Community Remembers Fallen Soldiers in Remembrance Day Project
October 31, 2019
VIU video memorial that honours Nanaimo soldiers’ contributions to the First and Second World Wars to be displayed across the city.A unique video memorial project aims to tell a piece of the story of the lives of the Nanaimo soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First and Second World War.For 11 days leading up to Remembrance Day, the Nanaimo Remembers project will display the... Read more
ACTION REQUIRED - Cancellation of the Medical Service Group Plan (MSP)
October 30, 2019
HR Corner This is the republication of an email sent out to employees from Human Resources Director Brenda McKay on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. If you did not receive the original email, it does not apply to you. This message is intended for employees currently covered under the VIU’s MSP Group Plan coverage.Historically, VIU has paid the Medical Services Plan (MSP) premium and... Read more
VIU Partners with Other Guys Theatre Company to Produce Hysterical Melodrama
October 17, 2019
Ross Desprez is a VIU Theatre Department Professor and creator of SlugFest – a musical comedy set in a dystopian Vancouver Island community.What happens when slug slime is hailed as a medical miracle?The residents of a small poverty-stricken and slug-infested village begin celebrating their good fortune! But Samantha, a young crusader for the environment, is determined to stop the lucrative yet... Read more
Vancouver Island University Recognized as a Bee Campus
October 16, 2019
Bee City Canada designation commits VIU to organizing activities that help protect pollinators on campus and raising awareness about the importance of pollinators.Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Nanaimo campus is set to become a hive of bee-friendly events and activities thanks to its designation as a Bee Campus.Bees are tiny insects, but they pack a large ecological punch. More than 70%... Read more
New Talent/Challenge Matching Program Aims to Solve Real-World Problems
September 30, 2019
VI Solutions, a partnership between VIU and Innovation Island, is a chance for students to solve problems and generate new ideas for Island employers.A unique new program that aims to connect students directly with employers to solve problems and generate new ideas for growth is seeking organizations to partner with.VI Solutions, a partnership between Vancouver Island University (VIU) and... Read more
Message from VIU President Deb Saucier regarding Global Climate Strike Activities
September 25, 2019
As many of you are aware, Global Climate Strike activities are taking place around the world this week including an event in Nanaimo this Friday, September 27. VIU recognizes that many members of our community are deeply concerned about the climate crisis and want to make their voices heard.Those who wish to participate in these activities are welcome to do so and should do the following:... Read more
VIU Welcomes New Associate Vice-President of Student Affairs
September 19, 2019
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to announce Irlanda Price has accepted the role of Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs. As the chief student affairs officer for the University, Price will hold responsibility for managing programs and services that enhance student health and wellness to support student engagement, retention and success. She will have oversight of Student... Read more
Windsor Plywood Foundation Gift Transforms VIU's Nanaimo Campus
September 18, 2019
In recognition of a leadership gift in support of students, the Trades Discovery Centre now bears the Windsor Plywood name.The foundation for successful careers in the trades is being built at Vancouver Island University (VIU), and a leadership gift by the Windsor Plywood Foundation is supporting students to get the high-quality educational experiences needed to succeed.The Trades Discovery... Read more
Two VIU Academics Join The Royal Society of Canada's Class of 2019
September 17, 2019
Dr. Pam Shaw and Dr. Ralph Nilson are being recognized for the outstanding contributions they have made in their fields and to Canadian public life.Two accomplished Vancouver Island University (VIU) leaders are being welcomed into the highly respected 2019 class of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Dr. Pam Shaw, Director of VIU’s Master of Community Planning program, and Dr. Ralph Nilson... Read more
VIU People Plan Officially Adopted and Ready for Action
September 17, 2019
By Dan VanderSluis, Associate-Vice President, Human ResourcesI am so pleased to announce that the VIU People Plan: You Matter Here has been approved by the Vancouver Island University Board of Governors. This is the final step in the VIU Integrated Planning process for the plan to be officially adopted by VIU.It was created with the input and advice of many of VIU’s employees. Through the various... Read more