Do you know a special grad?
Fall convocation is almost here and The Ring is looking for interesting
stories to show the world just how special UVic graduates are. We’re
looking for fall 2000 graduands who have an unusual background, have
overcome adversity to earn their degree, or have made significant contributions
to the university, community or their discipline. If you know of a grad
who fits this description, please contact The Ring at 721-7641/7636
or e-mail vshore@uvic.ca. All
we need is the student’s name and contact information, along with
a brief description of his or her achievements, and we’ll take
it from there.
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Among friends
In Bangkok in late September, UVic was presented with the Friend of Thailand Award for 2000. The honour, awarded by the Thai government, recognizes UVic’s longstanding research and exchange partnerships with 11 universities, research institutes and colleges in the country. Last November, in a special convocation held in Bangkok, UVic conferred upon His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand an honorary doctor of science degree. The retiring Consul-General of Thailand in Vancouver, Chamni Ridthiprasart, nominated the university for the Friend of Thailand Award.
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Vikes vie for field hockey title
The Vikes women’s field hockey will look to capture their ninth national championship this weekend as they host the CIAU national championships. The Vikes finished second in the Canada West championships and are seeded third overall in the six-team tourney. Their pool includes Nova Scotia’s Saint Mary’s University and the arch-rival Thunderbirds from the University of British Columbia. The Vikes will have played UBC in their first game before The Ring goes to press on Thursday and play their second game against Saint Mary’s on Friday at 10:30 a.m. All games take place on the turf behind McKinnon gym with the finals being played on Sunday at 1p.m.
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Committee seeks comments
The term of the current vice president academic and provost ends on July 31, 2001. The committee to appoint a vice president is seeking your views on how the criteria and position profile have changed or will change in the future. For more information, go online to http://web. uvic.ca/univsec/VPACCommittee00.html. Comments should be sent to Sheila Sheldon Collyer, university secretary at sscunsec@uvic.ca, or to any member of the committee (listed on the Web site). The deadline for comments is Nov. 17.
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