Parents and students invited to open forum at VIU Feb. 18
February 12, 2009
Calling all parents. Do you have a child considering post-secondary education? If so, you and your child are invited to an open forum at Vancouver Island University February 18. Organized by the university’s Community and School Liaison Office, the forum will showcase VIU’s program options, admission process and more. “The purpose of the evening is to inform students and parents about... Read more
Culinary Arts students/alumni shine in cooking competitions
February 11, 2009
You can almost taste the buzz of excitement in Vancouver Island University’s Culinary Arts department. That’s because VIU students and alumni have recently garnered provincial, national and international acclaim for their cooking skills. The biggest news is alumnus David Wong’s recent success at the prestigious Bocuse D’Or competition in Lyon, France. Representing Canada, Wong placed ninth in... Read more
Vancouver Island University Ranks Number One in National Survey
February 9, 2009
According to the National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE) released February 2009, by Maclean's OnCampus (http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/), Vancouver Island University (VIU) ranks number one in five key areas amongst BC's public universities. The survey results were collected from 90,000 students in 53 universities across Canada. "We are extremely proud of the survey results," said... Read more
Bring your antiques to the Garden
February 6, 2009
Everyone has treasures hiding somewhere in their house. Whether they’ve been handed down between generations, or discovered recently in an antique store, you may be wondering what they’re worth. Vancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens and Woodland is offering you the chance to find out. On Sunday, February 15, from 10 am to 3 pm, Milner Gardens is presenting “Antiques in the Garden” – a... Read more
Local producer shells out for shellfish research field station
February 6, 2009
DEEP BAY – Vancouver Island University has received a $30,000 gift from Fanny Bay Oysters. “The donation of $30,000 worth of oyster shells will be used in environmentally-friendly paving materials at the university’s Deep Bay field station site,” announced university President Dr. Ralph Nilson. According to Nilson, the university is in the process of establishing what they believe will be a... Read more
International speaker coming to VIU
February 4, 2009
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is hosting a public lecture February 12 by renowned ecologist and journalist Rex Weyler entitled Ecology, economy, and relocalization: how communities everywhere can resist economic dependency on globalization. Weyler will discuss, among other things, international response to ecological and economic crisis, building resilient communities, and preserving local... Read more
VIU Announces New Board Members
February 2, 2009
Vancouver Island University (VIU) recently announced two new appointments to the Board of Governors while saying goodbye to two long term members. "I’m pleased with the new appointments,” said VIU President Dr. Ralph Nilson. “We’re fortunate to attract committed, talented individuals to our governance. With input from all of our stakeholders, VIU will continue to provide the highest quality in... Read more
Vancouver Island University Board Approves Campus Master Plan
January 29, 2009
At their January 2009 meeting, the Board of Governors for Vancouver Island University (VIU) approved a bold new vision for the growth of VIU’s Nanaimo Campus. “The approval of this plan is an exciting step towards our future,” said University Board Chair John Phillips. “This Master Plan allows VIU to strategically grow our Nanaimo campus using efficient and sustainable approaches to both... Read more
Review: Reason & Emancipation
January 26, 2009
Review: Reason & Emancipation Essays on the Philosophy of Kai Nielsenby Michel Seymour and Matthias Fritsch (Editors)Humanity Books, 2007Review by Bob Lane, M.A.Jan 27th 2009 (Volume 13, Issue 5) Read Review Read more
VIU invites community to check out university classes
January 23, 2009
Are you thinking about upgrading your education? Next week you’ll have a chance to see first-hand what goes on in today’s university classrooms. Vancouver Island University invites the public to attend “Open Door Week” at the Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses Jan. 26 to 30. “Teaching faculty from all areas will open their classroom doors to allow colleagues, staff, students and the public to see how... Read more