The City Talks

Making Healthy & Equitable City Planning Work: Lessons from Three Continents

by Jason Corburn, College of Environmental Design and School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley

Thursday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Legacy Art Gallery | 630 Yates Street | Victoria

Admission is free of charge and open to the public.

A distinguished lecture series sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Committee for Urban Studies.

For more information: www.TheCityTalks.ca 

UPCOMING FORUM EXAMINES IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE IN THE CAPITAL REGION

FORUM EXAMINES IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE IN THE CAPITAL REGION: The University of Victoria and the Capital Regional District (CRD) are hosting a special two-day event. “A New Leaf: Turning to our Region’s Future” will re-ignite the region’s sustainability strategy by exploring the effects of changing demographics on how the region can shape its future. This UVic 50th anniversary event kicks off with a free public lecture on the evening of Feb. 21 followed by a full-day discussion forum on Feb. 22, where attendance is by registration.

“As we move from a Regional Growth Strategy to a Sustainability Strategy, this event will contribute to a better understanding of how demographic trends will impact the economy, climate action and community health,” says Robert Lapham, CAO of the CRD. 

The free public lecture “Creating a Welcoming, Diverse and Sustainable Community”will be delivered by Dr. Caroline Andrew, Director of the Centre on Governance at the University of Ottawa and a nationally recognized expert on urban planning. Her presentation will highlight how people define and achieve goals for their communities. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. in UVic’s David Lam Auditorium (MacLaurin Building A144).

At the Feb. 22 forum, Dr. Andrew will be joined by Dr. Aleck Ostry, Canada Research Chair specializing in the social determinants of healthy communities, and Rob Barrs, principal, Golder Sustainable Communities Group, who is the lead consultant on the Regional Sustainability Strategy. In a panel-style plenary, these experts will square off under the guidance of moderator Rob Abbott, Executive Director, Carbon Neutral Government and Climate Action Outreach, Ministry of the Environment, to discuss the effects of regional demographic trends, with an eye to tools and tactics for creating future healthy and vibrant communities. Forum participants will discuss the topics in more detail at facilitated breakout sessions.

“The university is pleased to have partnered with a number of municipal representatives in organizing and facilitating this discussion forum,” says Michael Miller, UVic Associate Vice-President of Research. “As we celebrate our 50th anniversary we look forward to active collaboration with the community for many years to come.”

No registration is required for the public lecture. Visit www.uvic.ca/newleaf for further information and to register for the discussion forum.

UVic Alumni Week - Feb 3 to 9

ANNUAL ALUMNI WEEK: FEB. 3 TO 9

The University of Victoria’s sixth annual Alumni Week, from Feb. 3 to 9, features a full set of events—from a special tribute to 50 alumni who contributed to UVic’s growth in its first 50 years to practical workshops on online identity protection and dining etiquette.

“UVic graduates play all kinds of leadership roles in their communities. Alumni Week is a way to acknowledge and celebrate those efforts,” says Terry Cockerline, director of Alumni Relations. “We’re excited to work with the volunteers of the UVic Alumni Association as well as the university’s faculties and departments to present a great mix of events for the whole week.”

On Feb. 7, the Alumni Who Made a Difference event at the Fairmont Empress Hotel and hosted by Chancellor Murray Farmer, BA ’68, will celebrate 50 alumni who have demonstrated citizenship on behalf of the university through their volunteer efforts and support.

On Feb. 4, in a Managing Your Online Identity workshop, Victoria Police Staff Sergeant Darren Laur and UVic psychology student Brandon Laur will discuss taking ownership of personal digital information, maintaining personal safety and avoiding online embarrassment.

And the Feb. 8 Dining Etiquette seminar—complete with four-course meal—will guide students and alumni through the subtleties of table manners, especially where business relationships and networking are concerned.

The complete list of nearly 20 Alumni Week events, along with registration information, isonline.

UVic alumni are also eligible to enter online for the grand prize draw for a $2,500-flight voucher courtesy of UNIGLOBE Geo Travel.

Alumni by the numbers: Since 1963, UVic has awarded 106,000 degrees, diplomas or certificates…Nearly 32,000 UVic alumni reside in Greater Victoria…and around the world, UVic grads are located in 130 countries.

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