VIU Welcomes New Executive Director of Human Resources
April 10, 2017
Dan Vandersluis joins University in key leadership role Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to announce that Dan VanderSluis has recently joined VIU as the Executive Director of Human Resources. In this role Dan will support the development and execution of University-wide Human Resources strategies and ensure the high quality human resources services at VIU continue to attract, retain... Read more
Nanaimo Family's Generous Donation Leaves Lasting Legacy for VIU Technical Theatre Students
April 4, 2017
Eldred and Joyce Classen have created an award in honour of their son, Brent Classen, an alum of the Theatre program who passed away in 2015 The show will go on for countless Vancouver Island University (VIU) Technical Theatre students, thanks to a generous donation from a couple who wanted to leave a lasting legacy in memory of their son. Nanaimo residents Eldred and Joyce Classen lost their son... Read more
VIU Supports Federal Budget's Investments in Students and Innovation
March 29, 2017
The 2017 federal budget supports key areas of focus at VIU, including support for Indigenous learners, increased access to post-secondary education and investments in skills development and research Vancouver Island University (VIU) President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson says new investments outlined in the 2017 federal budget will increase student access to post-secondary education,... Read more
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 is... 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