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United Way Events

All our 2025-26 campaign events have been concluded. Check back to this page for information on our 2026-27 events in fall.

From annual favourites like the Plasma Car Race, UVic Artisans Market, and the Pub Quiz, there are lots of ways to get involved in UVic's United Way campaign.

Book Sale

The UVic bookstore has a table set up year-round with all proceeds donated to United Way. 

If you have books you would like to donate, please contact the UVic United Way campaign assistant.

Artisans Market

Table full of artisan works for sale
An artisan's painted items for sale
The Artisans Market features local artisans in the Victoria community and offers a variety of hand-crafted items. The market was held in the Michèle Pujol Room on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.

Plasma Car Race

Two people racing on plasma cars for United Way
UVic Faculty and staff race plasma cars to raise money for the United Way.

At this annual, signature event, teams compete for a good cause in UVic’s goofiest self-propelled car race. 

This year's race was held on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in the Michèle Pujol Room.

All proceeds go to the United Way Southern Vancouver Island.

Interested in what the Plasma Car Race is all about? Check out the action:

Pub Quiz

Room full of people sitting at tables participating in a pub quiz
UVic United Way Pub quiz hosted at the Grad House

A fun-filled fundraising event where teams come together to test their trivia skills, indulge in some friendly competition, and the chance to win some amazing prizes.