VIU's Jan. 23 Colloquium examines life in 'age of persuasion'
January 16, 2015
The digital world we inhabit requires we pay close attention to interpreting what we see and how we allow the hundreds of messages we receive daily to shape our thoughts and actions, according to Dr. Marshall Soules, an Honorary Research Associate in the Departments of English and Media Studies at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Dr. Soules will present an illustrated talk Friday, Jan. 23 at... Read more
Public Invited To Free VIU Science & Technology Lecture Jan. 14
January 12, 2015
NANAIMO, BC: The waters of British Columbia have a remarkable diversity of marine mammals – 31 species have been recorded here, one-quarter of all marine mammal species in the world. After co-existing with First Nations people on the coast for millennia, many marine mammals were driven to near extinction by rampant exploitation following the arrival of Europeans. In a free public lecture as... Read more
VIU Spreads Holiday Cheer in Harewood
December 19, 2014
Canadian and international students attending Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) High School, as well as VIU staff and faculty, are making the holiday season magical for 16 families in the Harewood community. Hampers overflowing with food vouchers, toys, clothing and household items were delivered to families December 19 as part of the annual Christmas hamper program. Grades 10 to 12 students... Read more
VIU Researchers Seek Public Help With Study
December 19, 2014
A team of researchers from Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the University of Victoria are studying the movement and fate of a seaweed called Mazzaella japonica (MJ), and they are asking for the public’s help. Since 2007, the BC Ministry of Agriculture has been issuing licences for the harvest of beach-cast seaweed (wrack) between Deep Bay and Bowser. The target species in the study, MJ,... Read more
Nanaimo Boy Shines Christmas Spirit on VIU Men's Soccer Team
December 18, 2014
Stirling Henry, a kind-hearted 10-year-old Nanaimo boy who loves soccer, spread some Christmas spirit to members of Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Mariners men’s soccer team. Henry, a Grade 5 student at Mountain View Elementary in Nanaimo, presented a specially decorated Christmas tree to players at the team’s year-end banquet last week. “Stirling made the tree with love to say thank-you... Read more
VIU CONTINUES TO OFFER TUITION FREE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
December 15, 2014
Vancouver Island University (VIU) will continue to offer tuition free Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs including English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at all campuses for the January - April 2015 semester. The Government of British Columbia recently announced changes to funding for ABE programs. In response, VIU will provide access to these programs under this new funding model. “We... Read more
Lunch Seminar Dec. 9 Addresses Impact of Income Tax Changes
December 4, 2014
If you’re still wondering how the federal government’s recent changes to Canada’s income tax system affects you and your family, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) economics professor will provide some valuable insight. Professor William Troost, who teaches economics and has an expertise in labour economics and economic history, will present a short lunchtime seminar on the topic on Tuesday,... Read more
VIU Students Competing in Canada's MBA Games Jan. 2-4
December 2, 2014
The countdown is on for 30 Vancouver Island University (VIU) students who are preparing to compete in Canada’s MBA Games Jan. 2 through 4 in Hamilton, Ontario. The group of pre-MBA (Master of Business Administration) and MBA students have been preparing for the competition since September, including fundraising to meet their goal of $40,000 to cover costs for travel to the event. Fundraisers on... Read more
'Giving Tuesday' at VIU Sets $20K Goal for Student Support
November 28, 2014
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is launching a one-day fundraising campaign on Giving Tuesday, a global movement for charitable giving and volunteering that falls the day after the frenzy of shopping that marks Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Donations to VIU on Giving Tuesday – that’s Dec. 2 – will make a difference in the lives of students currently attending VIU, or to prospective students... Read more
Seats Available in Training Programs at VIU
November 26, 2014
NANAIMO, BC: Vancouver Island University is offering programs in Security Worker Training and Building Service Worker and there are a few seats left to fill.Tuition and materials are available for participants who meet program criteria. These programs are open to anyone who is a resident of BC, over the age of 18, and has not had an Employment Insurance claim within the last three years or a... Read more