VIU News & Experts: February 14, 2025
February 15, 2025
Canada-US relations experts 🇨🇦🇺🇸 We know what is happening with our neighbour to the south is top of mind for everyone right now, and will be for quite some time. We have quite a few experts eager to chat about this topic. Read on to learn more. Canada-US relations in the Trump 2.0 era From tariffs to comments about Canada becoming the 51st state, US President Donald Trump is keeping Canadian... Read more
Retired VIU Anthropology Professor receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
February 4, 2025
Dr. Imogene Lim was recently presented with the honour. A commitment to community advocacy has earned Vancouver Island University (VIU) Honorary Research Associate Dr. Imogene Lim a King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medal – the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation – was presented to Lim by NDP MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Lisa Marie Barron on January 25. In a press release... Read more
Paul Watkins’ new book Soundin’ Canaan explores Black Canadian voices
January 29, 2025
The book merges poetry, music and history to examine “sonic citizenship.” Dr. Paul db Watkins’ new book Soundin’ Canaan: Black Canadian Poetry, Music, and Citizenship examines the contributions of key Black Canadian poets. “Soundin’ Canaan explores the rich tapestry of Black Canadian poets, interweaving a narrative of literary, cultural and musical histories,” says Watkins. His book includes an... Read more
VIU Elders receive King Charles III Coronation Medals
November 28, 2024
Geraldine Manson (C-tasi:a) and Thiyuas - Florence James were honoured earlier this month. One current Vancouver Island University (VIU) Elder-in-Residence as well as a retired Elder-in-Residence were given the King Charles III Coronation Medal earlier this month for their role as culture keepers. NDP MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Lisa Marie Barron and retired MLA for Nanaimo – North Cowichan Doug... Read more
Creating holiday magic – volunteers bring cherished holiday tradition to life
November 26, 2024
Stories from Milner Christmas Magic volunteers and staff. Each year, Milner Gardens & Woodland transforms into a dazzling wonderland thanks to the dedication of volunteers and staff who bring Milner Christmas Magic to life. “We started from humble beginnings more than twenty years ago using tea lights in tin cans to light the driveway, to today, using thousands of LED lights and immersive... Read more
VIU Giving Tuesday campaign creates pathways for students in need
November 25, 2024
VIU’s eleventh annual campaign features an online auction and opportunities to have donations matched. Students in Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Resource Management and Protection programs are following their passion for protecting the province’s environment and ecosystems. Learning how to do this work requires lots of hands-on practice in the field. In recent years, faculty began... Read more
16 Days of Activism campaign honours differences and shared struggles
November 25, 2024
What: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence When: November 25 to December 10, various dates and times Where: Vancouver Island University Nanaimo campus Media: Schedule of events below The Vancouver Island University Faculty Association Women’s and Gender Equity committee (WAGE) is urging people to honour differences, hold space for each other and engage in meaningful conversations... Read more
VIU and community partners remember local fallen soldiers through video memorial
November 1, 2024
VIU video project acknowledges Nanaimo soldiers’ contributions to the First and Second World Wars. A Vancouver Island University (VIU) video memorial project that tells the story of Nanaimo soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First and Second World Wars will be displayed across the city. For the 11 days leading up to Remembrance Day, the Nanaimo Remembers project will display the... Read more
Flower Power: Milner Gardens & Woodland receives national recognition
October 31, 2024
The Rhododendron Species Garden highlighted as the only one of its kind in Canada. Vancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens & Woodland received 5 Blooms and a special mention for Natural Heritage Preservation for The Rhododendron Species Garden from Communities in Bloom (CiB). “We are incredibly proud to receive this level of recognition from the Communities in Bloom judges and... Read more
Our Town explores love, loss and life’s fragility
October 21, 2024
What: Our Town – VIU Theatre department’s fall play When: October 31 to November 9, 7:30 pm Where: Malaspina Theatre (Building 310), Nanaimo campus Our Town explores the universal human experience of growing up, falling in love and dying. It conveys powerful messages about the beauty and fleeting nature of life and the fact that people often take it for granted. The play tells the story of two... Read more