UVic announces Chair in Transgender Studies

UVic announces Chair in Transgender Studies

UVic announced the establishment of a new Chair in Transgender Studies on Friday, Jan. 15. Dr. Aaron Devor will be installed as the inaugural chair in UVic’s Faculty of Social Sciences for five years, thanks in part to a donation of $1 million USD from the Tawani...
UVic announces Chair in Transgender Studies

2015 Martlet news in review

It was a huge year for news at UVic, and the Martlet was right there to cover it. While this is not an extensive review of the year’s events, these are some of the more notable stories that unfolded (and continue to unfold). Mar. 19— Victoria’s Day of Action Against...

First 2016 board meeting quick, to the point

The first day back to classes is often fraught with excitement, anxiety, and several fresh cups of coffee to help ease the transition into 8:30 a.m. classes, but the first Board of Directors meeting of 2016 was remarkably quiet. Board reports, or lack thereof Reports...
UVic announces Chair in Transgender Studies

5 better names for your baby in 2016

According to the B.C. Ministry of Health, 2014’s top baby names for girls in B.C. was Olivia, with Ethan topping the list for boys. And while stats for 2015 haven’t been released yet, it’s looking like Olivia and Oliver may be the frontrunners. C’mon, parents. Olivia?...