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Thursday 26 February 2015

University of Victoria - University in Victoria, British Columbia

The University of Victoria, often referred to as UVic, is a university in Canada. It is a research intensive university located in Saanich and Oak Bay within Greater Victoria, 5.71 km northeast of downtown Victoria, British Columbia.
UVic's campus is known for its innovative architecture, beautiful gardens and mild climate. The university was closely affiliated with and established by McGill University, which is also credited with the beginnings of the University of British Columbia.
Address:                        3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
Phone:                          +1 250-721-7211 
Former names
Victoria College
Motto"יְהִי אוֹר" (Hebrew)
"multitudo sapientium sanitas orbis" (Latin)
Motto in English
"Let there be light"
"A multitude of the wise is the health of the world"
Established1903
TypePublic
Endowment$374 million
ChancellorShelagh Rogers
PresidentJamie Cassels, QC
ProvostDr. Valerie Kuehne (acting provost), PhD
Academic staff
886 faculty
Administrative staff
4,606 employees
Students21,209
Undergraduates17,797
Postgraduates3,412
LocationGreater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
CampusUrban
Colours     Red
     Gold
     Blue
AthleticsCIS, CWUAA, NAIA
NicknameVictoria Vikes
MascotThunder
AffiliationsAUCC, IAU, CUSID, CBIE, CUP
Websitewww.uvic.ca

Trinity Western University - University in Langley Township, British Columbia

Trinity Western University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. It is accredited by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, and is recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Address:                 7600 Glover Rd, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1, Canada
Phone:                    +1 604-888-7511 
MottoLatin: Turris Fortis Deus Noster
Motto in English
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Established1962 Trinity Junior College (1962–1972), Trinity Western College (1972–1985), Trinity Western University (1986–present)
TypePrivate
AffiliationChristian
Endowment$12.2 million
PresidentRobert "Bob" Kuhn
ProvostW. Robert Wood
Students4000
Undergraduates1900
LocationLangley, British Columbia, Canada
Campus157-acre (64 ha)Suburban Rural
Colours     gold &      blue
AthleticsCIS, CWUAA
NicknameSpartans
AffiliationsAUCC, ATS, CUP, CHEC, CCCU, RSC, BCEQA
Websitetwu.ca

Emily Carr University of Art and Design - University in Vancouver, British Columbia

Emily Carr University of Art and Design is a public post-secondary University located on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Established in 1925 as the Vancouver School of Decorative and Applied Arts, it is named after Canadian artist Emily Carr.

Address:                      1399 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, Canada
Phone:                         +1 604-844-3800 
MottoEye, Mind, and Hand
Established1925
TypeArt and design
ChancellorJohn (Jake) C. Kerr
PresidentDr. Ronald (Ron) Burnett
ProvostDr. David Bogen
Academic staff
151
Administrative staff
83
Undergraduates1828 full-time, 310 part-time
Postgraduates55
LocationCanada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Colours     Black
     white
NicknameECU
AffiliationsCBIE, AICAD
Websiteecuad.ca

Vancouver Island University - College in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive, four-year, postsecondary institution serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. Established in 1969 as Malaspina College, it has grown into an institution that plays an important role in the educational, cultural, and economic life of the region.
The main campus is located in Nanaimo, and there are regional campuses in Duncan and Powell River, and a campus centre in Parksville.
Address:                 900 Fifth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5, Canada
Phone:                    +1 250-753-3245 
MottoEnjoy the journey, Love where you learn
Established(1969-1988 as Malaspina College);
(1988-2008 as Malaspina University-College);
(September 1, 2008 - Now) Vancouver Island University
TypePublic University
EndowmentC$12,197,041
ChancellorShawn Atleo
PresidentDr. Ralph Nilson
Students19,780
Undergraduatesavailable
LocationNanaimo, Powell River, Duncan, Parksville-Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada
Coloursblue      & green     ;
NicknameMariners
AffiliationsAUCC, Canadian Colleges Athletic Association, CBIE, CUP, WUSC.
Websitehttp://www.viu.ca

Simon Fraser University - University in Burnaby, British Columbia

Simon Fraser University is a public research university in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain and satellite campuses in Downtown Vancouver and Surrey.The 1.7 km main campus on Burnaby Mountain,
located 20 km (12 mi) from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and comprises more than 30,000 students and approximately 950 faculty members. The university is adjacent to an urban village, UniverCity.
Address                  8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
Phone                    +1 778-782-3111
MottoNous sommes prêts (French)
Motto in English
"We are ready"
Established1965
TypePublic
Endowment$281 million
ChancellorAnne Giardini
PresidentAndrew Petter
ProvostJonathan Driver
Vice-ChancellorAndrew Petter
Students35,398
Undergraduates30,035
Postgraduates5,363
LocationCanada Burnaby/ Surrey/ Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
CampusUrban, 1.7 km2 (0.66 sq mi) maintained, plus 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi) of SFU community
ColoursRed, blue, and grey
              
AthleticsNCAA Division II – GNACCIS – CWUAA
NicknameClan
MascotMcFogg the Dog
Affiliations
  • AUCC
  • CARL
  • IAU
  • ACU
  • CUSID
  • CBIE
  • CUP
Websitesfu.ca

University of British Columbia - University in Vancouver, British Columbia

The University of British Columbia, commonly referred to as UBC, is a public research university with campuses and facilities in the province of British Columbia, Canada.It is the oldest institution of higher learning in British Columbia and enrolls over 58,000 students at its Vancouver and Okanagan Valley campuses.

Address:                       2329 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
Phone:                         +1 604-822-2211 
Former names
McGill University College of British Columbia (1906–1915)
MottoLatin: Tuum Est
Motto in English
It is Yours
It is up to you
Established1908
TypePublic
EndowmentCAD$1.3 billion
ChancellorLindsay Gordon
PresidentArvind Gupta
ProvostDavid Farrar (Vancouver) and Cynthia Mathieson (Okanagan)
Academic staff
4,659 (Vancouver)
471 (Okanagan)
Administrative staff
9,459 (Vancouver)
582 (Okanagan)
Students58,284
Undergraduates39,984 (Vancouver)
7,748 (Okanagan)
Postgraduates9,912 (Vancouver)
640 (Okanagan
LocationVancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
CampusVancouver: 4.02 km2 (993 acres), Okanagan: 2.086 km2 (515 acres)
School Song'Hail, U.B.C'.; 'High on Olympus'
Colours          Blue and Gold
NicknameUBC Thunderbirds
MascotThunderbird
AffiliationsAPRU, ASAIHL, AUCC, IAU, U15, Universitas 21.
Websiteubc.ca

Thompson Rivers University - University in Kamloops, British Columbia

Thompson Rivers University is a university located in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The enabling legislation is the Thompson Rivers University Act. While the main campus is located in Kamloops, there is a second campus in Williams Lake and the university's Open Learning Division distance learning service maintains an examination and resource facility in downtown Vancouver. Wally Oppal is the Chancellor of TRU.

MottoQuansem Ilep (To strive ahead)
Established
  • Cariboo College (1970-1988)
    *University College of the Cariboo (1988-2005)
    *Renamed Thompson Rivers University on April 1, 2005
TypePublic
ChancellorWally Oppal
PresidentDr. Alan Shaver
ProvostDr. Ulrich Scheck
Academic staff
650
StudentsOn campus: 13,072
Distance education: 8,964
LocationCanada Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
CampusUrban
Sport TeamsThompson Rivers WolfPack
Colours     Royal Blue
     Sage Green
NicknameTRU WolfPack
AffiliationsCIS, AUCC, IAU, CVU, CWUAA, CBIE, CUP, RUCBC.
Websitehttp://www.tru.ca/