In The News....Spotlight on VIU's Professional Baking program
November 22, 2011
Vancouver Island University's professional baking program was featured in a CHEK TV news broadcast on Saturday, Nov. 19. [Youtube video]() [Related story]() Read more
CTV's Bruce Williams new chair of VIU Foundation Board
November 22, 2011
When popular media personality Bruce Williams takes centre stage at this year’s Festival of Trees, he’ll be wearing two hats – event MC and newly elected chair of the Vancouver Island University Foundation. “I’m thrilled to represent the VIU Foundation Board in both roles,” said Williams, Manager of Community & Client Relations for CTV Vancouver Island. “I’ve been in Nanaimo for 10 years... Read more
BC and China forge post-secondary partnerships
November 21, 2011
Note: The BC government issued the following news release in Nov. 2011. Vancouver Island University is included in the list of post-secondary institutions that signed partnerships or agreements with China. BEIJING, CHINA - More than 20 partnerships or agreements have been signed between B.C. and Chinese post-secondary institutions and organizations over this past week, as both look to increase... Read more
VIU expands study abroad program with field school to Poland
November 18, 2011
Vancouver Island University’s study abroad program offers an exciting opportunity to students or community members interested in Polish culture. A new interdisciplinary field school to Wroclaw, Poland will be led by English and Art History professors from May 7 to 28, 2012. “The field school will provide students or community participants with a wonderful opportunity to learn through hands-on... Read more
International Education Week energizes VIU campus
November 18, 2011
Students from more 70 countries energized VIU’s Nanaimo campus Friday at a multicultural festival wrapping up International Education Week. Dressed proudly in traditional dress from their home countries, the students enthusiastically participated in a fashion show and talent show, entertaining hundreds of spectators with song, dance and colourful spirit. It was a fitting end to International... Read more
Trip to Paris excites baking students
November 17, 2011
Excitement is building among students and staff in Vancouver Island University’s professional baking program. That’s because 30 current and past students and four faculty members are eagerly anticipating a two-week sojourn to Paris to attend the biggest baking trade show in the world March 1 to 15. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do with my students,” said Martin Barnett, chair of VIU... Read more
Mariners in the news: Former athlete of the year eyes Olympics
November 17, 2011
Maverick Hatch having a ball on the beach By Earle Couper - Comox Valley Record Since switching from baseball to volleyball way back in high school, Maverick Hatch has never looked back. Now he's looking ahead – to the Summer Olympics. Hatch is one of Canada's top beach volleyball players and, along with partner Sam Schachter of Richmond Hill, Ont., has his sights set on a trip to London for... Read more
Festival of Trees raffle supports VIU students
November 16, 2011
Vancouver Island University’s Festival of Trees Raffle is underway with tickets available at the Welcome Centre just outside the upper cafeteria. The annual holiday season raffle is part of the Festival of Trees, the largest community fundraising event held by VIU’s Office of Development and Alumni. Proceeds support student awards, scholarships and bursaries. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.... Read more
Medics or Historians? The Curious History of Medical History
November 14, 2011
Vancouver Island University is pleased to host a public lecture by Professor Vivian Nutton who will reflect upon 50 years of medical history in “Medics or Historians? The Curious History of Medical History.” The lecture will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7 pm on the VIU Nanaimo Campus in the Arts & Sciences/Liberal Arts Theatre, Building 355, Room 203. Professor Vivian Nutton (Cambridge,... Read more
Snuneymuxw First Nation and Vancouver Island University to co-host major treaty conference
November 10, 2011
Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Snuneymuxw First Nation are pleased to announce they will co-host a major conference on the pre-Confederation treaties made by the British Crown and First Nations on Vancouver Island from 1850 to 1854. The conference will be held at VIU in Nanaimo on May 10 and 11, 2012, and is expected to attract more than 200 participants from across Canada. The theme... Read more