University updates
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A message about the BC Coroner’s inquest from President Hall
Today is the first day of the BC Coroner’s inquest into the January 2024 passing of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, a first-year University of Victoria student living in residence. This is an important and welcome step as we seek to better understand the confluence of events and actions that resulted in Sidney’s…
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University flag lowered for Day of Mourning
The university flag will be lowered on Monday, April 28 to mark the Day of Mourning.
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Shaping our future through greater collaboration: Message from President Hall
Since 2020, I have been honored to be UVic’s president, and I am grateful for the trust the committee and…
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Kevin Hall reappointed to second term as UVIC president and vice-chancellor
Kevin Hall has been reappointed as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria for a second five-year term, starting…
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Results in from external review: Statement from President Hall
We now have the results of an external review initiated in the wake of Sidney McIntyre-Starko’s passing, conducted by lawyer…
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Interim report from the Special Advisor on Overdose Prevention & Response
In July 2024, I was appointed Special Advisor to the Provost on Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction. Since then, I’ve…
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Be safe and responsible on St. Patrick’s Day
Message from Jim Dunsdon, AVP Student Affairs Dear students, If you choose to celebrate over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, please…