VIU News & Experts: October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024
Sports psychology, climate change symposium 🌍 In this issue of VIU news & experts: Sports pyschology expert: setting your kids up for success The history of female health Climate change symposium this Saturday Featured experts The mental side of youth sport October is a busy time in youth sport, with many school and community programs underway. Dr. Jordan Herbison, a VIU Kinesiology... Read more
Fostering respectful dialogue: A message on neutrality and inclusivity at VIU
September 25, 2024
A message from Dr. Deborah Saucier, VIU President and Vice-Chancellor Dear VIU community, In the past year, requests have increased for universities to take public stances on political matters and world events. While these calls come from a place of care and compassion, I want to share my reflections and learnings from the past year and thoughts on why it is important for the university... Read more
VIU hosts free community event
September 10, 2024
What: VIU Fest When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 12 to 4 pm Where: VIU’s Nanaimo campus (parking is free throughout the day). See Nanaimo campus map. Spend an afternoon at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Nanaimo campus for VIU Fest, a free, annual community event showcasing the best the university has to offer. The Fun Zone is a popular place for younger VIU Fest attendees Whether you... Read more
VIU News & Experts: September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024
The Weekly Rundown: AI, elections and sustainable farming 🍅 In this issue of VIU news & experts: What worries young users about AI? Mobilizing the next generation of voters VIU Fest is back! Expanded gathering place re-opens Featured experts Investigating AI privacy concerns among young users Dr. Ajay Shrestha, a VIU Computer Science Professor, is researching AI’s privacy impacts with... Read more
Expanded gathering place supports Indigenous culture on campus
August 29, 2024
Space re-opens this September Indigenous students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) now have access to more space for ceremonial and support services with the opening of the newly expanded space in the Shq’apthut (a gathering place) building on campus. “This building provides a dedicated space for Indigenous students where cultural, academic, recreational and social activities are promoted... Read more
Moving Forward: Strengthening our VIU community together
August 22, 2024
Dear VIU community, As President, I have the duty and privilege of working with and listening to students, employees and community members, each with uniquely diverse identities, backgrounds, and political views. I can share that since last October I have received more than 15,000 emails, calls, and letters from our community. I have carefully considered each perspective, suggestion, and open... Read more
Update to the Community – Dismantlement of Encampment
August 18, 2024
Dear VIU community, Earlier today, VIU, with the assistance of a qualified security firm, began dismantling the encampment on the Nanaimo campus quad, in compliance with the Supreme Court of BC's injunction order issued on August 15, 2024. Fencing has been installed around the site as work to restore the quad ahead of the fall semester is underway. Please be assured that dismantlement efforts... Read more
Update to the community - notice of court order
August 15, 2024
Dear VIU community, Today, the Supreme Court of B.C. granted Vancouver Island University an injunction to remove the encampment on our Nanaimo campus quad. The Court’s order mandates that the encampment be removed by 9:30 am on Sunday, August 18th. You can find the court order here. We sincerely hope those in the encampment comply with the court order and vacate the quad before the court-... Read more
VIU’s Milner Gardens & Woodland competes in national competition
August 13, 2024
Volunteers and staff showcase the beauty and history of Milner Gardens to Communities in Bloom judges during evaluation tour. Vancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens & Woodland is participating in the 30th Edition of Communities in Bloom (CiB) in the Special Attractions category. Communities in Bloom Judges Tina Liu, from Ottawa, Ontario, and Leslie Cornell from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan... Read more
Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region opens outreach centre in Qualicum Beach
August 6, 2024
Community members can learn and connect at the new centre dedicated to education and community engagement. The Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is hosting a grand opening of its Public Outreach Centre on August 18. “For the past 10 years we’ve been waiting for the perfect space and this opportunity came up. It seemed like a great fit. It’s right in the heart of Qualicum and easily... Read more