New award for students who love animals
June 27, 2008
The memory of a “great lady” who had a lifelong passion for animals will live on forever thanks to a new $31,000 endowment fund established by Vancouver Island University Foundation. Interest generated by the Diane Caillet Memorial Award endowment fund will create an annual cash award of $1,000 for a VIU student pursuing a career involving animals. Diane, a long-time and well-loved Nanaimo... Read more
Student designers sweep Rock Awards
June 24, 2008
It was a clean sweep for Vancouver Island University (VIU) graphic design students in a prestigious design competition recently. VIU students claimed all three student awards in the print category of the Rock Awards, a competition sponsored by the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC Vancouver Island Chapter). "As faculty members, we're thrilled and honored to see our students take... Read more
VIU launches photo contest
June 23, 2008
Amateur shutter bugs have until August 1st to enter the “New Point of VIU” photo contest launched by Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University-College). “If you’re a student or community member over the age of 19 who loves photography, we encourage you to email us your best digital photos of Vancouver Island scenes,” said Toni O’Keeffe, Executive Director, Communications and... Read more
University women celebrate $100,000 milestone
June 18, 2008
One of Vancouver Island University’s longest-established supporters marked a milestone yesterday. The Nanaimo chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women celebrated their endowment fund for student scholarships, awards and bursaries passing the $100,000 mark. The fund has been built up with membership dues and fundraising projects. The club began presenting awards to students in 1972... Read more
Student receives scholarship and summer job at Canadian Western Bank
June 18, 2008
Bertrand Seatter is $2,500 richer thanks to a scholarship from Canadian Western Bank. Better yet, he's guaranteed a summer job at the bank for the next two years, which could lead into an ongoing career. "I was really excited, and kind of speechless when I got the call from Canadian Western Bank saying I'd been chosen," said Seatter. "It's a great opportunity." Seatter recently completed his... Read more
Student-built research vessel preparing to launch
June 18, 2008
Students in the Aluminum Boat Building program at Vancouver Island University are building a training vessel for the Centre for Shellfish Research at VIU, which will be used to service the Deep Bay field station. “When we heard about the new aluminum boat building program at VIU, we were very excited,” said Brian Kingzett, Manager of the Deep Bay field station. “This allowed us to design a... Read more
First Nations leader honoured for lifetime of dedication
June 17, 2008
Gordon Reid has devoted himself to First Nations education for more than forty-five years. On June 3, 2008, his years of dedication and service were awarded with an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Vancouver Island University. “This is, without a doubt, the most fantastic time of my life,” said Reid. “Being recognized by my peers for what I’ve done and what I continue to do for my people is an... Read more
Students excel at EAT Vancouver show
June 17, 2008
Two star studded students in the professional baking and culinary arts programs at Vancouver Island University showcased their award winning talents at the EAT Vancouver show recently. Baking apprentice Jenny Jones won gold medals for her chocolate sculpture and sugar sculpture, and bronze for her hand-dipped chocolates. First year culinary arts student Carlos Rodriguez won a gold medal for his... Read more
High school students in Cowichan get a head start at VIU
June 9, 2008
Vancouver Island University and School District 79 are giving students a head start on their university careers. The Cowichan campus of VIU and SD 79 are continuing the University Enrichment Initiative, which reserves seats in first-year university courses at the Cowichan campus for grade 12 students. “It’s an excellent program for a grade 12 student to take,” said Maria Lauridsen, campus... Read more
Internationally renowned fisheries scientist receives Honorary Doctorate
June 5, 2008
Internationally renowned fisheries scientist Dr. Harald Rosenthal said it was a touching moment to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Technology from Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University-College) at the spring graduation ceremony June 3. “This is a very special occasion for me because this honour rounds out my lifelong career that started in Nanaimo,” said Dr. Rosenthal,... Read more