VIU experts appear live on CBC Nanaimo broadcast
January 27, 2023
Several shows were broadcasting from Serious Coffee on Hammond Bay Road The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation launched its permanent bureau in Nanaimo on Friday, January 27 with a special live broadcast in the Harbour City that featured several experts from Vancouver Island University. The Nanaimo bureau “will focus on telling stories from the mid-and-north Vancouver Island region” states a CBC... Read more
Budget Information Session Q&A
January 27, 2023
Below are answers to the questions received from the Senior Management Team Budget Information Session held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. This page is continuously being updated so if you do not see your question, please check back soon. Have a question? Email universityrelations@viu.ca and we will work with the Senior Management Team to provide an answer. More questions and answers can be heard... Read more
VIU professor explores Bach’s Chaconne for Solo Violin during first spring Colloquium lecture
January 27, 2023
The series kicks off on February 10 with a presentation by Nanaimo violinist and composer James Mark. Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series explores the topics of Bach’s Chaconne for Solo Violin and what it means to hold space for queerness in the classroom during two lectures this spring. “We’re excited about the two presentations that are lined up for the... Read more
Budget Information Session recording and Powerpoint
January 25, 2023
The first Senior Management Team (SMT) Information Session took place on Tuesday, January 24. CFO and Vice-President Administration Marlene Kowalski presented on VIU's 2023-2024 budget and was followed with an extensive Q&A period. Budget Information Session recording Slide deck for Ms. Kowalski's presentation 2023-24-budget-update-read-only.pdf Budget Information Session Q&A Questions... Read more
VIU accepts return of Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
January 17, 2023
University is continuing with a consultation to establish policy on Indigenous identity. Vancouver Island University (VIU) has accepted the return of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws given to Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond in 2013. Turpel-Lafond informed VIU of her decision to voluntarily return the honour after receiving correspondence from the university that it would be moving forward with a... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023
Mapping molecules in new ways & top 2022 stories 📝 Hopefully you had the chance to relax and unwind a little over the holidays. If you're looking for story ideas this week, we have a researcher who is using mass spectrometry to take a deeper look at tissues, which could have applications for medical research. We also made the list of top-read stories in several categories. Read on below. If ... Read more
VIU’s View Gallery presents the 2023 Student Art Salon
January 6, 2023
Exhibit runs Tuesday, January 10 to February 9. Is the weather getting you down? Do you need some colour and pop, some enchantment and pizzazz to brighten up the January-February blahs? Swing by Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) View Gallery anytime between Tuesday and Friday from 10 am to 4 pm from January 10 to February 9 to check out our 2023 Student Art Salon! The View Gallery is excited... Read more
All VIU campuses open today (December 21)
December 21, 2022
Wednesday, December 21, 2022: Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo, Cowichan and tiwšɛmawtxw (Powell River) campuses are open today, December 21, 2022. Milner Gardens Christmas Magic will proceed as scheduled tonight. Please note: All VIU campuses are closed from Friday, December 23, 2022, to Tuesday, January 2, 2023 (inclusive), and there will be no severe weather communications during this... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
Year in review, new pharmacy technician training & seasonal experts 🎄 This is our last media highlights email of 2022. Vancouver Island University will be closed for winter break from Friday, December 23, 2022, to Monday, January 2, 2023, reopening on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. All the best for a relaxing, restful holiday season to you all. In this issue, we have a couple experts ready give... Read more
Top 20 VIU stories of 2022
December 20, 2022
From climate change research and major funding announcements, to a Canada goose that travelled a long way from home and the start-up of psychedelic-assisted therapy training, 2022 was a busy year at Vancouver Island University. Here’s our top 20 of 2022 year-in-review list. VIU establishes Chair in Trust and Political Leadership VIU was one of five Canadian universities selected to form a... Read more