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In Pursuit of Knowledge - Winter
In Pursuit of Knowledge - Winter
Course Series
Designed to acquaint you with UVic faculty and their many areas of interest, this series will introduce you to a wide variety of topics.
You may register for individual sessions or receive a discount for the full series registration.
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Sessions
The Prime Minister’s Office in Canada: From Sanctuary to Command
This talk examines the unexpected origins of the Prime Minister’s office in the 1920s and 1930s, its restructuring in the 1960s, and its eventual emergence as a centre of decision-making filled with unelected advisors.
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Want to Save the Planet? Eat Better Food
Agriculture is the world’s single largest driver of climate change and the sector most affected by it. Agricultural irrigation has doubled in the past 50 years and now consumes greater than 70 per cent of global freshwater withdrawals while synthetic fertilizer use increased 500 per cent.
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What is the Meaning of Suffering?
It is impossible to live a life without suffering. Yet, we all respond to suffering in different ways; it means something different to different people.
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Refund Policy: A full course refund will only be provided if you withdraw from a course prior to the course start date. For courses with more than one class, a refund, less a minimum $15 administrative fee may be issued if you withdraw prior to the second class. Depending on your method of payment, a refund will be either mailed to you or credited to your credit card.