The University of VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 search for a new leader took a turn Down Under.
In June 2019, Jamie Cassels, the universityB次元官网网址檚 seventh and most recent president, gave the institution notice that he would be stepping down from the leadership position. After a year-long search for CasselsB次元官网网址� successor, Cathy McIntyre, chair of the UVic Board of Governors, announced Thursday (Aug. 13) that Kevin Hall has been selected to take over as the universityB次元官网网址檚 president.
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Hall, a civil engineer currently serving as the vice-president and senior deputy vice-chancellor of global engagement and partnerships at the University of Newcastle in Australia, will begin his five-year term as president of UVic on Nov. 1.
In a written statement, McIntyre explained that Hall was B次元官网网址渆xactly the right choiceB次元官网网址� for the institutionB次元官网网址檚 next president as, based on his background in research and leadership, heB次元官网网址檚 prepared to B次元官网网址渁dvance UVicB次元官网网址檚 global reputation and stature.B次元官网网址�
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Cassels, whoB次元官网网址檚 been a member of the UVic faculty for nearly four decades, is looking forward to returning to academic pursuits this fall.
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B次元官网网址淗is international focus and ability to form strong community connections will be very important for our university at this time and into the future.B次元官网网址�
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