Campus Services expands full-day daycare for 3 to 5-year olds, but cancels After School Care On Thursday, June 23, the Faculty Association learned that UVic’s After School Care Program, which currently has 45 spaces, will be closed permanently in June 2017.  A memo from Jim Forbes, Director of Campus Services.  While the cancellation will create 40 new full day care spaces for 3-5 year olds, the loss of After School Care may have a significant impact on our Members.  We…

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The University of Victoria Faculty Association stands in Solidarity with the families and friends of the LGBTQ community members killed or injured in the recent mass shooting at an Orlando, Florida nightclub. Our deepest sympathies go out to those most closely affected by this tragic act of hatred. This is a sad and stark reminder that violence and intolerance can make victims of us all.