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A pair of graduates from Peter B. Gustavson School of Business Cayra and Clio started the Every Leader Sustainability Education (ELSE). It is a nonprofit organization that inspires sustainability action and empowerment through accessible and action-oriented education for secondary school youth and newly independent young adults. Although they had to change their plans because of the pandemic, they believe the service is even more valuable now in these times of drastic chang...e. : Paulo Dait

"However, the more I create art, the more I realize how useful it can be to improve learning. When we shift our perspective on a concept, interesting things start to happen. The assignment becomes less of a task and more of a personal project something that could entertain us." MyUVic Life Blogger Ethan shares his poem inspired by biology in this blog post as part of a bonus assignment for one of his classes. Check it out below!

101 UVic Vikes student-athletes were named Vikes Honour Roll recipients and many U SPORTS Canada All-Canadians for 2019-20, breaking the record set in 2016-17. Golf's Katie Martens and rowing's Samuel Seshadri received the Provost Award for highest GPA. http://ow.ly/X9Uk50CpGjc

Through teaching, research, writing and numerous applied projects, Dr. John Borrows has helped transform Canada’s understanding of how Indigenous and non-Indigenous law can co-exist harmoniously. He co-created the world’s first joint degree program in Canadian Common Law & Indigenous Legal Orders and guides communities in reviving Indigenous legal principles and processes to address today’s challenges. Innovation in law delivers empowerment, better health, economic progress,... and renewed cultural vibrancy. Dr. Borrows is Anishinabe, a member of the Chippewa of the Nawash First Nation, and the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria. Dr. Borrows was awarded a 2020 Governor General’s Innovation Award. Nominated by the McConnell Foundation. Interview by Josie Sabatino (Spark Advocacy) Video produced by Jacqueline Milczarek for Rideau Hall Foundation

UVic’s art galleries closed due to COVID, including on an exhibition of dazzling textile art. Legacy is open again, providing safe and welcoming opportunities to engage one’s artistic curiosity. http://ow.ly/CNaY50Cjo4z

The Law Centre offers a critical service to a vulnerable segment of society, and at its heart is a robust student clinical program. The team of dedicated staff and capable law students forms one of the best legal clinics in the country. http://ow.ly/o48850CwNRR

Today is the day to actively engage in 5 Days of Action. Consider signing up for a last minute workshop, or reading or watching some of the resources we have curated for you. Thursday’s Call to Action is Engaging: Make UVic a more diverse, welcoming and inclusive place to study, work and live by taking part in activities and events that promote diversity and inclusion on campus. uvic.ca/5days

A reminder that the UVic campus will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 25 to Jan. 3. The campus officially re-opens on Jan. 4, 2021. Classes for the spring term begin on Monday, Jan. 11. The MOD dining facility will remain open during the winter break. More details: http://ow.ly/Crt050CJrx4

We are very grateful for this gift from the Kasapi family that will fund two new student scholarships for UVic students. https://www.uvic.ca//2020+gift-scholarships-kasapi+media-r

Help shape the design of the UVic Fraser Building Expansion for the @UVicLaw. The additional space will support a National Centre for Indigenous Laws. The online survey is live now until December 2nd: http://ow.ly/4Vdl50CqygQ

Thought you might need a few photos of this adorable campus visitor to help you head in to the weekend. The adorable golden retriever Sidney is part of a road schooling family that has made Vancouver Island their temporary home due to the travel restrictions. Because of this Sidney and her family visit UVic frequently because they love the campus and especially Finnerty Gardens. : instagram.com/juliakuei

Many people are are feeling more anxiety because of COVID-19. It’s normal to have more anxiety or stress than usual during this very challenging time. There are steps you can take to help manage anxiety: Focus on the things you can control like practicing good hand hygiene and wearing a mask... Take time to be outdoors being in nature and getting a little exercise can both be helpful in managing stress Reach out for more support if you need it from a friend, family member or a counsellor, doctor or nurse at the Student Wellness Centre More strategies for managing anxiety: http://ow.ly/KbAC50Cog2S #WellnessWednesday #BeKindBeCalmBeSafe

Did you know that UVic Engineering and Computer Science has a regular e-newsletter? Check out the fall 2020 edition and subscribe. http://ow.ly/w8FK50CqvAD UVic Engineering and Computer Science UVic Computer Science UVic Software Engineering

UVic biologists have discovered how some corals managed to survive a globally unprecedented heatwave, in a first-ever study that provides new hope for the long-term survival of coral reefs in the face of climate change http://ow.ly/CbMd50CHon8

In a year where it would seem impossible to come together, UVic Vikes student-athletes have found a way to make it happen. This past summer former Vikes men’s soccer captain Mackenzie Rigg was unexpectedly diagnosed with a Stage IV brain tumour. While the varsity teams were coping with a lack of a season and championship opportunity, they were able to come together for a different type of victory. In late-October student-athletes initiated a fundraiser for the Brain Tumour F...oundation of Canada. The first three days pushed totals over $23,000 raised in Mackenzie’s name. The goal became a moving target as support flooded in towards the scheduled Nov. 20-22 weekend where the varsity teams were slated to run 270-km collectively representing 27 new diagnoses of brain tumours each day. While only the varsity soccer teams, who are in the same training cohorts, were able to physically come together, participation poured in over the weekend from all over the country and even oversees. UVic Alumni across all sports and their family members and supporters joined in to run 5-km with #runformack. Fellow Canada West and U SPORTS Canadateams across many sports also hit the pavement running collectively and sharing the word about #VikesKickCancer. The fundraising totals were around $53,000 before the weekend run but totals now push over $68,000 unlocking the ability for a grant to be made in Mackenzie’s name and he will be able to select the specific type of tumour that will receive the research funds. Thanks to everyone who has supported this initiative and congratulations to UVic student-athletes Logan Fisher, Will Adams, Griffin Fougner-Rufus and Trinity Kettyls for organizing such a successful campaign, showing how while the pandemic doesn’t discriminate, there are still ways for everyone to come together. Donate: https://www.braintumour.ca/events/vikes-kick-cancer/ Follow: instagram.com/vikeskickcancer

BC Provincial Health Officer is asking residents to avoid non-essential travel. Avoid travel to other regions inside or outside of the province unless it is essential. Learn more: http://ow.ly/vmyu50Coruq

Interested in community-based art programs? Want to learn how to develop art-related events that positively impact individuals and communities? AE 314 - Introduction to Community Art Education might be the elective for you! This course is being offered online in Spring 2021 on Mondays from 1:30-4:20 PM. Learn more and register: http://ow.ly/inDF50BFWk1

Theatre student Justin Little invites you to follow along as he makes delicious sprinkle cookies, all the while explaining why donations to UVic, and in particular donations made on Giving Tuesday, are so important to the University of Victoria. Share this video to unlock $2 from UVic Giving Tuesday sponsors and visit all the ways you can participate throughout the day on Dec. 1 at uvic.ca/givingtuesday

In response to anti-Asian racism associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of UVic researchers including education professor Fred Chou, nursing professor Nancy Clark, child & youth care professor Jin-Sun Yoon, and psychology professor Catherine Costigan have developed a zine to act as a mental health and anti-racism resource for Asian youth. The zine, which discusses a range of topics such as self-care, intersectionality, and micro-aggressions, is available for free online here: http://ow.ly/7Smu50BDEcw

For the past few summers, the Tseshaht First Nation has generously collaborated with UVic archaeologist Iain McKechnie, co-director Denis St. Claire, Parks Canada the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre and Hakai Institute to bring UVic students into the field. An exciting outcome of this collaboration has been the isotopic analysis of domestic dog remains dating back 3,000 years including an ancient breed of ‘woolly dog’ on Keith Island (Kakmakimilh). http://ow.ly/RsIG50BKj6w

Are you graduating this semester? Times of transition can be especially hard. Recent graduate, Xaviere, shares her experience graduating from UVic and what she learned on the Student Mental Health Blog: http://ow.ly/bEBq50CfQ3a

We’re so proud of UVic’s Science Venture, which provided 55 week-long STEM summer camps to more than 1,600 young people at no cost to families. With camps going online this summer, parents played a vital role to the program’s incredible success. Science Venture provides high-quality, year-round STEM programming to thousands of children and youth on Vancouver Island each year.... https://www.uvic.ca//2020sep-science-ventures-summer-a-sma @UVicECS University of Victoria Faculty of Science University of Victoria Faculty of Education Actua

Marissa is back for her second year of vlogging to help students with academic and student life. Today she is talking about 5 study tips for online learning at home. If you're intereseted in joining the vlog team so you can learn to make videos like Marissa, reach out to UVic at [email protected] or send us a message!

Have you used the Math and Stats Assistance Centre or belong to the faculty of social work, nursing, and health information science? Mathematician Betty Kennedy was pivotal in the founding of these schools! Betty Kennedy contributed so much to the university over the course of her life, transforming the lives of those whom she taught, worked with and mentored. With this endowed chair, her contributions will be felt well beyond our community, creating a truly global impact on the scientific community." Learn more about how the late Betty Kennedy contributed to UVic in the past and continues to today!

It's Monday! What are you tackling this week? : Kevin Light

Are you interested in learning about trends and lessons from COVID-19? This November, UVic will be cohosting a virtual forum with the Senate of Canada to explore topics and issues on the theme of bridging divides in this time of COVID-19. Read more about the Victoria Forum below!