VIU AWARDS HONORARY DOCTORATE TO CANADIAN ASTRONAUT ROBERT THIRSK
February 1, 2014
Canadian astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk says he was "humbled' to receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Vancouver Island University (VIU) at winter convocation Friday, Jan. 31. Thirsk is well known throughout Canada and the world for his contributions to global space exploration, and for fostering educational opportunities for Canadian students and educators. He became the first Canadian astronaut... Read more
VIU WELCOMES RICHARD WAGAMESE AS FIRST INDIGENOUS WRITER IN RESIDENCE
January 31, 2014
Award-winning writer Richard Wagamese arrived at Vancouver Island University (VIU) Jan. 27 to begin a month-long visit as the University’s first Indigenous Writer in Residence. The public is invited to attend a reading and reception welcoming Wagamese to VIU and the community on Monday, Feb. 3 from 7 to 9 pm at Shq’apthut, VIU’s Aboriginal Gathering Place. An Ojibway from the Wabseemoong First... Read more
VIU CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK FEB. 3-7
January 31, 2014
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is hosting International Development Week events Feb. 3 to 7 that range from brown-bag learning sessions and lectures with guest speakers, to student presentations on international experiences, to a mini-documentary film festival. All events are free and open to the public. “Our theme is ‘Community Engagement – from Local to Global',” says Meg Savory,... Read more
VALEDICTORIAN URGES GRADS TO FOLLOW THEIR PASSION
January 28, 2014
Gillian Coy is living proof that it’s never too late to launch a career change. Graduating with a Master of Education in Special Education from Vancouver Island University (VIU), Coy represented classmates as valedictorian at the winter convocation ceremony at the Port Theatre Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. “I was deeply honoured to serve as class valedictorian again,” says Coy, who also served as... Read more
VIU APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS
January 27, 2014
Dan Hurley, Executive Director of University Relations at Vancouver Island University (VIU), today announced the appointment of William Litchfield as the next Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations beginning in February 2014. "William joins us at an important time in the University's history," said Hurley. "As we move forward with plans to raise funds to increase financial support for... Read more
LEARN SOMETHING NEW AT FREE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LECTURE SERIES
January 24, 2014
From bird banding, to Garry Oak ecosystems, to air quality monitoring, there’s a topic to suit almost every interest at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Science & Technology lecture series. The free weekly series is open to the public and runs Wednesday nights at VIU’s Nanaimo campus. “We encourage members of the public to join us,” says Wendy Simms, organizer of the lecture series. “The... Read more
VIU Science Degree Provides Solid Foundation for Medical School
January 23, 2014
There's no doubt in Nathan Stefani's mind that small universities offer quality education for students. Stefani graduated from Vancouver Island University (VIU) with a Bachelor of Science (major in Biology) in June, 2013. Now he's pursuing a lifelong dream to become a medical doctor. With top marks from VIU, Stefani was accepted into the Island Medical Program (IMP) of the University of BC’s (UBC... Read more
COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS COMMITS $200K TO HELP BUILD A RICHER FUTURE FOR YOUTH FORMERLY IN CARE
January 22, 2014
Coast Capital Savings today announced the launch of a fund that will help youth formerly in care of the province access post-secondary education at British Columbia institutions. Coast Capital has initiated the fund that will be used to help cover expenses beyond tuition that are often a barrier to post-secondary education for former youth in care. President and Chief Executive Officer Tracy... Read more
CANADIAN ASTRONAUT AND COMMUNITY CHAMPION TO RECEIVE HONOURARY AWARDS
January 22, 2014
Canadian astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk and community fundraising champion Bruce Williams will receive honourary credentials at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) winter convocation ceremonies at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo. Dr. Thirsk is well known throughout Canada and the world for his contributions to global space exploration, and for fostering educational opportunities for Canadian students... Read more
VIU in the News: Chef Chops Down Competition
January 21, 2014
By Greg Sakaki -- Nanaimo News Bulletin Ryan Reed has always loved playing with his food and it sure paid off for him. Reed, a Malaspina University-College culinary arts grad, was last week’s winner on the Food Network TV show Chopped Canada. The contest starts with four competitors, who have to utilize certain ingredients to cook an appetizer, main course and then dessert. After each course, one... Read more