Poets on Campus welcomes critically acclaimed poet Erín Moure for a Valentine’s Day reading
February 7, 2011
Governor General’s Award-winning poet Erín Moure will read at Vancouver Island University Monday, Feb. 14, at 4 pm. The event takes place in the Nanaimo Campus Library Writing Centre, and is open to the public. Admission is by donation. Following the readings, there will be cookies, coffee and conversation. Moure is a Montreal poet whose work, considered experimental, has received several... Read more
VIU music student builds on success of Victoria Idol win
February 7, 2011
2011 has started off on a strong note—make that several strong notes—for Vancouver Island University music student Sydney Needham. The Victoria-raised singer took first place in the recent Victoria Idol competition held at the 1,400-seat Royal Theatre. Later in January, she performed as part of the Needham Wigmore Band in Victoria at Hermann’s Jazz Club, a popular venue where the 21-year-old... Read more
VIU focuses on International Development
February 1, 2011
The public is invited to help celebrate International Development Week (IDW) at Vancouver Island University Feb. 7 to 11. Highlights include interactive cultural displays, a children’s global art show, a student photo display, information booths, and presentations by VIU students about their exciting international experiences around the world, and more. “Our theme for the week-long celebration... Read more
Chinese students celebrate Year of the Rabbit at VIU
February 1, 2011
Chinese students at Vancouver Island University will celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with their annual Lunar New Year Party on Friday, Feb. 4. Festivities, including performances, games and refreshments, will be held in Malaspina Theatre (Building 310 on the Nanaimo campus) from 5:30 to 8 pm. In the past, the event was held in the Richard W. Johnston Centre for International Education, but it... Read more
Speaker focuses on inappropriate Images of Indigenous people
January 28, 2011
On Friday, Feb. 4, Dr. Keith Smith will give a talk "On Black Hawks, Pontiacs, and Crazy Horse Malt Liquor: The Policy and Cultural Relations Implications of Constructed Images." His presentation is part of the Arts and Humanities Colloquium series and will take place in the Boardroom of Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus Library (Bldg. 305, R. 507) from 10 to 11:30 am. The event is... Read more
Deep Bay Marine Field Station hosts international seafood experts
January 27, 2011
The Vancouver Island University Deep Bay Marine Field Station will host its inaugural culinary event Saturday, Jan. 29, with a feast of locally grown sustainable shellfish served to international seafood experts who are gathering for SeaWeb Seafood Choices 2011 Seafood Summit. The tour and dinner at VIU’s new Deep Bay facility is a pre-conference field experience offered in conjunction with the... Read more
VIU hairdressing students among participants in ShakeOut BC
January 26, 2011
Hairdressing students and their clients at the Nanaimo campus were among the Vancouver Island University participants in British Columbia’s province-wide earthquake drill on Jan. 26. VIU’s Health and Safety Services Department encouraged employees, faculty and students in Nanaimo and regional campuses in Cowichan, Parksville/Qualicum and Powell River to take part in the emergency preparedness... Read more
Gigantic Nanaimo Bar campaign raises $10,000 for VIU
January 21, 2011
Ralph Nilson, President and Vice Chancellor of Vancouver Island University (VIU) joined Jerry Jaggers, Brooks Landing Store Manager, at the company’s third Nanaimo location to accept a donation of $10,000 toward the construction of traditional Coast Salish Shq'apthut: A Gathering Place at the Nanaimo campus. “Shq'apthut provides a highly visible and positive presence for Aboriginal culture on... Read more
VIU opens classroom doors to students and the public Jan. 24 to 28
January 18, 2011
Ever wonder what goes on in a university classroom? Faculty at Vancouver Island University will open their classroom doors Jan. 24 to 28 so that other faculty, staff, students and the public can come in to observe teaching and learning. All secondary school students are welcome to attend. “During Open Door Week, teaching faculty from most areas of VIU and campuses will open their classroom doors... Read more
VIU honours long service employees
January 18, 2011
Wayne Hiles and Jane Cole know all about significant milestones. They are celebrating their 35th anniversary with the same employer. Cole and Hiles were among 104 employees recognized for their dedication and commitment at Vancouver Island University’s Long Service Awards celebration this week. Employees completing 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of employment received framed plaques and kudos... Read more