VIU Media Highlights: March 16-29, 2021
March 29, 2021
A bi-weekly roundup of VIU students and employees in the news. NEWS STORIES Top Performing article for the last two weeks: Thomasnet.com: VMAC Sponsors Four Scholarships for Vancouver Island University Engineering Students. Reach: 1.34 million people. Other stories: Alberni Valley News: North Island College Digital Summer Courses Lighten Students’ Workloads (VIU mentioned as a transfer... Read more
VIU Program Focuses on the Future of Food Security Through Aquaculture
March 24, 2021
VIU’s new, unique aquaculture minor program allows students to combine it with either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree and prepares them for careers in the growing field of aquaculture. People with a passion for creating food security solutions and advancing knowledge for sustainable and earth-friendly food production can now enroll in Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) new... Read more
VIU Hosting Universities for an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Symposium
March 19, 2021
The event will allow universities to share experiences, best practices and promote long-term collaboration to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion strategies. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is hosting 13 post-secondary institutions from across Canada for a two-day symposium to exchange ideas and best practices for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) action planning. VIU’s Equity,... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: March 1-15, 2021
March 15, 2021
A bi-weekly roundup of VIU students and employees in the news. NEWS STORIES Top Performing article for the last two weeks: CTV News: BC Invests $2 Million in Three Vancouver Island Food Hubs. Features Deep Bay Marine Field Station’s new Seafood Innovation Centre. Based off a BC Government News funding announcement release. Reach: 23.2 million. Also picked up by the Business Examiner, CFAX 1070... Read more
An Important Update on Our Fall 2021 Semester
March 9, 2021
A message from VIU President Dr. Deborah Saucier We have an important and exciting update to share with you about our fall semester. With the support of BC’s Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, VIU is now planning for a safe return to on-campus instruction for Fall 2021. In a letter sent to university presidents yesterday, Dr. Henry stated that she was confident that the combination of... Read more
BC Government Announces Support for Development of a Food Hub at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station
March 2, 2021
The BC government has announced support for the development of new food hubs to strengthen food security on the island, including a new Seafood Innovation Centre at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station. “We are thrilled to harness the potential of Deep Bay’s world-class research labs and state-of-the-art experimental commercial kitchen facilities to link together the culinary, business,... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: February 16-28, 2021
March 1, 2021
A bi-weekly roundup of VIU students and employees in the news. NEWS STORIES Top Performing article for the last two weeks: Canada Newswire: Government of Canada Launches its 2030 Agenda National Strategy (VIU is a recipient of the SDG Funding Program Grant). Reach: 57.4 million. Other stories: CBC Radio One, The Current (segment played across the country: VIU Professor Shannon Dames... Read more
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary and Public Sectors
March 1, 2021
WHAT: A panel discussion on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary and Public Sectors WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 1 – 2:30 pm WHERE: Zoom webinar In recent years, creating more inclusive and diverse environments to work, learn and study in has been a key focus – and ongoing struggle – for many post-secondary and public institutions and organizations. This work requires a deep... Read more
VIU’s Two Newest Buildings Achieve LEED Gold Certification
February 26, 2021
Vancouver Island University’s two newest buildings are now internationally recognized as “green” buildings. The Dr. Ralph Nilson Centre for Health and Science and Windsor Plywood Trades Discovery Centre both recently received official certification from the Canada Green Building Council as LEED Gold buildings. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: February 1-15, 2021
February 17, 2021
A bi-weekly roundup of VIU in the News. NEWS STORIES Top Performing article for the last two weeks: Our VIU News Release: Scholarly Article Sheds Light on Whether Vancouver Island Wolverines are a Distinct Sub-Species was picked up by the Victoria Times Colonist (reach 1.19 million people), several Black Press Media outlets (reach 250,000 people), Education News Canada (reach 7,100 people) and... Read more