University of Victoria - Victoria, BC, Canada
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N 48° 27.780 W 123° 18.672
10U E 476994 N 5367809
Located at 3800 Finnerty Road on the border between Saanich and Oak Bay in Greater Victoria, BC.
Waymark Code: WMHR85
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/07/2013
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The origins of the University of Victoria lie way back in 1903, when Victoria College was founded as an affiliated college of McGill University. The original staff consisted of two faculty members, and the first class contained four women and three men. The college grew over the next 60 years, moving to several different locations around Victoria and becoming affiliated with the new University of British Columbia. On July 1, 1963, the institution gained autonomy and became the University of Victoria. The final move was completed in 1966 when the last faculties moved to the current site, which now encompasses 385 acres. All but a few of the academic buildings are located inside Ring Road, a perfectly circular, 600 metre-diameter road.
The campus is well-known for its architecture and sustainability, with 5 LEED Gold certified buildings and many awards for sustainability. The Finnerty Gardens host one of Canada's best collections of rhododendrons, and much of the campus is either in its natural state or beautifully landscaped. The mild climate makes the University of Victoria a very popular destination for prospective students.
Name: University of Victoria
Location/Address:
3800 Finnerty Road
Victoria, BC Canada
V8P 5C2
Phone Number: 250-721-7211
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type of School: Undergraduate School with Graduate Programs
School Affiliation: Public -- State/Provincial/etc.
Date Founded: July 1, 1963
Enrollment: 20000
Nicknames/Mascots: Victoria Vikes
School Colors: Red, gold, blue
School Motto: יְהִי אוֹר / Multitudo sapientium sanitas orbis ("Let there be light" / "A multitude of the wise is the health of the world")
Location of GPS Coordinates: Common area near the centre of the campus
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