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Pandemic alumni return to UVic for in-person convocation
On an overcast morning in early June, the University of Victoria held its first convocation of the year. That morning was long-awaited by the robed graduates who gathered in the…
B.C. to decriminalize possession of certain illegal drugs in 2023
Recently, the B.C. government announced that a three-year exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) has been granted to the province.
UVic nursing students call for change amidst staffing shortages
UVic nursing students are calling on the university and the provincial government to better support them amid staffing shortages on the island.
Markets, concerts, and events in Victoria this summer
Here are some of the markets, festivals, and concerts that people can enjoy in Victoria this summer. Keep in mind, these are only a few highlights, and there will be…
Climate cafe series led by UVic students a safe community space for unburdening climate anxiety
The idea to launch climate cafes in Victoria began with discussions between Severin Odland, a UVic graduate student in environmental psychology, his partner, and their friends. They realized they were…
UVic Libraries to completely upgrade search interface over summer
UVic Libraries is undergoing a major system upgrade. The change, happening on June 28, will include a new integrated library system and search interface.
Student representatives on Board of Governors resign, citing discontent with UVic leadership
On May 8, both the undergraduate and graduate student representatives on UVic's Board of Governors (BoG) resigned, citing discontent with the university's leadership.
UVSS elections sees lowest voter turnout ever, delayed Board nominations
“[E]lections aren’t cool,” reads this year’s UVSS electoral report — a document created by the independent Electoral Office to analyze the outcomes.Our Digital Print Issue
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