Romance language cinema to be discussed at VIU
October 27, 2009
Bringing romance language cinema to a world stage will be discussed at a free public lecture Friday, October 30 by professors in Vancouver Island University’s Modern Language department. Dr. Hope Leith and Dr. Ana Maria Donat will conduct a joint presentation on the work of film makers Denys Arcand and Pedro Almodóvar as part of the Arts and Humanities Colloquium. “These film makers have... Read more
Poet Laureate of Britain - Carol Ann Duffy at VIU- public poetry celebration takes place October 21 and 22
October 21, 2009
Newly appointed Poet Laureate of Britain, Carol Ann Duffy, is Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) 2009 Ralph Gustafson Chair of Poetry. Ms. Duffy will visit VIU’s Nanaimo campus October 21 and 22 to engage in a public celebration of poetry. “This has been such an exhilarating time for me, planning for Ms. Duffy's visit,” said Craig Tapping, Chair of VIU’s Gustafson Poetry Trust. “Students and... Read more
Grand opening Oct. 23 for unique wood fired oven
October 16, 2009
Vancouver Island University is the first teaching institution in Canada to have an operating wood fired brick oven. The oven is fired daily and students enrolled in the Culinary Arts and Professional Baking programs use it to bake breads, bagels and pizza. They are trained in building fires, preparing the oven for baking and assessing oven temperatures to decide which products to bake. “... Read more
VIU makes environmentally friendly changes to reduce waste
October 16, 2009
On any given day, up to 2,400 customers are served in two cafeterias at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus. That’s why VIU’s Food and Beverage Manager George Kulai gives serious thought to how the cafeteria operations can be as environmentally responsible as possible. “We’ve implemented exciting changes to conserve energy and reduce VIU’s footprint on the environment,” said Kulai. “... Read more
New online courses make learning more accessible
October 15, 2009
Online technology will soon improve access to education for Aboriginal learners in remote First Nations communities and others interested in the shellfish industry. VIU’s Centre for Shellfish Research (CSR) has received $78,000 in BCcampus funding to convert three introductory shellfish aquaculture courses into an online format. “We applied for BCcampus funding to start this initiative because... Read more
Students learn new skills through field work
October 15, 2009
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VIU Mariners make national scholar list
October 8, 2009
Vancouver Island University Mariners are proving they have academic smarts along with athletic abilities. Twenty-six VIU athletes received National Scholar Awards from the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) for the 2008-2009 season - more than double any other school in BC. National Scholar Awards recognize outstanding academic accomplishments of CCAA student-athletes who achieve a... Read more
Overcoming adversity leads student to academic success
October 5, 2009
A serious medical condition didn’t stop Nanaimo’s Kenneth Hill from pursuing his goals. In fact, it inspired him to choose a career in the health care field as a Licenced Practical Nurse. Hill, who suffers from kidney disease, graduated from Vancouver Island University’s 12-month LPN program on Saturday and received the Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal for outstanding academic achievement... Read more
Visual Art students recruited for One of a Kind Show
October 2, 2009
For the second year in a row, Vancouver Island University’s Visual Arts department has secured a booth at the prestigious One of a Kind Show in Vancouver. VIU students Julie Dives, Tani Hamagishi, Meg Fulton, Paul MacIntyre, and Lara Scarr were selected by visual art faculty to participate in the show, and will be accompanied by Art and Design Department Co- Chair and Visual Art Professor... Read more
RBC donates $50,000 towards VIU's Aboriginal centre
October 2, 2009
Community investors are helping to create a new $3.6-million Aboriginal centre of learning and celebration at Vancouver Island University (VIU). On Friday, RBC Foundation, one of VIU’s generous community partners, announced a $50,000 contribution over two years for the Aboriginal Construction Program. Sixteen First Nations students currently enrolled in the program are honing their carpentry... Read more