Alumni build one of British Columbia’s most innovative companies
April 2, 2012
HiretheWorld has been recognized as one of BC’s Most Innovative Companies by BC Business Magazine for the changes it’s making in the world of online hiring. Founded in 2009 by Vancouver Island University alumni Doug and Terry Beech and business partner Arash Afrooze, HiretheWorld allows employers to hire remote workers on a per-project basis to tackle anything from programming and design to... Read more
VIU music students perform year end concerts April 2, 3 and 4
March 30, 2012
Vancouver Island University Music Department presents a series of end-of-semester concerts April 2, 3 and 4 at VIU’s Nanaimo campus. Everyone is welcome. VIU Choir Night is scheduled on Monday, April 2 at 7:30 pm featuring the Cantabile Chamber Choir, the VIU College Singers, Jazz Choirs and Wind Ensemble. VIU Classical Night takes place Tuesday, April 3 at 7:30 pm featuring student soloists... Read more
Personal experience fuels student’s medical aspirations
March 30, 2012
Two significant events sparked William Cope’s dream of becoming a doctor – a rare childhood illness that left him partially paralyzed and his father’s battle with Parkinson’s disease. His dream is about to become reality. Cope has been accepted into Cornell University’s prestigious Weill Cornell Medical College, an Ivy League medical school in New York City. He’s one of approximately 20 students... Read more
Mariner in the news: Stephens named athlete of the year
March 29, 2012
Mariners' midfielder eyeing career in England with Sheffield By Josh Aldrich Nanaimo Daily News Thursday, March 29, 2012 Jared Stephens came to Vancouver Island University as a raw athlete out of Terrace. Now, four years later, he is leaving as the top male athlete in the Pacific Western Athletic Association. Stephens dominated the PacWest men's soccer league this year as he led the Mariners... Read more
VIUSU Year End Celebration
March 29, 2012
VIUSU's year end celebration is underway in the main courtyard. Today’s celebration (Thursday, March 29) has been modified due to increasing concerns about the weather. DJ ALL Good is providing the tunes. 500 students will receive a free reusable water bottle. There’s free BBQ hotdogs, cotton candy, snow cones and popcorn while supplies last. Due to the cancellation of the inflatable... Read more
Culinary Arts student wins national competition
March 28, 2012
Vancouver Island University Culinary Arts student Elycia Ross won national bragging rights in the USA Rice Federation’s Culinary Student Recipe Competition. She won first place, a cheque for $1,500 and a trophy for her Mango Chicken Barbeque Rice recipe, which she prepared for a panel of judges last weekend in Toronto. It was Ross’s second Culinary victory in two weeks. Before competing in... Read more
Nursing students showcase Community and Social Health projects
March 28, 2012
Nursing 314: Community and Societal Health students and faculty held an end of semester celebration on Wednesday March 28th at the Malaspina Theatre Building. The Nursing 314 students showcased their great work and accomplishments in regards to their community projects and communities of practice. Keynote speakers were members of Guthrie House, the first Therapeutic Community model implemented... Read more
Portal magazine launches with a party April 5
March 28, 2012
The class of Portal magazine will be celebrating the publication and launch of the magazine’s 2012 issue Thursday, April 5, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm. The launch party will take place in the Royal Arbutus Room of Bldg. 300 at the Nanaimo VIU campus. Doors open at 5:30 and the festivities will commence at 6 sharp. This event is free to attend, and is open to both the VIU community and the public.... Read more
Culinary superstars bring medals home to VIU
March 23, 2012
Vancouver Island University Culinary Arts students have done it again. They won several medals, including grand gold, grand silver and grand bronze, at the 16th annual BC Chefs Hot Competition Live at the Vancouver convention centre as part of the BC Foodservice Expo. The two-day cooking extravaganza included competitors from all levels of cooking in professional, team, apprentice, post-... Read more
Researcher fosters interdisciplinary approach to address coastal resource issues
March 22, 2012
Dr. Grant Murray and his team at Vancouver Island University’s Institute for Coastal Research (ICR) have spectacular reminders of their raison d’etre when they look east from their vantage point on the fourth floor for the Nanaimo campus Library building. The panoramic view beyond downtown Nanaimo includes ferries and freighters navigating the Strait of Georgia. Off to the southeast, the Harmac... Read more