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UniversityOfVictoria
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A top-ranked university on Canada’s West Coast, we're driven by our curiosity, engagement and innovative spirit to help solve the world's biggest problems.#UVic
Victoria, British Columbia
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    May 2, 2025
    Where in the world is #UVic? Nestled between the forest & the sea in beautiful Victoria, B.C. 🌲🌊 Find us online: 📍 IG: instagram.com/universityofvi… 📍 FB: facebook.com/universityofvi… 📍 LI: linkedin.com/school/univers… 📍 BSky: bsky.app/profile/uvic.ca 📍 TikTok:tiktok.com/@universityofv…
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Sep 14, 2019
    We are deeply saddened by the death of two UVic students last night. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the students’ families and loved ones, to whom we offer our sincerest condolences. The university is offering counselling and other supports. uvic.ca/news/topics/no…
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Mar 4, 2021
    Congrats to marine ecologist and conservation biologist Julia Baum @baumlab who is awarded UVic’s President’s Chair Award. 👏 ow.ly/OU3g50DPzmt
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Dec 13, 2021
    Effective Monday, we will no longer hold in-person exams. This is part of enhanced health and safety precautions being implemented in response to rising COVID-19 numbers. ow.ly/4mL750H90l0
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Sep 28, 2018
    Thank you to everyone who participated in #OrangeShirtDay at #UVic. #EveryChildMatters
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Feb 12, 2019
    Due to extreme weather conditions, the university will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 12. All classes are cancelled. Only services necessary for the continued operation and safety of the campus will be staffed.
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Mar 19, 2019
    The construction of a national centre for Indigenous law and reconciliation @UVicLaw received major funding support today with the federal government’s announcement of $9.1 million. ow.ly/5THE50nyx4q #Budget2019 #cdnpoli #reconciliation #uvic
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Feb 16, 2021
    We are excited to announce the creation of a new Indigenous leadership role at #UVic. We are honoured and grateful that Qwul'sih'yah'maht (Robina Thomas) has agreed to be the founding associate vice-president Indigenous starting later this spring. ow.ly/kBrO50DBZUU
    Photo of Qwul'sih'yah'maht (Robina Thomas). She is smiling and holding a drum painted with artwork by TEMOSEṈ.
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Oct 12, 2020
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Mar 14, 2020
    Update from President Cassels on COVID-19: Effective Monday, March 16, UVic is transitioning from face-to-face to alternative modes of instruction and evaluation for the remainder of this term. Read more: ow.ly/Z0jo50yLAKj
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Sep 30, 2019
    Thank you to everyone who participated in #OrangeShirtDay at UVic. #EveryChildMatters
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Dec 30, 2020
    Congratulations to @UVicLaw’s John Borrows for your appointment today by @GGJuliePayette as an Officer of the Order of Canada for your trailblazing work in #Indigenous law!
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Dec 7, 2021
    Acclaimed artist Carey Newman brings passion for decolonization & Indigenous resurgence to his new role as #UVic Impact Chair @UVicResearch for @uvic_visualarts + @AHVS_uvic @blueravenart #uvicarts #yyjarts ow.ly/BZT250H5GqS
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    UniversityOfVictoria
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    Apr 2, 2020
    UVic @BiomedicalUvic engineering professor @DrWillerth and her lab are 3D-printing bands as part of face shields for @VanIslandHealth to support their response to COVID-19. Thanks to @Coast_Capital for your donation to support this work. 🙏