U in the Ring

This episode reviews the University of Victoria as both an academic institution and a business. Gayle Gorrill, vice-president of the Department of Finances and Operations, explains how some financial decisions are made. CFUV correspondent Rachael sits down with Alberto, a former co-op student at the university of Victoria. Theme music for U in the ring is composed and performed by Toe. This episod...

This episode of U in the Ring features stories and viewpoints on the UVSS Elections. Host Salma and CFUV Correspondent Bronwyn speak with students to find out what they know about this year’s elections. CFUV correspondent Izzy speaks with former UVSS Lead Director Sky Losier to learn more about the inner workings of student government. Theme music for U in the ring is composed and performed by Toe...

This episode of U in the Ring focuses on stress, and how to handle the stress of student life. CFUV Correspondent Anabelle speaks with UVic Multifaith Service’s Henri Locke to learn more about the benefits of meditation when it comes to handling stress. CARSA spinning instructor Vanessa talks to CFUV correspondent Rachael about how fitness can lower your stress levels for school. CFUV corresponden...

This episode of U in the Ring explores the University of Victoria's queer community. CFUV Correspondent Arcade spins a history of western Canada's first-ever gender-neutral restrooms, which appeared in UVic's student Union Building. Queer students Tony and Dana speak with CFUV correspondent Myles to discuss coming out while studying at UVic. CFUV correspondent Aviva heads to UVic's library to lear...

This episode of U in the Ring focuses on the many ways that students get to and from campus. CFUV correspondent Anabelle hits the bus loop to chat with students about transportation joys and woes. CFUV correspondent Rachael sits down with two of the minds behind UVic's brand new campus cycling plan. CFUV correspondent Jemma catches up with UVic's parking manager. The theme music you heard in this...

This episode of U in the Ring bites down on the rainbow of food choices that can be found on campus. CFUV Correspondent Izzy hits the Campus streets to hear more about what students think of the food choices on campus. Food Services director Jim Forbes talks about how nutritional choices are made for eateries on campus. CFUV Correspondent Anna puts together a recipe survival guide for hungry stude...

This episode of U in the Ring delves deeper into Campus life by speaking with little-heard voices around the university. CFUV Correspondent speaks with members of an illegal Greek sorority just outside of the University of Victoria's border. Grad student Mark McIntyre shares tips and tricks for a successful academic career. CFUV Correspondent Izzy speaks with coordinators at the Malahat Review. Th...

This episode features conversations about racism at the University of Victoria. Maureen speaks with the cast of Foundation, a play mounted by a handful of UVic Theatre students. This play examines problematic, western-centric beauty standards through the eyes of people of colour. Dr. Jeff Corntassel shares stories and triumphs of the Indigenous Law program at the University of Victoria. Equity and...

Part 2 of the 2018 UVSS Lead Directors Debate broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Tuesday February 27th, 2018.  For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

Part 1 of the 2018 UVSS Lead Directors Debate broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Tuesday February 27th, 2018.  For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

The 2018 UVSS All Candidates Forum broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Monday February 26th, 2018.  For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

This U in the Ring episode brings • Kaitlyn Kosova from the Martlet to talk about the accessibility of UVic mental health services for students • The upcoming workshop on 3-d printing here at UVic hosted by Replik8 Studios. Link:  www.replik8.ca • Richel Donaldson - undergraduated student - and her Indigenous studies research here at UVic where she conducted Talking Circles in Indigenous communiti...

Interviews in this April 13th 2017 episode of U in the Ring: Martlet contributor Sarah Lazin:  • Uvic response to petition supporting student with autism excluded from convocation Martlet editor in Chief Myles Sauer:  • Approval of STEPS Forward proposal by UVic Senate • Final approval of sexualized violence policy by UVic UVSS Director of Outreach and University Relations Alysha Flipse: • The Thi...

U in the Ring brings a special on The Third Space Wall project this week. Producer: Miyoko Host: Aviva Lessard Special thanks to participants Myles Sauer - Martlet's Editor-in-Chief -  www.martlet.ca Daphne Shaed - Third Space Volunteer Coordinator -  www.uvicthirdspace.com

The 2017 Oak Bay-Gordon Head Candidates Debate broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017.

The 2017 UVSS Lead Directors Debate broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Tuesday February 28, 2017.  For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

The 2017 UVSS Lead Directors Debate broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Tuesday February 28, 2017.  For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

The 2017 UVSS Board of Governors & Senate Forum broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Monday February 27, 2017.  For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

The 2017 UVSS All Candidates Forum broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Monday February 27, 2017.  For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

The 2017 UVSS All Candidates Forum broadcast live on CFUV 101.9 FM on Monday February 27, 2017.  For more information on UVSS Elections, visit uvsselections.com

This week Hugo talks to Dr. Marilyn Thorpe about a pilot project to help students with mental health issues. The Psychiatrist-led interdisciplinary team or PIT project began in 2013. It sets students up with a 30 minute assessment with a family doctor and a psychiatrist in an effort to help reduce the wait times for full psychiatric appointments. John Threlfal is in-studio to talk about UVic’s Div...

This week: Our correspondant Miyoko is back with a feature on homelessness. Shaun O'Leary interviews and Olympian and Editor in Chief of the Martlet, Myles Sauer joins the show to talk about campus news. 

This week Hugo speaks with Adele Barclay who just released a book of poetry - If I were in a Cage I'd Reach out for You.  Josh Tawse and Richie Rickard join the show from the UVic Geography Department to talk about a panel the department hosted on Liquified Natural Gas.  The Martlet's Editor in Cheif Myles Sauer and Reporter Cormac O'Brien are in studio for a campus news roundup. 

This week Hugo talks to Melanie Callas about the Party Drug Survey that gets advertised on campus. Boma Brown from the Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group joins the show to talk about their research project on access to food.  Contributor Shaun O'Leary interviews his brother Colm O'Leary about what a geography degree looks like in the field.  And Miyoko is back with her food column. Sh...

This week Hugo talks to UVic playwright and writing student, Jakelene Plan about the fallout from UBC suspending it's creative writing chair, author Steven Galloway.  Robert Smith? from the University of Ottawa joins the show to talk about his upcoming Cafe Scientifique talk "Top Ten Diseases of all Time." Cafe Scientifique is a series of talks intended to bring elements of research to the public....