Birthing a New Perspective on Women's Health
July 17, 2019
Delving into the historical roots of childbirth experiences, VIU’s new Canada Research Chair hopes to improve women’s encounters with the health-care system during this critical time. Home birth, water birth or hospital birth; medicated or unmedicated; doctor or midwife – the... Read more
Rewriting The Story You Are Born Into
July 10, 2019
We don’t get to choose the life we begin with. Some of us are born into privilege while others are not. One opportunity or disadvantage can vastly change our entire life story. “At the orchard I work at, my boss’s son has dyslexia and his mother fought tirelessly for him to ensure... Read more
Changing Lives Through Education
July 9, 2019
Vancouver Island University’s Adult Basic Education program is supporting students to pursue their dreams. “Everyone who is here has struggled at some point and this is our second chance to build a better life,” says Julianne McCullough, Adult Basic Education (ABE)... Read more
Message from Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor, Vancouver Island University
June 28, 2019
In the last few weeks as President of Vancouver Island University, Suzie and I have had the privilege of looking back with all of you with pride and affection on the twelve and a half years we have been privileged to serve this wonderful evolving university. Vancouver Island... Read more
Community Says Farewell to Outgoing VIU President Dr. Ralph Nilson
June 28, 2019
After more than 12 years as President and Vice-Chancellor of Vancouver Island University, Dr. Ralph Nilson is retiring on June 30, 2019. “It’s been an incredible privilege to be here, and I look forward to watching the continued growth of this institution.” Dr. Ralph Nilson... Read more
VIU Raises Snuneymuxw First Nation and Metis Nation Flags at Nanaimo Campus
June 24, 2019
In recognition of the longstanding relationship Vancouver Island University (VIU) has with two of its Indigenous partners – Snuneymuxw First Nation and Métis Nation – flags for each of these Nations were raised at the Nanaimo Campus on National Indigenous Peoples Day (Friday, June... Read more
Alum of the Month: Ebony Logins
June 8, 2019
As a young female politician, Ebony Logins is very conscious of the fact that women are not well-represented in the political sphere. To encourage more young women to enter politics, Logins, who on top of her duties as a Councillor with the District of Sooke Council is also a... Read more
Graphic Design Student Earns Spot at Worldskills Competition
June 7, 2019
Joe Thoong, a second-year VIU Graphic Design student, is heading to Russia in August to compete in WorldSkills Kazan 2019 with Team Canada. “Best in the World” is a title a Vancouver Island University (VIU) Graphic Design student hopes to earn this summer. Following a three-... Read more
VIU Hosts Summer Camps for Indigenous High School Students
June 6, 2019
Thanks to the generosity of The Peter Cundill Foundation, VIU is offering three free camps at the University’s Cowichan, Powell River and Nanaimo campuses this summer to encourage high school students to consider post-secondary. Making the transition to university can be scary,... Read more
VIU Alum Makes a Difference for People Affected by the Opioid Crisis
May 31, 2019
VIU Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care alum Emma Gillis hopes to continue community-based research projects after graduation that support families, youth and children. Supporting the rights and well-being of children, youth and families has always been a passion for... Read more