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$3m grant allows UVic to assist those with disabilities

A new, $3-million grant from the BC government will allow the University of Victoria’s CanAssist program to expand its leading-edge technology projects and help more British Columbians with disabilities. CanAssist is a disabilities assistance program that develops and delivers technology, devices and services to improve the quality of life for those with special needs.

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Medical educator wins national award

Kathy Gaul, a faculty member with the University of Victoria’s School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education (ESPH) and the Island Medical Program (IMP) is this year’s winner of the CAME (Canadian Association for Medical Education) Certificate of Merit Award.

Election opens Tuesday for next UVic chancellor

Voting begins Tuesday, May 20, for the 10th chancellor of the University of Victoria in a month-long process that closes on Friday, June 20. Members of the University of Victoria convocation are eligible to cast ballots.

Tibet and the torch - Model UN students tackle tough issues

Representing China in the face of international criticism over treatment of Tibet and the Olympic torch relay PR nightmare was all in a day’s work for a group of University of Victoria students, recently returned from New York where they participated in the National Model United Nations Conference.

New Canadian network links community-based researchers

Community-based researchers across now have an alternative to working in isolation, thanks to a new network being announced today as the third national Community-University Exposition (CUexpo) wraps up at the University of Victoria.

Mearns Centre opening

UVic’s new William C. Mearns Centre for Learning honours one of UVic’s founders who was also instrumental in establishing the university’s Gordon Head campus. The centre expands the ability of the UVic Libraries to meet the challenge of a technological age.

Black Scholarships

A new scholarship program established by David Black, president and owner of Black Press—Canada’s largest independent newspaper company—will assist students throughout BC who are planning to pursue a bachelor of commerce degree at UVic.