VIU launches new graduate diploma program in Online Learning and Teaching
March 21, 2012
Vancouver Island University is offering an exciting new opportunity for teachers and those holding a Bachelor of Education degree. The University’s Board of Governors has approved an innovative graduate diploma program in Online Learning and Teaching (OLTD.) “We’re accepting applications immediately,” said Mary O’Neill of VIU’s Faculty of Education. “The first intake begins in September 2012.... Read more
World Water Day ... a look at Nanaimo & Region
March 21, 2012
This is Canada Water Week and several local organizations have teamed up in the Nanaimo area to "think globally and act locally", holding a public event on World Water Day. "A year ago local residents south of Nanaimo met and talked about major water problems that had come to light in Cedar and Yellowpoint," says event organizer Laurie Gourlay. "This year increased interest in water, and our... Read more
Students, faculty and staff urged to "break up with your cup"
March 21, 2012
VIU students Laura Timmermans and Clint Haley are urging the Nanaimo campus community to take a pledge to use travel mugs rather than disposable cups. They were in the courtyard in front of the Library Wednesday giving out free coffee to those with travel mugs. Timmermans, a graphic arts student, makes her case for sustainability in a news release: Break up with your cup, and pledge to do your... Read more
In the news: Blind student has a strong ear for audio
March 19, 2012
Tshepo Raditladi turns adversity into an advantage at program By Chris Koehn Nanaimo Daily News Monday, March 19, 2012 Tshepo Raditladi left Botswana in 2010 to study digital media at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo. Like most of the program's visually inclined students he wants to inspire people through his works, but for Raditladi it won't be easy. As a teenager, meningitis robbed... Read more
Lawyer highlights court cases and the Douglas Treaties
March 16, 2012
Louise Mandell, Q.C., will speak at Vancouver Island University March 20 on Litigating the Douglas Treaties. Her talk, 7-8:30 pm, in Building 355, Room 203, Nanaimo campus, is the final presentation prior to the Vancouver Island Treaties Conference that VIU is co-hosting with Snuneymuxw First Nation May 10 and 11. Mandell is among a group of panelists with extensive background on First Nations... Read more
Nursing students promote alcohol awareness
March 15, 2012
BSc Nursing 314 students are raising awareness about the downside of alcohol with demonstrations by the Welcome Centre (Bldg 300) over the lunch-hour today. Participants can wear distorted goggles that simulate the disorienting impact of alcohol and get a sense of how even simple tasks can become very difficult while “under the influence.” A wrecked pickup truck outside emphasizes the dangers... Read more
CCAA News: VIU's Tony Bryce is Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year
March 15, 2012
Tony Bryce of the VIU Mariners is the 2012 CCAA Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year. The VIU Mariners finished the PACWEST regular season with a strong 15-1 record, and advanced to the gold-medal game at the 2012 PACWEST Men’s Basketball Championship. Bryce is an NCCP-certified basketball coach whose past players include current and former CCAA All-Canadians Jacob Thom and Andrew Kaban, as well... Read more
VIU tourism students host Celtic Chaos St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser
March 14, 2012
A group of students from Vancouver Island University’s Department of Recreation and Tourism Management programming and special events class have been putting their knowledge and skills into action with the Celtic Chaos St. Patrick’s Day fundraising event they are organizing. The event will take place on Saturday March 17 in VIU’s upper cafeteria from 8 pm until 1 am. “Our goals for this event... Read more
Math Club celebrates International Pi Day
March 14, 2012
Vancouver Island University math students know how to have fun. The students celebrated International Pi day March 14 by reciting as many of the numbers of Pi from memory for the honour of giving their professors a whip cream pie in the face. Fourth-year Biology student Angeline de Bruyns took first place with 106 numbers and pied Math Professor David Bigelow. Student Kimi Grass came second... Read more
Campus Rec serves smoothies
March 14, 2012
Campus Rec hosts free Smoothie Day Nutrition Drop In Vancouver Island University's Campus Rec department continues its Wednesday Wellness series. Last week, employees and students were treated to fruit, granola bars and pancakes. This week, Campus Rec served up healthy and delicious smoothies and handed out recipes and nutrition tips. "It's all part of our 'healthier you' campaign," said... Read more