VIU Welcomes New General Counsel and University Secretary
May 27, 2021
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to announce that Bill Boyte has been appointed to the role of General Counsel and University Secretary.In this critical role, Boyte will act as the senior policy advisor responsible for providing leadership, direction and oversight... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: May 11-24, 2021
May 25, 2021
A bi-weekly roundup of VIU students and employees in the news. News StoriesTop Performing article for the last two weeksPopular Science: Trees Need Wind to Reproduce: Climate Change is Messing That Up. Story features commentary by Dr. Jasmine Janes, a VIU Biology... Read more
VIU Researcher Investigates Hospital Design Elements to Improve Employee Well-being
May 20, 2021
VIU researcher surveying Island Health employees working in Cowichan District Hospital to understand what physical architectural features make a difference in their work satisfaction and well-being. Vancouver Island University (VIU) Psychology Professor Dr. Lindsay McCunn is... Read more
VIU’s Milner Gardens Marks 20 Years as a Public Garden
May 13, 2021
Donated to VIU 25 years ago, the property is home to a range of educational activities, community events and research projects.From programs that connect children to nature, to the magic of Christmas in the garden, to studying the effects of climate change on local plants, Vancouver... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: April 27 - May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021
A bi-weekly roundup of VIU students and employees in the news. News StoriesTop Performing article for the last two weeks: Yahoo!, Spoke.com and numerous other newswire outlets: CCAB Announces Lineup of Prominent Indigenous Women for June IWIL Event (VIU... Read more
VIU Hosts Virtual Event to Explore Careers in Trades and Applied Technology
May 6, 2021
WHAT: VIU Trades and Applied Technology Virtual ExpoWHEN: Thursday, May 27, 3 – 7 pmWHERE: Online/Virtual Trades and applied technology programs at Vancouver Island University (VIU) can help students enter rewarding, high-paying careers after as little as nine... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: April 13-26, 2021
April 26, 2021
A bi-weekly roundup of VIU students and employees in the news.News StoriesTop Performing article for the last two weeks:Nanaimo News Bulletin: City of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island University Formalize Relationship with Memorandum of Understanding. Reach: 190,000. Also... Read more
VIU's Portal Magazine Celebrates 30 Years of Literary Excellence
April 26, 2021
Portal is hosting a virtual launch of its 30th anniversary edition on Friday, April 30.For 30 years Portal, Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) nationally distributed literary magazine, has amplified the voices of emerging writers and showcased the works of up-and-... Read more
City of Nanaimo Signs MOU with Vancouver Island University
April 20, 2021
On April 19, 2021, Nanaimo City Council and Vancouver Island University (VIU), announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Nanaimo and VIU.Under the terms of the MOU, the City and VIU, will work together to:Establish a framework for... Read more
Alum of the Month: Amy Pye
April 20, 2021
VIU Graphic Design alum Amy Pye is channelling her creativity into a new medium these days –children’s books. While she is still doing marketing design work during the day – both with her own company, Pye Design, and as Art Director with Real Estate Webmasters – earlier this year,... Read more
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Here you will find helpful information about new initiatives at VIU, process and policies changes that affect how we work, stories about the people who make up this fantastic community and examples of the life-changing work our employees undertake on a regular basis.