Camosun celebrates Pi(e) Day
On Thursday, March 13, pies made by Camosun Culinary Arts students were used in a pie eating contest to celebrate Pi. The world’s most famous irrational number, Pi’s first three digits are 3.14, which is why March 14 is known as Pi Day. The delicious day took place at the Centre for Business and Access at Interurban.
Camosun honours Open Education week
The Camosun library and the college’s Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning recently celebrated Open Education Week. And continuing throughout March, the libraries on both the Interurban and Lansdowne campuses will feature a display of open education resources authored by Camosun instructors. Available resources will also include information on how students can access open textbooks and what they provide. Open education is an initiative to provide students with more zero textbook cost courses, allowing for affordable learning.
Camosun students volunteer for Goddess Run
Students in Camosun’s Sport Management program volunteered for the Goddess Run, a charity run which raises funds and awareness for Victoria Women’s Transition House and Victoria Hospice, this year. On March 2, 850 participants ran five or 10 kilometres around Saanich’s Elk and Beaver Lake Park. Since 2012, the annual run has raised $280,000 for charity partners with the support of over 15,000 runners.
Athletic and Exercise Therapy Clinic celebrates 10 year anniversary
This March, Camosun’s Athletic and Exercise Therapy Clinic (AET) marked 10 years since its establishment. Located in the Pacific Institute for Sport Education on the college’s Interurban campus, the AET clinic supports the Athletic & Exercise Therapy program with a learning environment tailored to students’ needs within the program. Students of the program provide clientele with appointments within the clinic regarding immediate care, reconditioning of musculoskeletal injuries, and health assessments for prevention and management of chronic disease.
VIU students’ union advocates for removal of university president
The Vancouver Island University Students’ Union board of directors has called for the immediate removal of Vancouver Island University president Deborah Saucier. The student union blames Saucier for “severe financial mismanagement, failed capital projects, and a leadership approach that has isolated students, faculty, and staff from decision-making,” according to a British Columbia Federation of Students press release. The student union says it is calling on the university’s board of governors to initiate a transparent, inclusive, and open process to appoint new leadership.
Saanich prepares for earthquakes
After experiencing three earthquakes in the last month, the District of Saanich wants residents to feel prepared. The Saanich Emergency Program, a division of the Saanich Fire Department, is offering free virtual emergency preparedness presentations to help community members plan practically for potential larger shakes. Residents can join the next meeting, happening from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursday, April 10, on Microsoft Teams. To register, contact sep@saanich.ca or phone 250-475-7140.
Saanich launches new council voting tool
The District of Saanich recently announced the launch of a new online council voting dashboard tool. With the tool, residents can see how each councillor voted on specific topics at specific meetings. While this information was previously available, the new dashboard presents it in a more clear and transparent manner. See saanich.ca/agendas to view the dashboard.
Victoria names new Poet Laureates
The City of Victoria has named its new poet laureate and youth poet laureate in Kyeren Regehr and Shauntelle Dick-Charleson, respectively. The two serve as literary ambassadors in the positions, “sparking creativity and meaningful conversation across the city in 2025 and 2026,” according to a City press release. See victoria.ca/poetlaureate for more information.