UVic Supports the United Way- events for the whole
community
- UVic Libraries Book and Record Sale. Friday, November 16 & Saturday, November 17 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Michele Pujol room at the Student Union Building. The annual book and record sale coordinated by UVic Libraries is the biggest on-campus fundraiser for the United Way. Support the United Way of Greater Victoria by purchasing donated books and records, all sorted by volunteers from UVic and the community.
- Hearts and Hands Craft Fair. Tuesday, November 20 in the University Centre lobby. You can always find unique, handmade gifts offered by artisans from the UVic community and support the United Way at the UVic Hearts and Hands Craft Fair.
- That Chemistry Show will serve up mad science and cool tricks to delight kids of all ages on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Bob Wright Centre, room A150. Tickets cost $9.75. They are available in advance at the UVic Ticket Centre or at the door. All proceeds go to the United Way of Greater Victoria.
President’s Distinguished Lectures and Special Convocations-
free and open to the public
- The President’s Distinguished Lectures will feature three captivating authors and thinkers, beginning in December. The first of these lectures, on Dec. 4, highlights the experiences that have shaped George Dyson’s influential reflections on the history and philosophy of science and technology. George Dyson is well-known in diverse sectors as an internationally acclaimed historian and philosopher of science and technology. His fourth book, Turing’s Cathedral, was published earlier this year and serves as a “creation myth for the digital universe.” Free tickets can be reserved in advance through the UVic Ticket Centre online, at auditorium.uvic.ca/tickets or by phone: 250-721-8480.
UVic Supports
Leadership Victoria – nominations for awards open until November 30th
- The Victoria Leadership Awards are looking for deserving recipients in Greater Victoria who exemplify the term “community hero” for its annual recognition of people who have made a difference in the region. Now is the community’s chance to nominate an exemplary community hero in one of eight award categories. All nominations must be received by 4 pm, Friday, November 30th, 2012. See http://www.leadershipvictoria.ca/v_awards.html
Has your home
heating oil tank been inspected?
- UVic’s Environmental Law Clinic has worked with the Gorge Tillicum Community Association to propose a solution to this important environmental challenge. Based on a review of what other jurisdictions have done to address the problem, the clinic recommends that the province and local governments legislate:
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Mandatory regular inspection of tank systems.
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Establishment of government-issued ID tag systems that confirm a tank and
system is in good shape and not obsolete. Delivery of fuel to tanks without a
valid tag should be prohibited.
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Minimum physical standards for tanks and plumbing, and maximum life spans for
heating-oil tanks.
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A requirement that installers of new home heating systems ensure that existing
oil tanks are properly decommissioned. Note that this is not just an
environmental problem. It is also a serious issue for any homeowner who has an
oil tank on their property. Most homeowner insurance policies do not cover such
oil spills, and these spills can be extraordinarily expensive. For example, in
one recent B.C. spill, the property owner faced a clean-up cost of more than $200,000.
Such accidents have the potential to bankrupt a family.
