In the Community

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


Mind/Brain

January 9, 2010

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