Provincial budget and housing experts 🏘️
February 21, 2024
Writing a story about the throne speech/provincial budget or the new housing announcement? We have experts available: What will make BC more affordable? The provincial government’s throne speech yesterday outlined actions government will take over the next few months to deliver more middle-class homes faster, help working families and small businesses with costs, strengthen public health care... Read more
VIU News & Experts: February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024
Need an expert for your story? 🗣️ In this issue of VIU news & experts: Expert opinion on province's new affordable housing investment. Nature-based tourism a key focus for VIU's new BC Regional Innovation Chair for Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development. How can couples keep the spark alive? What goes into the chocolate making process? Featured experts Affordable housing on public... Read more
VIU experts on MAID and finding love in 2024 ❤️
February 9, 2024
VIU experts available this week: Medical assistance in dying: delayed expansion The federal government has delayed the expansion of medical assistance in dying to people suffering solely from a mental illness who meet all the eligibility criteria and safeguards by three years. Nursing Professor Dr. Caroline Variath is researching ways to enhance awareness of and access to end-of-life care for... Read more
Dr. Laura Cranmer reawakens Indigenous languages through powerful play
February 8, 2024
The VIU Honorary Research Associate’s play urges reflection on Canada’s collective history and colonial impacts. Warning: Scenes from the Nanaimo Indian Hospital: Reawakening Hul’q’umin’um’, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwak’wala Languages contains scenes, imagery and language that can be intense and activating. Attendees are encouraged to do what is best for their mental health, including leaving the... Read more
Celebrated poet Karen Solie to give VIU Gustafson lecture
January 30, 2024
Update: The Karen Solie Gustafson poet lecture and readings have been rescheduled to March 13 and 14. Please note the new dates and times below: The student reading is on March 13 from 10 to 11:30 am in the Malaspina Theatre lobby (Building 310) The community reading is on March 13 at White Sails, 125 Comox Road, from 7 to 8:30 pm, with student Sam Bollinger opening for Solie. The Gustafson... Read more
VIU News & Experts: January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024
Snowpacks and strikes: need an expert? 🗣️ In this issue of VIU news & experts: Snowpacks on Vancouver Island: what's in store this year? Vancouver transit strike: pressure at the expense of public opinion? Featured experts How are our snowpacks on Vancouver Island? The January 1 Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin reported provincial snowpacks are extremely low, averaging 56% of normal... Read more
VIU’s View Gallery presents bailey macabre exhibit in collaboration with the Nanaimo Arts Council
January 23, 2024
The exhibit is on display at VIU’s View Gallery until February 16. Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) View Gallery is honoured to host ᐹᑭᒋᐦᒉᐤ" pâkicihew (she has swollen hands), an installation by Nanaimo-based artist bailey macabre, organized by the Nanaimo Arts Council and curated by Amber R. Morrison. A closing reception and artist talk is on February 15 from 5 to 7 pm at the gallery. The... Read more
VIU’s redesigned Jazz diploma prepares graduates for careers in different music genres
January 22, 2024
VIU’s Jazz diploma gives students the musical grounding to thrive in their industry. Vancouver Island University (VIU) has updated its Jazz diploma. The diploma immerses students in the life of a working musician. “From the moment you walk in the door, we treat you as a musician. You are a musician when you are in this program,” said Brent Jarvis, Chair of VIU’s Music department. The diploma... Read more
Friday, January 19: VIU Nanaimo campus re-opening for afternoon classes, all other campuses full-day closure
January 19, 2024
Friday, January 19, 2024: Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus is re-opening for afternoon classes beginning at 12 pm or later today (January 19, 2024). VIU’s Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ and Parksville campuses remain closed for the FULL DAY, with a return to regular business hours expected on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Milner Gardens & Woodland and Deep Bay Marine Field Station remain... Read more
Friday, January 19: CLOSED- Nanaimo campus for morning classes, all other campuses full day closure
January 19, 2024
Friday, January 19, 2024: Vancouver Island University's Nanaimo campus is closed for morning classes today (January 19) due to severe weather. VIU's Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ and Parksville campuses will be closed for the FULL DAY. Milner Gardens & Woodland and Deep Bay Marine Field Station remain closed to the public as scheduled. An update on afternoon classes for the Nanaimo campus will be... Read more