CanAssist App Promotes Independence
After
suffering a brain injury a few years ago, Jordan Pimentel has found it
difficult to focus on the steps required to complete many of the tasks of daily
life. Earlier this year, the young man began using a software app developed by
CanAssist at the University of Victoria called CanPlan which enables
users to break down any task into a sequence of easy-to-follow steps. The free
version of CanPlan supports up to three tasks, while the full
version ($44.99) supports an unlimited number. The app operates on Apple’s
iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. See: http://communications.uvic.ca/releases/tip.php?date=23042013#1462
Four Exhibits In One
This
year’s annual Masters of Fine Art Graduate Exhibition
is actually four solo shows in one. Contemporary artists Hilary Knutson, Chris
Lindsay, Yang Liu and Paola Savasta represent the latest talent emerging from
the University of Victoria’s Department of Visual Arts. The exhibit runs from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 3 through to May 11 (open weekends 1:00 to 5:00
p.m.) in the Visual Arts Building at UVic. Admission is free and everyone is
welcome. http://finearts.uvic.ca/visualarts/
2013 UVic Plant Sale
It’s
the time of year when the McKinnon Gym transforms from a basketball mecca to a
giant gardening centre. Volunteers are gearing up for the annual UVic Plant
Sale organized by the Friends of Finnerty Gardens. Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m at the McKinnon Gym, UVic. http://www.uvic.ca/finnerty/assets/docs/PlantSale2013.pdf
Don't miss the stars! Come to the Astronomy Open House every
Wednesday from 9pm - 10pm (May to August). Bob Wright Centre Building- 5th
floor. Free and open to the public. More information at 250-721-7700.
Welcome High School Recognition Ceremonies.
Congratulations
and best wishes to all of the high school students who will be celebrating
their Recognition Ceremonies and Graduations at the UVic Farquhar Auditorium in
May and June.
Congress of the Humanities- Big Thinking Speakers
The
Big Thinking lecture series provides an opportunity for prominent public
intellectuals to present their ideas. All sessions are open and free
to the public as part of UVic’s 50th Anniversary and the generous of Congress
sponsors. Starts June 1st. See http://uviccongress2013.ca/program/speakers/
For a calendar of more free community events
see http://events.uvic.ca/