VIU Names New University Librarian
March 15, 2017
Ben Hyman takes on key leadership role at University Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to announce that Ben Hyman has accepted a position as University Librarian, effective February 13. As University Librarian he is responsible for defining priorities and policies, providing leadership to area staff and leading the academic planning and development of the library. Ben has had a... Read more
New Counsellor at VIU Aims to Support Indigenous Students
March 10, 2017
Noelle Hanuse, from the Oweekeno and Klahoose Nations, will provide counselling services and other supports to VIU’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous students Noelle Hanuse is on a quest – to reach out to Indigenous students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) who may not be aware of the counselling services available at the university or might have previously hesitated to access services. One of... Read more
Author and Human Rights Activist Monia Mazigh Coming to VIU for Reading and Talk
March 6, 2017
Mazigh shares the story of what happened when her husband, Maher Arar, was deported to Syria and held there without charge Dr. Monia Mazigh knows what it’s like to have your life torn apart overnight. Mazigh was propelled into the spotlight in September 2002 when her husband, Maher Arar, was deported to Syria, where he was held without charge and tortured for more than a year. She campaigned... Read more
International Sustainable Indigenous Tourism Symposium comes to VIU
March 1, 2017
Symposium will promote sustainable Indigenous tourism discussion and action and features Indigenous keynote speakers and presenters The sustainable Indigenous tourism industry is growing across Canada thanks to organized efforts by Indigenous communities and leaders who are actively creating opportunities in the sector. Based on a tourism model that honours and celebrates Indigenous traditions... Read more
VIU Theatre Tackles Classic Victorian Horror Novel The Picture of Dorian Gray
February 22, 2017
Comox Valley-based playwright Robinson Wilson wrote a new adaptation of the famous novel by Oscar Wilde for the Theatre Department’s spring production Join Vancouver Island University (VIU) students and community members in an exploration of society’s obsession with exterior beauty and what sometimes lies beneath during the Theatre Department’s spring play in March. The Picture of Dorian Gray... Read more
VIU celebrates and supports our diverse community
January 31, 2017
VIU fully supports the Universities Canada statement released on Sunday, January 29 in response to the US Executive Order. VIU is a community that welcomes students, faculty and guests from more than 90 countries around the world. We are an open and supportive community that celebrates and welcomes diversity. Next week VIU will celebrate our annual International Development Week, filled with... Read more
VIU Hosts "Scholar at Risk" from Iran
January 30, 2017
**Please note: This event has been rescheduled - it will be held Wednesday, February 15 at Malaspina Theatre (Bldg. 310) from 11:30 am - 1 pm** Hossein Raeesi, a human rights lawyer, to deliver keynote address during International Development Week A veteran human rights lawyer from Iran – and Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) inaugural Scholar at Risk – will deliver the keynote lecture during... Read more
Systems Design Engineer to Receive Honorary Doctorate of Science from VIU
January 25, 2017
University of Waterloo professor Dr. Keith Hipel championed a new field of engineering designed to navigate an increasingly complex world World-renowned Systems Design Engineer Dr. Keith Hipel says he was honoured to be asked to accept an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Vancouver Island University (VIU), adding how pleased he is that a “young and dynamic University” is recognizing his work.... Read more
VIU Names New Associate VP of Research
January 23, 2017
Dr. Nicole Vaugeois takes on key role for University Dr. Nicole Vaugeois has recently taken on the role of Associate Vice-President of Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity (AVP SRCA) at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Dr. Vaugeois will work across the institution to create a culture of learning through research. This includes developing a strategy that enables students, faculty and... Read more
Canada and BC Invest in Health and Science Centre at VIU
January 20, 2017
$35.9-million investment will create jobs, support research and improve health care Canadians will be better equipped for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow with a $35.9-million federal-provincial investment in Vancouver Island University's (VIU) new $39.9-million Health and Science Centre. This brings the total provincial and federal investment in new infrastructure at VIU... Read more