VIU IN THE NEWS: MARINERS END 15-YEAR TITLE DROUGHT
March 5, 2013
By Josh Aldrich, Nanaimo Daily News Published: Monday, March 4, 2013 Fifteen years. That's how long it had been since the Vancouver Island University Mariners had won a women's basketball provincial championship. On Saturday, at Camosun College in Victoria, that all changed with a 66-55 win over the top-ranked Capilano University Blues. [Read more](http://www2.canada.com/nanaimodailynews/news/... Read more
VIU IN THE NEWS - VIU ALUMNI RECOGNIZED FOR COMMUNITY WORK
March 4, 2013
*Nanaimo News Bulletin*: Published, March 3, 2013 Vancouver Island University alumni are making significant contributions to the communities they live and work in and the school’s alumni association has created a new award to recognize their efforts. All alumni actively engaged in volunteer and community activities that serve to better their community are eligible to receive the award and $1,... Read more
VIU’S THEATRE STUDENTS RELISH CHALLENGE OF COMPLEX PLAY
March 1, 2013
Ross Desprez, instructor in VIU’s Theatre department hopes that audiences will leave the upcoming production of *The Rimers of Eldritch*, wondering ‘what the heck it was all about’. “This is a really challenging play, both in its subject matter, which is mature, and from an acting standpoint,” says Desprez, who is also directing the play. “My hope is that the performance will stay with our... Read more
VIU'S NEW POWER ENGINEERING PROGRAM WILL ADDRESS SHORTAGE OF SKILLED WORKERS
February 27, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 NANAIMO, BC: Thanks to a grant of $144,000 from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology, VIU will now be the only institution on Vancouver Island where students can get their Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate. According to Gilbert Requena, one of the instructors in the new program, there is a high demand for... Read more
VIU IN THE NEWS: COOKS IN THE KITCHEN
February 26, 2013
By Julie Chadwick, The Star Published: Feb. 22, 2013 VIU is churning out world-renowned chefs who are now training up the next batch of culinary superstars. They prepare some of the most sumptuous dishes ever to grace a white-linened table in the most prestigious kitchens in the world. From the Fairmont to the Hilton, world-class chefs work their creative mettle to delight their gastronomic... Read more
VIU STUDENTS’ SCULPTURES SHOWCASED AT PORT THEATRE
February 25, 2013
When Sarah Kalcsics, Marketing & Fundraising Manager at The Port Theatre, decided the theatre’s lobby needed a little pizazz she knew just who to call – VIU’s Visual Arts department. “We’re always interested in building community partnerships and I thought it would be great if we could somehow get the students involved in livening up the lobby,” says Kalcsics. She got in touch with Gregory... Read more
VIU AND BEAR SMART BC WORKING TO MINIMIZE CONFLICTS WITH BEARS IN PORT ALBERNI
February 25, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 25, 2013 PORT ALBERNI – In February and March, students from Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Resource Management Officer Technology Program (RMOT) will be working with Bear Smart BC and the Conservation Officer Service to reduce conflict with bears in the Alberni Valley. The City of Port Alberni has made huge strides towards becoming an officially designated... Read more
VIU IN THE NEWS: MARINE STATION TO BE TOURIST DRAW
February 22, 2013
BY BRENDA GOUGH - Parksville-Qualicum News Published Feb. 19, 2013 DEEP BAY - It's a bit off the beaten path but once you visit the Deep Bay Marine Field Station, an off-campus research facility of Vancouver Island University's Centre for Shellfish Research you'll be pleasantly surprised at what is inside. Although the primary goal of the station overlooking Baynes Sound is research, the... Read more
VIU LAUNCHES NEW CENTRE FOR HEALTHY AGING
February 21, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 21, 2013 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University has launched a new Centre for Healthy Aging and Community-Engaged Scholarship that will benefit seniors. The Centre’s mandate is to promote excellence in healthy-aging research, education and practice. It has a special focus on seniors’ health care improvements, active and productive aging, and the... Read more
MBA STUDENTS TAKE TO THE STREETS COMPETING FOR MANN CUP TROPHY
February 19, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Students in Vancouver Island University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program will be out at grocery retailers and other venues this Saturday (Feb. 23) raising funds for the Pacific Salmon Foundation and sharing information about Nanaimo Airport Commission’s environmental projects. It’s all part of the annual MBA Business Challenge... Read more