Inaugural presentation of VIU’s new Aquatic Foods Initiative features talk by author of The Urban Food Revolution
September 19, 2011
Tuesday’s inaugural presentation of the Aquatic Foods Initiative is a talk by Peter Ladner, local food advocate, author and former Vancouver City Councillor. His new book, The Urban Food Revolution: Changing the Way we Feed Cities has a strong focus on sustainability. VIU’s new Aquatic Foods Initiative has been created to provide a leadership role in fostering research, dialogue and innovation... Read more
Aboriginal artists take part in Welcome Week activities at VIU
September 16, 2011
Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place is the focal point for a series of special welcoming events for Aboriginal students and others at Vancouver Island University. Several Aboriginal artists are taking part in a week-long series of displays at Shq’apthut, one of the newest additions to VIU’s Nanaimo campus. Wednesday’s featured artist, Julie Joseph, had a chance to demonstrate her weaving skills to... Read more
In the News: New program at VIU will aid First Nations students
September 15, 2011
By Danielle Bell, Daily News September 16, 2011 Lisa Wilson remembers what it felt like wandering around Vancouver Island University without seeing another aboriginal person. She eventually discovered support services for aboriginal students on campus, but wishes she had known sooner. Now Wilson, who is taking a double major in First Nations studies and anthropology, will help mentor others... Read more
VIU invites community to grand opening of Cowichan Campus Sept. 22
September 15, 2011
Residents in the Cowichan Valley region are invited to celebrate the grand opening of Vancouver Island University’s new Cowichan Campus on Sept. 22. “Everyone is welcome to come visit our spectacular new facility,” said Campus Principal Maria Lauridsen. “Our grand opening also marks VIU’s 75th anniversary celebration. Cowichan Campus has been part of VIU’s history for more than four decades... Read more
“Graphic Matters: Women Making Comics” presentation by Dr. Marni Stanley opens fall Arts and Humanities Colloquium series
September 14, 2011
Women’s contribution to the world of comics, and to graphic narrative more generally, will be the focus of Dr. Marni Stanley’s presentation on Friday, Sept. 16, from 10 to 11:30 am in the Malaspina Theatre (Building 310). Her presentation is the first in this fall’s Arts and Humanities Colloquium series. The event includes discussion and refreshments and is open to the public. There is no... Read more
Federal Funds Support British Columbia's Sturgeon Industry
September 12, 2011
Vancouver Island University (VIU) will put the finishing touches on a new International Centre for Sturgeon Studies (ICSS), the first of its kind in North America, thanks to federal funding announced today. An investment of $717,700 is being provided through the Western Diversification Program towards the centre’s completion. ""Developing innovative opportunities in our traditional industries... Read more
In the news: Nanaimo's 'Auntie Ellen' receives Order of B.C.
September 7, 2011
By Mitch Wright - Nanaimo News Bulletin As birthday presents go, the Order of B.C. isn’t too shabby. Snuneymuxw First Nation elder Ellen White, who turns 89 on Tuesday (Sept. 13), was among 14 people named Friday as recipients the 2011 award, the province’s highest honour. White, affectionately known by many in the community as ‘Auntie Ellen’ or Kwulasulwut (her Coast Salish name meaning ‘many... Read more
In the News:VIU soccer builds on solid core
September 7, 2011
By Greg Sakaki - Nanaimo News Bulletin The Vancouver Island University Mariners were very good last year; in fact, they were the best. They know they’re going to be very good again this year and they’ll strive to remain the best. The university’s men’s soccer team, defending champions of the Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association, is hard at work this fall in advance of a new season. A lot... Read more
Communities discuss role of local forests on mid-Vancouver Island at VIU
September 2, 2011
On Sept. 29, 2011, the Canadian Institute of Forestry, Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve, and Vancouver Island University are sponsoring a Community Dialogue Session for local residents in Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Qualicum. The purpose of the session is to discuss and document community perspectives on the roles of local forests in contributing to the wellbeing of local communities... Read more
Vancouver Island University to go bottled water-free
September 1, 2011
Vancouver Island University Students’ Union (VIUSU) has joined forces with VIU’s Administration and the university’s labour groups to become the first bottled water-free university in BC. With the support of the university, VIUSU will mount a campaign called “Ban the Bottle” that will see VIU’s Nanaimo campus become bottled water-free by June 2012. The students’ union approached VIU’s... Read more