VIU Elders receive King Charles III Coronation Medals
November 28, 2024
Geraldine Manson (C-tasi:a) and Thiyuas - Florence James were honoured earlier this month. One current Vancouver Island University (VIU) Elder-in-Residence as well as a retired Elder-in-Residence were given the King Charles III Coronation Medal earlier this month for their role as culture keepers.... Read more
Choosing eco-friendly boat cleaners just got easier thanks to VIU researcher’s product database
November 27, 2024
What products can you use to clean your boat that won’t harm the environment? VIU researchers are giving consumers the answers with a database that breaks down which boat cleaning and maintenance products are eco-friendly and which ones contain potentially harmful ingredients. Dr. Alexandra... Read more
VIU News & Experts: November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024
16 Days of Activism, tax breaks and festive photo ops 🎄 In this issue of VIU news & experts: Experts on gender-based violence Is a GST holiday a good thing? Festive photo-ops Featured experts Writing about the 16 Days of Activism? The Vancouver Island University Faculty Association Women’s... Read more
Creating holiday magic – volunteers bring cherished holiday tradition to life
November 26, 2024
Stories from Milner Christmas Magic volunteers and staff. Each year, Milner Gardens & Woodland transforms into a dazzling wonderland thanks to the dedication of volunteers and staff who bring Milner Christmas Magic to life. “We started from humble beginnings more than twenty years ago using... Read more
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Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book
Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) History Professor, recently released her latest book Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and...
Chasing the total solar eclipse
Dr. Greg Arkos, a VIU Astronomy Professor, travelled to Mazatlán, Mexico to view the total solar eclipse. The eclipse crossed North America, passing over...
How has VIU’s Portal magazine evolved over the years?
How did Portal magazine evolve from a black-and-white photocopied and stapled chapbook to a nationally distributed literary magazine?Joy Gugeler,...
Blog Posts
Finding her career as a biomechanics researcher
Laura Hutchinson has always loved sports. “I played just about every sport I could fit into my schedule in high school and haven’t stopped since,” she says.She...
Lighting up the stage – Alex Bhargava shares his transformative experience
The connections with fellow students that Alex Bhargava made in the VIU Theatre diploma program have deeply impacted him.“I’ve gained so much confidence in my...
VIU Student News: November 27, 2024
We are nearing the end of the semester, which means final projects and exams are around the corner. Digital Media Studies student Becky Duarte has shared...