VIU Chancellor Shawn (A-in-chut) Atleo elected National Chief
July 23, 2009
Vancouver Island University (VIU) President Ralph Nilson offered his congratulations to VIU Chancellor, Shawn (A-in-chut) Atleo, on being elected National Chief to the Assembly of First Nations. “We are very proud of Chief Atleo and the work he is doing to advance opportunities for First Nations communities in BC and across the country,” said Nilson. “Chief Atleo has been a constant advocate for... Read more
Government of Canada supports most promising student researchers
July 21, 2009
Canada’s top student researchers, including 10 from Vancouver Island University, have received national awards that will help them hone their research skills and motivate them to pursue careers in science. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced $138-million in funding for scholarships and fellowships for 6,059 students across Canada from the Natural... Read more
CSR inspires future First Nations leaders
July 17, 2009
The Centre for Shellfish Research (CSR) at Vancouver Island University is using science to inspire First Nations youth to consider jobs in aquaculture. Building on the success of last year’s pilot program, the CSR hosted its second summer Future Leaders On the Water (FLOW) program for youth at Moorecroft camp in Nanoose Bay recently. “The objective is to bring together intergenerational groups... Read more
VIU experiments with sustainable food source
July 16, 2009
Inside a small, 10'x10' greenhouse tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, Anne McCarthy points to a lush display of healthy vegetable plants including strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. “Can you believe it? It’s mid-summer and our strawberries are still blooming!” McCarthy, a technologist in VIU’s Fisheries and Aquaculture... Read more
MBA students get silly for a good cause
July 14, 2009
Move over Apprentice. Students enrolled in Vancouver Island University Master of Business Administration program will go toe-to-toe in the sand to compete for charity and bragging rights during the Silly Boat Regatta on Sunday, July 19th at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo. It’s all in the name of fun and for a great cause – to raise money for the Child Development Centre (CDC). Two MBA cohorts... Read more
Hands on learning benefits graphics students and community
July 14, 2009
It was a win-win experience for local non-profits and students in Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Graphic Design Marketing course. The class was able to gain real life design experience while working on a marketing project for their chosen community group. “Non-profits tend to work so close to their mission that they don’t always have time to step back and see the big picture,” said the... Read more
Truck donation provides hands-on learning for students
June 24, 2009
Students in Vancouver Island University’s Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics program will reap the benefits yet again of the latest donation from a generous member of the business community. Glen Tulloch, District Operations Manager for Waste Management, donated a 1990 Western star roll-off truck to the program. It’s the fourth truck donated to VIU by Western Management in two years. “We... Read more
$40,000 scholarship winner coming to VIU
May 27, 2009
Emily Tranfield’s university career has just become a lot less stressful. The 18-year-old Ucluelet secondary school senior says she won’t have to worry about paying for her books, residency or transportation for the next four years after earning a $40,000 scholarship. “It will take an incredible amount of weight off my shoulders,” said Emily, who will begin her post-secondary education at... Read more
Bright young math minds compete at VIU
May 22, 2009
Vancouver Island University recently hosted some of the brightest young minds on Central Vancouver Island at the final round of the 2009 BC Secondary School Math Contest (mid-island region). The event took place at VIU on May 8, 2009. The B.C. Secondary School Math Contest is an annual event organized by several colleges and universities across the province. This is the fifteenth year that VIU... Read more
VIU Breaks Ground on the $8.6m Deep Bay Field Station for shellfish aquaculture
May 22, 2009
Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Deep Bay Field Station site was the setting for a formal ground-breaking ceremony on May 21, 2009. The event marked the beginning of construction of a critical piece of rural infrastructure to support the continued growth and diversification of the BC shellfish aquaculture industry. “We promised the federal and provincial governments that this project was “... Read more