VIU APPOINTS FIRST FULL-TIME ELDER
September 26, 2013
The first full-time Elder-in-Residence at Vancouver Island University provides guidance and support to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, and will now share traditional knowledge and practices in the Faculty of Health and Human Services (HHS). Geraldine Manson of Snuneymuxw First Nation, who has worked in the Elder role with VIU for the past six years, was appointed as the first Elder-in-... Read more
VIU FACULTY EXPLORE THE MEANING OF "GOING BACK TO THE LAND"
September 25, 2013
Faced with global capitalism, genetically modified food, and a popular culture that does little to inspire and enrich their lives, many people in modern day North America are making the decision to head ‘back to the land’. While the present day desire to build a simpler, healthier, more authentic life in a rural setting is prevalent, is it really anything new? Nothing new at all, in fact, say... Read more
LEGENDARY JAZZ PIANIST BRINGS TRIO TO VIU FOR OCT. 1 PERFORMANCE
September 24, 2013
One of the contemporary jazz scene’s most enduring and skilled pianists will play Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre Oct. 1 with his New York City trio. Harold Mabern, described as “one of the great post-bop pianists” in The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings, will be joined on stage by a trio of talented jazz musicians: Cory Weeds on tenor saxophone, John Webber on bass, and Joe... Read more
ELDERCOLLEGE KICKS OFF SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES
September 23, 2013
Another unique season of Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) popular ElderCollege Saturday Speaker Series is underway. About 50 people attended a recent presentation by VIU Biology professor Rob Wager who explored the question Can Genetically Modified Crops be Used Safely? The series, which runs one Saturday per month, is the brainchild of the VIU ElderCollege Board. “We’ve had great response... Read more
VIU WORKS WITH COWICHAN COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT REGION’S EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND SKILLS TRAINING
September 19, 2013
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is working with key community partners in the Cowichan Valley to support the educational needs of the region, create more opportunities for skills training and, in turn, contribute to the region’s social, cultural and economic prosperity. That was the message from VIU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson in a luncheon address to the Duncan Cowichan... Read more
VIU WELCOMES TWO NEW SPONSORED REFUGEE STUDENTS
September 18, 2013
When Hamdi Aweys and Elizabeth Aduu began their studies at Vancouver Island University last week, they brought with them a strong desire to excel in difficult circumstances, a hope to quickly engage with their new Canadian home, and a quiet determination to build a brighter future. Sponsored by VIU’s World University Service of Canada (WUSC) local committee, Aweys and Aduu are excited to... Read more
VIU launches Instagram photo contest
September 17, 2013
Vancouver Island University wants to see photos of where you learn. To celebrate the new school year, VIU is holding a photography contest through the social media platform Instagram inviting BC residents to submit their best #ilearnhere photos of VIU, Vancouver Island and British Columbia. To enter the contest, entrants must follow VIU’s Instagram account @viuniversity, submit a photo with the... Read more
VIU JOINS COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO HOST ACTIVE AGING WEEK
September 17, 2013
Fun, informative and educational activities – including guest speakers, interactive demonstrations, access to health and fitness resources, and other community events – will take place during Active Aging Week celebrations Sept. 22 to 28 in Oceanside. “Our theme, Discover Your Community, opens the door for seniors to discover new ideas, practices and places to support active living,” says Dr.... Read more
VIU AWARDS TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS
September 16, 2013
Nineteen first-year students received full tuition scholarships to pursue their undergraduate studies at Vancouver Island University (VIU) because of their outstanding and athletic achievement in high school. VIU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson formally congratulated the students at a special reception last week. “We are very proud to welcome these top young and emerging scholars... Read more
VIU DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION EVENTS AT NANAIMO, COWICHAN AND POWELL RIVER CAMPUSES
September 16, 2013
Events at VIU’s Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River campuses will mark the “VIU Day of Truth and Reconciliation” on Friday, September 20. British Columbia has declared September 16 to 22, 2013, Reconciliation Week in support of the healing process undertaken through The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). In support of the Commission's work, and to demonstrate that VIU... Read more