UVic Microwave Sustainability Grant

In the Fall Semester of the 2022-2023 school year, the UVSP awarded a grant to a group of ES407 students who spearheaded an initiative to decrease food waste on campus by encouraging students to pack their own lunches through locating and removing microwave 'deserts' on campus. This initiative sought to create conversation around food waste reduction, food security, and single-use plastics and packaging. It also successfully mapped the locations that microwaves are available for student use on-campus. With support from this grant, the UVic Microwave Map is now available at locations on campus and new microwaves have been bought and installed on-campus.

Ecological Restoration Club Native Plant Nursery Grant

The Ecological Restoration Club, in collaboration with the UVSP, is currently working on a native plant nursery project. The purpose of the project is to create a native plant nursery on campus to promote restoration efforts and provide an experiential learning experience for student volunteers. The ERC plans to produce native plants that can be placed in the Uvic Garry Oak Ecosystem. This project with transform the Garry Oak Ecosystem into an environment where pollinators can thrive, and where students can come together to connect with nature. Check out the ERC's Instagram and sign-up for their newsletter to learn about volunteering opportunities! 

Students of Colour Collective Time Capsule Mandala Project Grant

The Students of Colour Collective, in collaboration with the UVSP, is currently working on a project to heighten unity, and diversity through learning, understanding, and the artistic building of mandala time capsules. Together, and in partnership with the Unity Mandala group, SOCC and the UVSP will lead students through a reflection event. These reflections will be recorded and deposited inside the mandala that they will create. Following the art pieces completion, a celebratory event will be held where participants and non-participants alike will be welcome to share their thoughts, experiences, creations, and more for a communal night of sharing and unity. The art piece will then be displayed on the UVIC campus to continue the project for months to come. 

Community Fridge Grant

In the 2020-2021 term, the UVSP donated $500 to the community fridge on Lekwungen territories. UVSP is very excited to help out this important support in our community and we value all the work of the many community members who keep it running.
"Community Food Support Initiative is a grassroots, mutual aid project located on Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ territories (so-called Victoria, B.C.) that works to make food free and accessible to those who need it. Operating since March 2020, we currently provide around 70 families a month with free food hampers delivered weekly" - Community Fridge