Corporate Relations

UVic strategic alliances

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UVic currently has partnerships with 14 strategic alliances.  A strategic alliance is a contractual arrangement between the university and an external organization. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement, for a specified period of time, that sets out an agreed-upon exchange of cash, goods and/or services with a direct measurable value

Additional benefits included in a strategic alliance take various forms such as cash, products or services in-kind, promotional items and others, in exchange for marketing value back to the external organization.

The components of a strategic alliance agreement vary depending on the business category and the needs of the university. There usually is a preferential agreement offering exclusivity, preferred supplier status or other benefit for the period of time covered by the strategic alliance agreement. 

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Pepsi Bottling Group

For over a decade, both Pepsi and The University of Victoria have benefitted from their strategic alliance. This relationship might be based on cold beverages, but it reaches much, much further into enhancing the experience for students at UVic. We’re proud of our achievements here at UVic and we’re committed:

 

  • Financial support of student orientation, scholarships, awards, and sponsorships.
  • Product donations to departments, faculties, student groups and clubs.
  • Engagement through a variety of exciting events like AMP Your Game, campaigns like Get Spotted, and contests like the Easiest Exam Ever.
  • Quenching your thirst with some of some of the world's most recognized consumer brands.

Dairyland & Saputo

(logo: Dairyland & Saputo)Saputo & Dairyland are proud to be a strategic partner with UVic. We supply the university with a wide variety of dairy products including our Dairyland brand and products such as Milk 2 Go.  In addition, we are proud to support students through our scholarships in Environmental Studies and Nutrition.

Hot House Pizza

(logo: Hot House Pizza)Whether you call it pizza, pie or 'za, it's all about creating the great slice at Hot House pizza. If you like great pizza you should try ours. We know you'll like it. And we should know, 'cause we're been creating tantalizing circles of love since way back in '05. In fact we have supported the University of Victoria for that whole time—5 years and running! We offer 20% off orders from University of Victoria Students, Faculty and Staff. We also support Vikes Athletics and recreation, and supply all the great pizza that is offered on campus. So if you're thinking about where to get your next slice, think inside the box.

Grand & Toy

(logo: Grand & Toy)Grand & Toy is pleased to be a Strategic Alliance partner with UVic. Since 1882, Grand & Toy has focused on earning high value, win-win relationships with Canadian organizations like UVic. We are happy to be a partner with the University of Victoria.

Graphic Office Interiors

Based on Vancouver Island in Victoria and Nanaimo, we provide high performance office interiors that include architectural products, furniture and technology.  Our products are used in many applications across the campus including social venues like the BiblioCafe and specialized laboratories like in the Bob Wright Centre.  We strongly believe that the material choices we make – as consumers, architects, designers, facilities managers, project managers…each day – can have either a positive or negative impact on human health, and the health of our planet.  We take the same approach with our relationship at UVic and are proud to support design innovation and sustainability programs.

Monk Office

(logo: Monk Office)Monk Office is 100% island-owned and island-grown and is proud to have been a part of the communities in which we serve for more than 55 years. With 10 retail locations on Vancouver Island, commercial furniture and stationery sales and a 26,000 square foot warehouse, we have the products you need to help your office run as smoothly as possible. And if we don’t have it, we’ll find it for you. That's why we’re called "The Helpful Office People."

Best Western Carlton Plaza

The Best Western Carlton Plaza Hotel is pleased to be a partner with the UVic Vikes playing host to the visiting varsity teams competing with the Vikes.

UNIGLOBE Geo Travel

UNIGLOBE Geo Travel is a full-service travel provider with a strong local presence which has successfully provided group and team travel services to UVic over the past two decades. Our team of dedicated and highly qualified travel counsellors are contracted to assist UVic departments with a variety of travel needs. In addition, we are pleased to offer special rates to UVic Students. Join our University Student Travel Club! Let us know what type of travel you are interested in and we'll match you up with other University Students interested in similar vacations.

Kyocera Mita Canada Ltd.

"The Strategic Alliance between the University of Victoria and Kyocera to address the convergence of imaging solutions is innovative in its design and environmentally responsible,” says Raymond Baraya, President, Kyocera Mita Canada Ltd. “The university’s mandate is an excellent fit with Kyocera's ECOSYS concept to produce products that minimize the impact on the environment while being economical for the user. This strategic initiative with the University of Victoria has set a new benchmark that all institutions should emulate and we are proud to be a partner with the university on such an important project."

Heritage Office Furnishings

Heritage Office Furnishings provides its customers with innovative problem solving resources and leading edge products to meet today's office requirements. Heritage is a full service company responding to our customer requirements today, tomorrow and into the future.  Our continued growth and success results from a constant focus on customer satisfaction, by listening to our customers and providing continuous, outstanding service.

B&C Foods

(B&C Foods)B&C Foods is proud of their relationship as both an official supplier and supporter of the university.    The B & C Food Distributors Athletic Award has provided generous financial support to many of UVic's top athletes.

Artona

(logo: Artona Group)The Artona Group, British Columbia’s premier destination for grad portraits, is the official graduation photographer of the University of Victoria. Throughout the year, Artona provides UVic students with on-campus photo shoots. In addition, Artona is present during each convocation ceremony to take photos of graduates as they cross the stage. For more information, please visit us at www.artonagroup.com

Islands West

(logo: Islands West)Islands West is, and has been for more than 20 years, a proud local supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables to the University of Victoria. Islands West cherishes our long term relationship and is also very proud to sponsor annually, a bursary to one of our community’s most deserving students.

Old Dutch

(logo: Old Dutch)Old Dutch first started in Winnipeg, Manitoba as a little chip company with a lot of heart. Soon, our tradition of making and delivering great-tasting snacks spread throughout all of Canada. For over 50 years, our windmill has stood for quality and trust, old world charm, and a desire to create a long-lasting chip and snack tradition. All that said, Old Dutch isn’t just about chips. We are proud to be a part of the UVic community through sponsorships and our annual Vikes athletics award. .

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