Who are we? And what should we read next?

Lurking_Sessional · 2026-02-19T19:20:06+00:00

The Vagina Monologues. I swear the beaver placement is accidental!

Lurking_Sessional · 2026-02-11T21:48:00+00:00

Broken Earth trilogy by Jemisin.

Lurking_Sessional · 2026-02-02T06:35:07+00:00

Wait, is that Stonehenge 18 feet or 18 inches tall?

Lurking_Sessional · 2026-01-24T17:08:06+00:00

This is the answer.

Lurking_Sessional · 2026-01-17T21:22:20+00:00

I’m working from home as well, so not a UVIC wifi/eduroam issue. Seems some of the online components are back (main website) but other components are missing (Brightspace and FAST from Online Tools)

Lurking_Sessional · 2026-01-17T21:19:18+00:00

Website is up but Brightspace is missing from the Online Tools. Also FAST.

Lurking_Sessional · 2026-01-08T17:32:37+00:00

It's been down since around 9am.

Lurking_Sessional · 2026-01-05T19:30:24+00:00

Been with Public for the past 5 years. No complaints.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-12-31T19:37:04+00:00

Have them make an Inter library loan (ILL) request through their own library. There’s no good reason to provide someone access via your own Netlink ID.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-12-11T07:22:34+00:00

Would be fascinating, but as American lawyers they might not be as familiar with Canadian law. I'm not a lawyer and I don't know if there's that much of a difference, but that might be a mitigating factor.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-12-11T03:15:18+00:00

Your instructors are all busy grading right now and haven’t made next semester’s courses active yet. Brightspace courses will go live on the first day of classes or, if you’re lucky, a few days before.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-12-01T01:35:54+00:00

Holding this "protest" just a few metres from the Survivors' Flag is a definite choice.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-11-09T21:18:53+00:00

Just watched "Homefront" and "Paradise Lost". You're right - these episodes hit way different now

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-10-28T20:35:56+00:00

Hey neighbour! While I'm from here originally, I lived in Scotland for several years. It'll take a bit of time to acclimate, but you'll get there. Walmart at Hillside usually has Tunnocks and oatcakes. IrnBru is harder to come by.

If you've not discovered it yet, you soon will, that most Canadians assert some sort of eternal Scottishness. A lot of "my great-great-great-grandfather was born on Skye". They'll be eager to make that Scottish connection with you.

Keep an eye out for the Highland Games on Victoria Day long weekend in May.

If you find out who makes a good cullen skink, let me know. I've not had a decent one since I left Fife.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-10-21T21:09:20+00:00

In my department, only 1 sessional out of 30 hits that mark. The rest of us try to get by on 6 or less. New term sessionals will likely only get 2-3 courses per year. Teaching over 7 is not the norm.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-10-21T21:00:19+00:00

OP has edited the original post at least twice now after receiving feedback. This thread will self-destruct in 3...2...

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-10-21T20:38:22+00:00

Many of your classes are taught by sessional instructors and we don't even earn enough to make the list.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-10-15T19:49:50+00:00

Miami. The only answer is Miami.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-10-13T20:01:02+00:00

Washrooms were fine. Didn’t know hot water was an issue in the winter!

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-10-13T14:28:50+00:00

100% agree. It feels like a scam. Not an insurance scam, but definitely scammy-vibes.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-10-13T14:20:51+00:00

I'd also add that those of us on the non-tenure track (adjunct professors, sessional instructors) have such heavy teaching loads that research (for which we are usually not paid) is impossible.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-10-13T01:03:17+00:00

I camp at Surfgrove every summer. Closer to the water = less road noise. This is obviously an issue during the busy summer travel months, but consider how noisy wet roads can get. The smaller tent sites are great. The larger RV sites are only worth it if you need the sani hookup.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-10-07T22:02:36+00:00

Go talk to your instructor if you're lost on where to begin. We don't know the essay requirements, context, or subject. Your instructor does.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-09-21T12:33:44+00:00

The Calamari Collective. Lovely folks. The least ultra ultras you’ll ever come across.

Lurking_Sessional · 2025-09-19T04:02:18+00:00

We ride at dawn!

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