Publications

Alumni publications – in print and online – keep you informed about UVic news, people, and research along with all of the latest alumni events and activities.

All of our publications are available free of charge. Just make sure we have your current mailing address and e-mail information. You can easily customize the types and formats of correspondence you wish to receive by completing our Mail and e-mail preference form.

Our publications are coordinated by Mike McNeney.

Torch magazine

The UVic Torch Alumni Magazine provides an ongoing link between the university and its graduates. The magazine reports on campus news, trends, and issues. It explores the latest advances in UVic-led research. And it provides news from alumni and the UVic Alumni Association.

The magazine is published in April and October and distributed to approximately 60,000 alumni and friends of the university. It is available in print (on FSC-certified paper stock) and online.

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News

UVic will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year and planning is well underway to mark the big occasion.

An astronomer, a geologist and a climatologist now have something special in common: honour for their work from the Royal Society of Canada.

The Gilian Sherwin Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching involves a rigorous assessment of teaching skills and commitment. The award’s tough to win, and the past recipients represent some of the finest teachers on campus. That’s what makes it prestigious and that’s why you should consider joining the nomination of an outstanding lecturer or instructor. Deadline’s Oct. 28. Nomination forms are right here.

Math educators and researchers in the Faculty of Education have released MathTappers, a series of free apps to help kids and their parents work out their math anxiety.

The Little Thai Place – with four locations around the capital region – is donating proceeds from their pre-packed meals to CanAssist, the UVic-based developer of technology and programs for people with special needs.

Events

Do you possess super-human potential? Join UVic neuroscientist Paul Zehr for a fun and enlightening talk on the science behind “Becoming Batman.”

We have Alumni events coming up in Seattle and Hong Kong.

Research

Video: Anthropology PhD student Genevieve von Petzinger talks about cave art and speaking at TEDGlobal 2011.

Pacific Ocean observatory pioneer Chris Barnes retired this summer. His leadership of the NEPTUNE Canada ocean network advanced marine science but one of the oddest surprises involved a rice cooker.

Benefits and Services

Did you know alumni are entitled to a one-time, one-year free membership at the University Club? Visit them online for information about club membership and benefits. Use your Alumni Card to get your new club membership card.

Keep in touch! Send an update for the Keeping in Touch section of the UVic Torch Alumni Magazine.

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@UVic e-news is a monthly newsletter presented by the UVic Alumni Relations office and the UVic Division of External Relations for alumni and friends of the university. We thank you for your continued interest in and support of the University of Victoria and the UVic Alumni Association.