Living Learning Communities

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In its second year at UVic. Options for incoming students to choose a type of community that may fit with their interests in community, learning and sustainability.

Following your bliss: Career changing

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Charles Ross and the One Man Star Wars Talks about the most successful gig, The One Man Star Wars Trilogy,  he’s ever had.. from an unexpected source.  Interesting that in 2012 the Lord of the Rings folks did invite Charles

Volunteering at the Belfry Theatre

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Such a clear description of the atmosphere, culture and conversation whenever we come to the Belfry

Divest UVic

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As I was riding through campus on a rainy Friday afternoon I saw these three students with a table. I decided to stop and offer to record the story. Divest UVic is part of an international move to urge institutions

Grade 4 teaching moment

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A greater respect for the learning capacity of her students. The teacher is not responsible for all the learning they do.

B4Play: Venus in Fur

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A theatre buff’s look at the role theatre plays in considering of important issues. Specifically she looks at the big issues presented in Venus in Fur.

Using technology to support Gabriola economy

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Supporting through developing Gabriola Dollars through using a community way model.

Classroom Moment: connecting with old students

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Making a connection with students from all over the world, that he taught in his 30+ years of working in alternative education.

Learning about business

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The manager of a plant store talks about the ‘draw’ to working directly with entrepreneurs rather than attending a school, as a means to learning how to do business..

Making a difference through gardening

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A co-worker introduced her to a neighbour who once had an epic garden, and cannot tend to it anymore.