VIU students raise funds for Haiti relief efforts
January 19, 2010
Students in Steven Earle’s Environment Geology course at Vancouver Island University had just started studying the causes and characteristics of earthquakes when Haiti was hit by a devastating quake. The class was moved to organize several fundraising events to support Red Cross relief efforts in the region. “We’re trying to do as much as we can,” said student Nicole Soby. “We had just started... Read more
NIC and Vancouver Island University sign Bilateral Agreement
January 19, 2010
North Island College and Vancouver Island University signed a partnership agreement today that will see both institutions working together to better serve the residents of the north Vancouver Island region. The Bilateral Agreement will enhance the capacity of both institutions through increased collaborative programming, seamless transfer arrangements, and greater opportunity for collaborative... Read more
Ladysmith boy collects twoonies for VIU’s sturgeon
January 14, 2010
Five-year-old Alden Thom is one of Vancouver Island University’s youngest donors. Alden was so impressed by his recent visit to the sturgeon tanks at VIU, he decided to raise money at his 5th birthday party to help the endangered species. “Instead of presents for himself, Alden decided to collect twoonies from the kids at the party so he could do something important,” said his mom Karen. “Alden... Read more
Nanaimo authors Carol Matthews and Liza Potvin launch new book
January 14, 2010
Dog Days, a new book by Nanaimo authors Carol Matthews and Liza Potvin, explores questions of travel, friendship, the importance of family, the attraction of adventure and the comfort of home. Matthews is retired Dean of Instruction, Human Services Programs and Community Education at Vancouver Island University, while Potvin teaches English in the Creative Writing and Journalism department. At... Read more
Father/daughter musicians join Arrowsmith Big Band Jan. 21
January 14, 2010
A love of music is in the Bush family’s genes. Trumpeter Greg Bush, a music professor at Vancouver Island University, will appear on stage with his jazz vocalist daughter Lauren Bush on Jan. 21 at the Malaspina Theatre.They’ll join forces with the Arrowsmith Big Band performing Greg’s original compositions and arrangements. “It’ll be very cool to have my kid up there singing in front of 16... Read more
Poets on Campus reading series starts new year with Hilary Peach
January 12, 2010
Gabriola Island poet Hilary Peach performs her distinctive blend of words and music Monday, Jan. 18, at Vancouver Island University. Peach, founder and Artistic Director of the Poetry Gabriola Festival , is a writer, audio poet, recording artist, arts activist, and producer. She has performed at events that include the Vancouver International Folk Music Festival, Montreal’s Festival Voix d’... Read more
New Director of International Marketing, Recruitment and Business Development at VIU
January 12, 2010
Bruce Condie is Vancouver Island University’s new Director, International Marketing, Recruitment and Business Development. Condie, who starts work at VIU on Feb. 22, has been the Director of International Education for Red River College in Winnipeg since 2006. VIU has much to offer students who are looking for a high quality education in a wide range of programs from high school to post-... Read more
Blended courses earn high marks at VIU
January 12, 2010
Two faculty members at Vancouver Island University have discovered a unique way to create better learning experiences for students. Media Studies instructor Doug Stetar and English teacher Daniel Burgoyne collaborated on a pilot project linking two courses – English 115 (university writing and research) and Media Studies 112 (popular culture). The interdisciplinary experiment aimed at first... Read more
VIU conservation expert outlines risks of bear and cougar attacks
January 11, 2010
Hikers, campers and others who venture into the wilds of B.C. can learn ways to reduce the chance of bear and cougar attacks at a free public lecture Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Vancouver Island University. John Merriman, a former B.C. Conservation Officer and instructor for VIU’s Resource Management Officer Technology program (RMOT), will outline strategies to avoid conflict in the wild and... Read more