Award is icing on the cake for baking student
June 29, 2011
Rebecca Radway considers herself lucky. That’s because she discovered her passion early in life. At age 19, Radway is well on her way to becoming a professional baker. Her goal is to specialize in cake decorating and eventually run her own business. Radway received the Lieutenant Governor’s silver medal for academic achievement at Vancouver Island University’s convocation ceremony Friday for... Read more
President and Vice-Chancellor Nilson reappointed
June 27, 2011
Mike Brown, Chair of the Vancouver Island University Board of Governors, has announced that the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Dr. Ralph Nilson for a second five-year term as President and Vice-Chancellor of Vancouver Island University (VIU). “The Board appreciates the exceptional job Dr. Nilson has done for VIU,” said Brown. “Dr. Nilson is a man of character whose personal values reflect... Read more
Grand opening for award-winning Deep Bay Marine Field Station
June 27, 2011
There was added reason to celebrate at festivities on Thursday, June 23 to mark the grand opening of Vancouver Island University’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station. The distinctive clamshell-shaped structure on the shores of Baynes Sound is being honoured with a 2011 National Green Buildings Award. The juried awards, offered through sister magazines Sustainable Architecture & Building (SABMag)... Read more
Grandkids University back by popular demand
June 20, 2011
There are still some seats left in this summer’s popular Grandkids University program. Grandparents and their grandchildren are invited to attend this fun, informative and action-packed adventure in learning at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus July 6 and 7. Three new majors are offered this year: Nursing, Classical Mythology and Fine Arts, as well as three returning favourites:... Read more
Culinary student wins gold
June 16, 2011
A gold medal victory is a dream come true for Vancouver Island University Culinary Arts student Mei Ramos. Ramos won Open Chef Night at the prestigious five-star Panache restaurant at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort and Spa in Victoria recently. It was her first competition. “It was between myself and another student chef from Camosun College,” said Ramos. “The Executive Chef at the Westin gave... Read more
VIU graduate encourages students to embrace opportunity
June 4, 2011
Lori-Ann Shibish knows how to make the most of a university education. Nothing short of remarkable describes her accomplishments at Vancouver Island University over the past four years. Shibish received a Bachelor of Tourism Management degree (major in recreation) at the June 7 convocation ceremony at which she served as class valedictorian. She also received the Governor General Academic... Read more
Thousands watch VIU convocation ceremonies around the world
June 4, 2011
The world was watching as more than 650 Vancouver Island University students received university degrees this week in three convocation ceremonies at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo. For the first time, friends and family all over the world were able to watch VIU’s ceremonies live on the Internet. “VIU provided a live webcast of this year’s convocation ceremonies,” said VIU President Ralph Nilson... Read more
VIU honours 'renaissance man'
June 2, 2011
Dr. Marshall Soules is known as a professor who inspires students to stretch their imaginations and expand their thinking skills. Soules spent over two decades sharing his gifts as an educator with generations of students at Vancouver Island University, and now his contribution will be formally recognized when he receives an Outstanding Service Award at the convocation ceremony June 7. Whether... Read more
Wine Country chef Bernard Casavant honoured with VIU's Distinguished Alumni Award
June 2, 2011
Bernard Casavant was surprised in 1976 when he was singled out as the most promising graduate in the Culinary Arts Program at Vancouver Island University (then Malaspina College). He recalls that not many people had given him much of a chance in succeeding as a professional chef. After 35 years creating distinctive Western Canadian cuisine for fortunate diners including British Royalty and... Read more
In the news: VIU student helps woman, 70, who was trapped in car
June 1, 2011
By Walter Cordery, The Daily News June 4, 2011 Nanaimo's Derrick Kalicum just had to stop when he saw an elderly lady trapped in her car. On Thursday afternoon, Kalicum came across a car accident that turned into a hit-and-run. The 70-year-old woman was in a Toyota Matrix that was struck by a reddish-maroon vehicle at the intersection of Wakesiah Avenue and Second Street around 12:42 p.m. The... Read more