Community engagement
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Reflections on my time with the UVic United Way Campaign
For the past eight months I was fortunate enough to work a co-op placement as this year’s United Way Campaign Assistant at UVic. From generating campaign awareness to running events, I have had an unforgettable experience. Before applying for this position, I had no concept of United Way or the…
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Emergency Preparedness Week
Are you prepared for emergencies? Canada’s annual Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 4-10, 2025. It’s a great opportunity to…
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Connecting climate action champions
If climate action strength is found in numbers, then last week’s sold-out Victoria Climate Connections event was flexing some serious…
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Learning relational responsibility
Since the fall of 2023, students and community members have gathered at the University of Victoria to learn what it…
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2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
Environmental sustainability, clean technology and Inuit rights highlighted in this year’s group of remarkable grads A local scientist who analyzes…
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Earthquake preparedness at UVic
British Columbia is in an earthquake zone and it’s important that we’re prepared for when an earthquake strikes. Over the…
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lək̓ʷəŋən Paddle marks pledge in Commonwealth Games
The “lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Paddle” was received by Commonwealth Sport President Chris Jenkins during an official handover ceremony held at Canada…