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UVic scientist Dr. Cecilia Benoit appointed to Order of Canada
The sociologist was appointed to the Officer level, in recognition of “achievement and merit of a high degree,” which has led to policy change in Canada. UVic scientist and Professor Emerita of Sociology, Dr. Cecilia Benoit, was named an Officer of the Order of Canada...
Dr. Jules Gill-Peterson tapped as new Chair in Transgender Studies
Gill-Peterson, a historian by training, comes to UVic from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland After ten years as Chair in Transgender Studies, UVic Professor of Sociology Dr. Aaron Devor stepped down from the position. Dr Jules Gill-Peterson, an associate...
A student’s explainer of the BC Nurses Union strike
Student wellness nurses on campus were not affected by nursing strike, UVic spokesperson says On June 29, BC Nurses Union (BCNU) issued a 72-hour strike notice following the rejection of a tentative agreement reached between the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA)...
Board of Governors approves five-year capital plan and increase to international undergrad tuition
In a short fifteen minute meeting on June 29, the UVic Board of Governors voted to approve their accountability plan, policy updates, and the increase of international undergraduate tuition. Attached to the agenda was correspondence by Daniel Wang, a 4th-Year...Our Digital Print Issue
