Camosun College is CLOSED, Feb. 4, 2025

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:30am — Camosun’s campuses are CLOSED on Feb. 4 due to heavy snowfall and challenging road conditions being reported throughout the region. All classes and services will be closed for the day.

Students and employees are encouraged to stay warm, keep safe and avoid travel if possible.

Please check the college website (camosun.ca) or follow the college on social media for the latest information:

• Facebook: facebook.com/CamosunCollege/
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Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.

Christopher Avis

Instructor, Astronomy & Physics

Christopher Avis

250-370-3460

avisc@camosun.ca

Lansdowne

Fisher

F 346D

PhD

School of Arts and Science

Chris completed an undergraduate degree in Physics and Astronomy with a minor in Mathematics at the University of Victoria. He completed his Master’s and Doctoral degrees with the School of Earth and Sciences also at the University of Victoria. His research was completed with the UVic Climate Modelling Lab and focused on simulating the distribution and characteristics of permafrost in the UVic Climate Model and on the role of climate in influencing human migrations.

Chris found his passion for teaching as a graduate student at UVic, teaching undergraduate Physics and Earth Sciences labs and has been teaching at Camosun since 2011. Chris has always had a very broad interest in science and particularly enjoys teaching undergraduate Physics courses at Camosun as they explore a wide variety of topics. He loves teaching at Camosun because of the one-on-one interactions with students afforded by the smaller class sizes as well as the wide range in background and interests of the College's students.