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We would like to invite all faculty with an interest pursuing COVID19 research to a Zoom meeting to share their project ideas in hopes of identifying  synergies and collaborative opportunities. We will answer questions about the special VIURAC COVID 19 Call for Proposals and share a list of other COVID research funding opportunities. Some areas where VIU faculty may be able to respond quickly include but are not limited to:

An information session for Faculty who want to learn more about applying for internal awards/ funding at VIU. Individuals from the other campuses can participate via zoom if you contact Roisin Mulligan in advance.

An information session for Faculty who want to learn more about applying for internal awards/ funding at VIU. Individuals from the other campuses can participate via zoom if you contact Roisin Mulligan in advance.

(Hosted by Professional Development and Training - Business and Management)

Presentation by Nicole M. Bennett

Yule is a festival historically observed by the Germanic peoples. Departing from its pagan roots, Yule underwent Christianised reformulation resulting in the now better-known Christmastide.

For more information, please visit https://wicca.com/celtic/akasha/yule.htm.

Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of ‘the dark half of the year’.  Celebrants believe that the barriers between the physical world and the spirit world break down during Samhain, allowing more interaction between humans and denizens of the Otherworld.

Rituals surrounding Samhain include bonfires, dancing, feasting, and building altars to honor deceased ancestors.

Mabon is the second of the three harvest festivals (Lammas, Mabon, and Samhain) that encourages pagans to “reap what they sow”, both literally and figuratively.

For more information, please visit https://wicca.com/celtic/akasha/mabon.htm.

Lughnasadh is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest festival. It is a time to thank God and Goddess for the food on our tables and to take time to strengthen our link with nature.

For more information, please visit https://wicca.com/celtic/akasha/lammas.htm. 

Litha is a celebration of the summer solstice, which marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year. There are many ways to celebrate Litha, such as light up a bonfire, or gather a drum circle.

For more information, please visit https://wicca.com/celtic/akasha/litha.htm.