VIU Satyr Players Club Presents Six Shows During One-Act Play Festival
January 20, 2020
Student theatre club premieres never before seen plays during annual festival.The Satyr Players one-act play festival runs the gambit of emotions this year, offering satirical comedy, high-energy slapstick and some serious moments.“There is something for everyone in this year’s one acts. All the plays are very different,” says Ariel Pretty, President of VIU’s Satyr Players Theatre Club. “We... Read more
HR Corner: Supporting Those in Recovery During the Holidays
December 18, 2019
HR CornerWith the holiday season just around the corner, and invitations to gathering with family, friends and co-workers are already starting to come in, it is important to remember that these events can often be a source of stress for many people.For someone in recovery, the memories and celebrations attached to the season can be particularly challenging. They often include tempting... Read more
Christmas Magic Fills the Air at Milner Gardens and Woodland
December 10, 2019
Milner Gardens hosts its annual family festival of lights and music this December.It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Milner Gardens and Woodland.The seaside garden in Qualicum Beach hosts its annual family festival, called Milner Christmas Magic, this December. Volunteers have been stringing up thousands of lights over the past few... Read more
Garden Café Feeding Conversations about Healthy Eating Habits
November 25, 2019
VIU project at Snaw-Naw-As Health Centre helps increase food knowledge, cooking skills and promotes conversations about healthy food choices.Engaging people in conversations about how to make simple, healthy meals at home is at the heart of the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Garden Café project running at the Snaw-Naw-As Health Centre this fall.The café currently features Chef Sean Wiens, who... Read more
Welcome to VIU!
November 7, 2019
In each issue of VIU Voices, we publish a list of all new, regular employees at VIU. This list recognizes anyone who has received their first regular appointment. Welcome and congratulations to you all - we hope you find your experience enriching and positive. This list is for appointments from September 1, 2019 to November 1, 2019. Mikhail Ivanov, Coordinator, International Recruitment... Read more
People Plan Invitation For Action Bolsters VIU's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Activities
November 6, 2019
In September, VIU announced the institution received a $400,000 grant to address the issues surrounding equity, diversity and inclusion.A driver in applying for the grant was the knowledge that VIU needs to do better in creating a truly inclusive and safe environment in which diversity is valued for the intrinsic benefits it brings to us all.The grant enables VIU to undertake much needed work. It... Read more
‘It’s Worth It’ Recruitment Campaign Connects Future Students To VIU
November 6, 2019
The Strategic Marketing department is very excited to launch ‘It’s Worth It’, VIU’s Fall 2020 domestic recruitment campaign. Our goal is to connect with prospective students making plans for university studies, let them know all that VIU has to offer, and encourage them to explore and apply to VIU for Fall 2020 studies.A few key things to know about the It’s Worth It recruitment campaign:New,... Read more
Sustainability@VIU Spreads Awareness During Sustainability Week
November 6, 2019
By Don Alexander, Chair, Sustainability@VIU and Margot Croft, Administrative Assistant, Environment and SustainabilityThe last week of September was Sustainability Week at VIU. Organized by Sustainability@VIU and the VIU Sustainability Advisory Committee, the week had a variety of activities from a lunch-and-learn to a fashion show and a screening of Just Eat It. A lively lunch-and-learn... Read more
Me Time: Managing Stress and Finding Work-Life Balance
October 25, 2019
HR Corner In our ever changing lives, full of jam-packed schedules and fast approaching deadlines, it is easy to put our Me-Time on the back burner. Homewood Health shares some useful tips on why we need time for ourselves, what’s the cost if we don’t make Me-Time a priority and how we can obtain additional free time for ourselves.Why do we need it?Without quality personal time, not only... Read more
A BIG THANK YOU to the VIU Community for a Very Successful RockVIU
September 25, 2019
Shared on behalf of Omar Karim, Office of Co-Curricular Engagement and Learning (OCCEL)On behalf of Student Affairs and the RockVIU 2019 Organizing Team, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the VIU Faculty/Staff and Students that took time out of their busy day to help with the RockVIU event on August 29th, 2019. What an amazing turnout of students and a big thank you... Read more