One of Canada’s top post-secondary tourism and recreation schools is celebrating its history
October 10, 2008
This year, Vancouver Island University’s (formerly Malaspina University-College) Recreation and Tourism department celebrates several program anniversaries, including 35 years of recreation diplomas, 20 years of tourism diplomas, and 10 years since the start of the Bachelor of Tourism Management program. Alumni, faculty, and current students are invited to a reunion at the Nanaimo campus on... Read more
T-shirts on sale for breast cancer research
October 9, 2008
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is joining a Canada-wide campaign to raise funds for breast cancer research. The university is among 22 universities across Canada that have partnered with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to raise funds by selling a ‘breast aware’ t-shirt. Each of the 22 university bookstores is committed to selling one thousand t-shirts during National Breast Cancer... Read more
VIU makes connections around the world
October 9, 2008
"From Dirt to Drink.” That’s the title of a unique research project underway by Vancouver Island University faculty member Tracy Gillis. Gillis, who teaches accounting in the Faculty of Management, is currently on assisted leave to conduct professional development research. She is working with the management of Popova Kula Winery in the Republic of Macedonia. Popova Kula Winery is considered... Read more
MacBeth opens at VIU October 30
October 9, 2008
Swords, witches, goddesses and ghosts - welcome to MacBeth, Shakespeare’s most popular and darkest tragedy, whose very name became synonymous with bad luck. Vancouver Island University’s Theatre department presents its fall production of MacBethOctober 30 to November 8 and director Leon Potter promises a fast-paced production, which will thrill Shakespeare lovers and newcomers alike. Set in... Read more
Charitable theatre production starts Oct. 9
October 9, 2008
A student-driven theatre production is raising funds for the local Loaves and Fishes food bank. VIU theatre students are presenting a production of Jerry Finnegan’s Sister at the VIU theatre from Oct. 9 – 11. All proceeds from the play will go to the local Loaves and Fishes food bank in Nanaimo. “It’s important for Vancouver island University students to hold events like this,” said Kelsey... Read more
VIU Culinary Arts student wins chance to compete in Dubai
October 8, 2008
Vancouver Island University Culinary Arts student Carlos Rodriguez is heading to Dubai to compete in a global cooking competition. Rodriguez won an all-expenses paid trip to Dubai in December after winning first place in LG Home Chef, a national cooking competition sponsored by LG Electronics. LG Electronics asked three Canadian cooking schools – including Vancouver Island University (VIU) - to... Read more
Food lovers take note - VIU hosts culinary event Oct. 17
September 30, 2008
Distinguished alumni from Vancouver Island University's Culinary Arts program will showcase their culinary talents at a unique fundraising event at the Nanaimo campus October 17. The Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island and the VIU Alumni Relations Office are co-hosting a stand-up reception and silent auction to raise funds to support student scholarships and VIU Culinary Arts graduate David... Read more
VIU forms important research partnership
September 26, 2008
StatoilHydro Canada Ltd. today announced the formation of research partnerships with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and three Canadian universities. The University of Calgary, University of Alberta, and Vancouver Island University will share in the $8.1 million CDN investment by StatoilHydro, the first such investment by StatoilHydro in Canada. These partnerships are seen as... Read more
Vancouver Island University makes history
September 26, 2008
Vancouver Island University (VIU) installed Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo as the institution’s first Chancellor Thursday. Chief Atleo’s appointment is significant because he is the first Aboriginal person to be appointed as a Chancellor in the province of British Columbia. Atleo is a Hereditary Chief from the Ahousaht First Nation and serves as the British Columbia Regional Chief of the Assembly... Read more
National accreditation granted to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
September 26, 2008
It’s official – Vancouver Island University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has passed a rigorous national accreditation process. “We’re very proud and excited about receiving five year accreditation approval from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN),” said BSN program chair, Madelene Heffel Ponting. “Accreditation with CASN is recognized worldwide by students,... Read more