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In Remembrance: Avril Taylor

Avril Taylor passed away on January 5, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was Co-Director of the English Language Centre (ELC) from 1998 to 2011, and had a profound, enduring impact on the Division of Continuing Studies’ programs and partnerships.

Building Temperatures

To help do our part to conserve natural gas this winter, UVic has lowered the thermostats in all buildings heated by natural gas.

In Remembrance: Nan Walmsley

We are sad to announce the passing of one of our most committed students, Nan Walmsley. Nan passed away peacefully at home, Sept. 13, surrounded by her family. She lived 97 fulfilling years.

Continuing Studies staff show their support for Humboldt Broncos

As tributes take place across the country, the staff of Continuing Studies show their support by honouring the victims and their families of the terrible crash that took place Friday night in northeastern Saskatchewan

5 Days of Action – A UVic Event to Promote Inclusion

During the week of March 19, UVic participated in the first ever 5 Days of Action. The goal of the event was to create meaningful and respectful dialogue on campus around equity, diversity and human rights and to actively engage the campus community in concrete actions to end discrimination, harassment and sexualized violence.

Happy Halloween from Continuing Studies!

We hope the morning was as delightfully frightful for you as it was for us. Today, Continuing Studies staff took part in our annual Halloween celebration, where the level of creativity seems to grow each year.

In Memoriam: Michael Booth

We are sad to announce the recent passing of one of our long-time instructors and friends, Dr. Michael Booth.

Orange Shirt Day: Sept. 28, 2017

On Sept. 28, along with many other UVic faculty, staff and students, the Continuing Studies team wore orange shirts to show respect for residential school survivors and their families, and commitment to the principle that every child matters.

Remembering Anita Jessop

Anita Lynn Jessop (née Fournier) June 15, 1953 – June 16, 2017 It is with a heavy heart that we mark the passing of one of our own, Anita Jessop.

Congratulations Grads of 2017!

We are so pleased to be awarding diplomas and professional certificates to 212 graduates from nine different program areas this week! We are so proud of each of you as we know all of the hard work, time, and personal sacrifice that went into this achievement.

Did you hear us on the radio?

This fall, we're running a series of ads on KOOL FM and the Ocean radio stations. If you haven't had a chance to hear them yet, you can listen to them here. Let us know what you think!

Making Sense of the 2016 US Election: There's a course for that!

With Trump’s official announcement of his vice-presidential running mate expected for Friday morning and the Republican National Convention kicking off on Monday, this next week is apt to get people talking, yet again, about the 2016 US electio

Teaching Opportunity: Climate Change in Ecological Restoration

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it's not." -Dr. Suess, The Lorax There's no better way to change the future, than to shape the minds of students today.

Random Acts of Learning: Forensic Anthropology

On Wednesday, June 29, our team hosted a "Random Act of Learning" at the Oaklands Sunset Market here in Victoria, BC.

IN THE NEWS: Airbnb 101

$84/hour! That’s what one study says is the average “salary” for someone who rents out their property as a vacation rental. Not bad, right?

Congratulations to all of our Continuing Studies graduates!

Amidst a myriad of convocation festivities taking place around campus this week, today stood out, in our division, as extra special as we celebrated nearly 200 Continuing Studies graduates receiving their certificates and diplomas.

Check out the view from here! Exciting changes at Continuing Studies

On April 21, a new addition was officially opened at the Continuing Studies Building on the corner of Ring and Gabriola Roads, UVic campus.

Welcome to our new website

Continuing Studies at UVic is proud to announce the launch of our new website. We hope you like it!

2016 Fall Calendar articles

Articles from the 2016 Fall Calendar.

2017 Sept-Dec Calendar articles

Continuing Studies at UVic has amazing instructors, program staff, and students. Read more about their personal stories and areas of expertise.

2017 Spring Calendar articles

It’s About Both the Journey AND the Destination For an avid traveler, the thought of finding a job that allows you to help others fall in love with travel, sounds pretty sweet, doesn’t it?