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"On behalf of the University of Victoria, I'm sending thoughts and best wishes to his wife, Ellie, to his children, loved ones, and friends. His loss is felt deeply and his legacy will shine on.”
More from President Kevin Hall on John Horgan's legacy: https://t.co/Dba8q5wpBs
The University of Victoria joins communities across Canada in mourning the loss of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, former Senator, who passed away earlier today in Winnipeg, MB.
Learn more about his life and legacy: https://t.co/JMR3MmeHXs
Congrats to the 3 UVic research projects advancing climate science, manufacturing technologies, and utilizing new energy-efficient computing infrastructure with new support from @InnovationCA#JELF
✨Learn about the projects: https://t.co/lwtXdAbwZy
@CanadaOSC has announced its project to accelerate the adoption of AI in the ocean sector: Building Bridges. The project is a collaboration among four academic & non-profit partners across Canada, including @Ocean_Networks.
🔗 Climate traction at UVic: https://t.co/cAXERscg8T
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time for all Canadians—Indigenous, non-Indigenous, and newcomers—to reflect on and learn about the history, sacrifices, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Learn more: https://t.co/flEteDqvQ8
Randall Sobie uses Arbutus Cloud to process vast amounts of data from large international experiments. Thanks to $16.4M from @Alliance_Can and BCKDF, a renewed and expanded Arbutus will help him delve deeper into the fundamental properties of the universe. https://t.co/2P9vMvlrZU
UVic has been awarded $16.4M by the @Alliance_Canand the BC Knowledge Development Fund to renew the Arbutus Cloud computing infrastructure, supporting cutting-edge research in health care, clean energy, climate modelling and more. https://t.co/2RZAF13whb
@BrendaBaileyBC@ISED_CA
Heartbeats in the cloud: Xiaodai Dong’s innovation to send real-time, lifesaving ECG data from patient to physician gets a charge from $16.4M from @Alliance_Can & BCKDF to renew & upgrade the power, storage & processing of the Arbutus Cloud infrastructure.
https://t.co/2P9vMvlrZU
World-leading #uvic climate research gets at $4M boost in federal funding, the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) supports 2 #uvic projects advancing climate solutions @uvicgeography @UVicSocialSci#NFRF#CRCC#climate#seaweed#arctic#oceans https://t.co/DSTZikm0zd
Last weekend’s #NorthernLights danced in the skies—and were detected by compasses connected to @ocean_networks' subsea observatories!
Learn more 👉 https://t.co/7e3hxPOiVY
#KnowTheOcean
May 15: Message from President Hall
"On May 10, I provided an update regarding the encampment that was set up at the University of Victoria. The active threat that occurred yesterday at First Peoples House has prompted me to write again." (con't)
https://t.co/HGe4I6NCCj
UPDATE: This incident occurred near the Palestine Solidarity Encampment on the Quad. However, it is not yet known if the suspect was associated with the encampment.
More info: https://t.co/av90QIdlUW
CAMPUS WARNING: May 14, 12:45 p.m.
A person with a knife has been arrested near First Peoples House at the University of Victoria. Police and Campus Security are on site.
Please avoid the area.
More info: https://t.co/imkiXBQsRW
May 10: Message from President Hall:
“I would like to begin by recognizing the difficult discussions taking place on our campus in response to the Palestine Solidarity Encampment on the Quad.” (con’t)
Read full message: https://t.co/mrK2bhi8W0
On May 7, members of the encampment asked for support with an aggressive individual. Campus Security and Saanich Police escorted the individual off campus. The individual is not affiliated with UVic and is restricted from re-entering the property. https://t.co/qtA0fd54Dd
The majority of UVic buildings return to normal access during regular hours today.
We've heard many questions/concerns from our community and developed some FAQs about the encampment that might help.
https://t.co/dhfIIf2LqF
UVic has been in contact with members of the Palestine Solidarity encampment to discuss the Responsible Investment Policy & divestment.
We are committed to maintaining the safety of our community- if you are feeling impacted, supports are available.
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