VIU Awards Honorary Degree to Canadian Artist and Conservationist Robert Bateman
January 19, 2017
Bateman, whose artwork has raised money for countless conservation and environmental causes, will accept an Honorary Doctorate of Laws during VIU’s afternoon Convocation ceremony on January 27 Robert Bateman goes out hiking every day in the woodlands and wetlands surrounding his Salt Spring Island home. He observes the birds and the animals in the area, but he also sees beauty and magic in... Read more
National MBA Games, Organized by VIU, Set Fundraising Record
January 16, 2017
Vancouver Island University the overall winner of the 2017 event, which supported the anti-violence Moose Hide Campaign The 2017 national MBA Games are officially over – but their legacy will live on, thanks to a host of impressive achievements. The annual business-student competition was held in Nanaimo and area from Jan. 2-4 – marking the first time in the event’s 30-year history that it was... Read more
VIU Staff Honoured at Long-Service Event
January 10, 2017
Jennifer Franklin, Guy Le Masurier among the many VIU employees recognized for their years of service Their backgrounds and positions may differ – but Jennifer Franklin and Guy Le Masurier are united by a long-term commitment to Vancouver Island University. Both are being recognized at this year’s long-service reception, an annual event that honours employees who have worked at VIU from 10 to... Read more
VIU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson Reappointed
December 21, 2016
Dr. Nilson’s third term as President runs from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019 Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor of Vancouver Island University (VIU), has been reappointed for a third term. Allan Wiekenkamp, Chair of the VIU Board of Governors, and Dr. Nilson signed the contract on Wednesday, December 21. Dr. Nilson’s third term as President is January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019... Read more
A West Coast First: VIU Hosts 2017 National MBA Games
December 21, 2016
Business students from across Canada coming to Nanaimo to compete in the VIU-organized event and support its charity partner, the Moose Hide Campaign The MBA Games are coming to Nanaimo, marking the first time in the competition’s 30-year history that the national event will be held in BC. The annual business-student competition will be held in Nanaimo and area from Jan. 2-4, 2017 – and VIU is... Read more
Deputy Minister University Champion Announced for VIU
December 15, 2016
Diane Lafleur of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada will help strengthen links between the federal government and the University Vancouver Island University (VIU) has a new champion. Diane Lafleur, Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), has been named VIU’s Deputy Minister University Champion. Ms. Lafleur’s appointment is part of the Deputy Minister... Read more
VIU-organized MBA Games Secures $150K Pledge to Support National Moose Hide Campaign
December 8, 2016
Matching funds will boost fundraising effort for Moose Hide, the Games’ anti-violence charity partner Ambitious fundraising plans for the 2017 MBA Games – led by an organizing committee from Vancouver Island University (VIU) – have received a big boost, thanks to the generosity of a Canadian foundation. The Games, a national business-student competition, will raise funds for the Moose Hide... Read more
Canada and BC Invest to Renew Infrastructure at VIU
December 6, 2016
$22.4-million investment will create jobs, support students and reduce carbon output Canadians will be better equipped for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow with a $22.4 million investment at Vancouver Island University (VIU) to expand the Marine, Automotive and Trades Complex and create a District Geo-Exchange Energy System. The joint federal-provincial investment was... Read more
VIU TESTIFY Event Celebrates Indigenous Law through Art and Performance
November 21, 2016
From Nov. 26 – Dec. 9 Malaspina Theatre will host TESTIFY, a series of art installations and written works designed to explore concepts of Indigenous law A unique event is coming to Vancouver Island University (VIU) on Nov. 26 – one that challenges audiences to think about the traditional and cultural significance of Indigenous law in a new light. Testify is a collection of paintings,... Read more
VIU Adds New Health Care and Mental Health Supports for Students
November 7, 2016
The new resources are a result of needs identified by Student Affairs and the University’s Mental Health and Well-being Task Force More health care supports and resources for students struggling with mental health issues have come to Vancouver Island University (VIU) this fall. Amongst the new supports available to students are the addition of a second full-time nurse practitioner and a general... Read more