May 2013 Update

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

 

Astronomy Open House

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/

UVic Plant Sale- Sunday, May 5 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

Bonanza for Green Thumbs

 

 

It’s the time of year when UVic’s McKinnon Gym transforms from a basketball mecca to a giant gardening centre. Volunteers are gearing up for the annual UVic Plant Sale. The usual wall-to-wall selection will be enhanced this year with deer-resistant plants and even more plants propagated from UVic’s renowned Finnerty Gardens. The sale, organized by the Friends of Finnerty Gardens, generates funds to support ongoing enhancements of Finnerty Gardens and its vast collection of rare rhododendrons and countless other varieties of plants, trees and shrubs.

What: 2013 UVic Plant Sale

When: Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: McKinnon Gym, UVic

 

Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Shoppers are advised to arrive early for best selection and to bring their own packing boxes for the trip home.

UVic is accessible by sustainable travel options including transit and cycling.

Parking info and campus maps: www.uvic.ca/maps.