountain.

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"Indigenous women are not only central but constitutive to Indigenous governance and self-determination, to Indigenous law, and to the rest of Canada.” @UVicLaw 's Val Napoleon at a recent @ppforumca event. #IndigenousCanada #reconciliation

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🎉Congratulations to two amazing #UVic research stars: @UVicScience 's Ian Manners who receives the Royal Society of Canada's Henry Marshall Tory Medal AND to the newest Alice Wilson Award winner, @UVicSocialSci postdoc, Sarah Wagner! 👉 @RSCTheAcademies

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The painting “Missing you, my sister” by @LouannNeel1 is dedicated to Indigenous women & girls who are missing or murdered - we miss you every day and will speak your names until justice is served. More about #RedDressDay events, resources & supports:

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UniversityOfVictoria

@uvic

3 years

The Sacred Fire lit on June 1 was tended to 24h a day until noon on June 4 when it was allowed to extinguish on its own. Hundreds of people came by and wrote messages to the 215 children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. 🧡 📸: Armando Tura

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UniversityOfVictoria

@uvic

3 years

The 2021 UVic Orange Shirt Day t-shirts, designed by @blueravenart , are now on sale @uvicbookstore . 100% of the profits from the sale of the t-shirts support the Elders Engagement Fund, Witness Blanket Project and the Orange Shirt Day Society. 👉

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UniversityOfVictoria

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7 years

Another step to #reconciliation and in #UVic ’s longstanding commitment to the #Indigenous communities of Canada, @UViclaw launches its #Indigenous law program. Thanks to the support of many including @perrybellegarde & the #AFN , @SenSincmurr and @govbc .

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UniversityOfVictoria

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6 years

Join Chancellor @RogersShelagh , Indigenous leaders, community members and scholars to mark this historic moment as we celebrate the launch of the world’s first Indigenous law degree. Reserve your free tickets now: @UVicLaw #UVic

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UniversityOfVictoria

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9 years

Seen at #uvic today: a fawn being born right outside an office window. http://t.co/SujDvKignA

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UniversityOfVictoria

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4 years

For the fourth consecutive year, UVic holds second place among Canada’s comprehensive schools in the @macleans University Rankings for 2021.

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8 years

A few photos of campus this morning. #UVic #yyj

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UniversityOfVictoria

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3 years

Congratulations to @UVicEducation 's Dr Onowa McIvor ( @McIvorO ) and Dr Paul Whitinui ( @PWhitinui ), who recently received The Order of Service to Indigenous Education award from the World Indigenous Nations High Education Consortium (WINHEC)!

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UniversityOfVictoria

@uvic

4 years

In the first ever VIRTUAL investiture of the #OrderofCanada , UVic Indigenous language prof emerita Lorna Wanósts'a7 Williams, said the moment was extra special b/c daughter Megan was there to assist @GGJuliePayette put the medal on her. Congrats, Dr. Williams! 📸: Daniel Nevin

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UniversityOfVictoria

@uvic

4 years

🎓Congratulations to the Class of 2020! 🎓 Take a sneak peak of your UVic grad box which is on its way to you! Don’t forget to share your #uvicgrad moments. Be sure to search the special set of UVic Grad 2020 GIFs launched this week! #uvic #thisisuvic #graduation

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