VIU Culinary Student Wins Silver at Skills Nationals
June 5, 2015
Vancouver Island University (VIU) Culinary student Kaya Peters was prepared and organized going into the Skills Canada national culinary competition, looking forward to the moment when the judges would dig into her trio of chocolate desserts. Judging completed and silver medal awarded, Peters was pleased that her passion for cooking combined with months of training had paid off. “My desserts... Read more
VIU Grad Wins Governor General's Silver Medal
June 2, 2015
New graduate Jayson Sinnott received special kudos during Vancouver Island University’s convocation ceremony Monday, June 1. Sinnott was awarded the Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal for achieving the highest academic standing upon graduation from a bachelor degree program. “I am incredibly honoured and grateful to receive such a prestigious award,” said Sinnott, a graduate of VIU’s... Read more
The High School at VIU Hosts "Sustainable Solutions" Symposium
May 28, 2015
Grade 10-12 students gathered recently at Vancouver Island University (VIU) to discuss important issues confronting Vancouver Island, including waste management, forestry, green energy, population growth, Island lifestyle and transportation. Hosted by the grade 10 Global Studies class at The High School at VIU, the “Sustainable Solutions” symposium attracted students from Aspengrove school and... Read more
Nine Medals for VIU Students at Provincial Trades Skills Competition
April 29, 2015
Five students from Vancouver Island University (VIU) and regional high schools will advance to the Skills Canada National Competition in Saskatoon May 28 to 30 after winning gold medals at the Provincial Skills Canada BC competition. Culinary student Kaya Peters won a gold medal in the Culinary post-secondary competition. The Salmon Arm, BC resident had just started the program in late January.... Read more
VIU Baking Student Wins for BC in USA Pear Bureau Competition
April 9, 2015
A winning recipe for a pear crumble dessert has earned a Vancouver Island University (VIU) Baking program student the chance to represent BC in the USA Pear Bureau’s Culinary Student Competition. Winning for BC with her Pear Custard Cheese Crumble recipe, Esther LePage will compete in the national competition on April 14 in Montreal. A student in VIU’s Professional Baking and Pastry Arts program... Read more
VIU Invites Public to Celebrate Student Achievements
March 19, 2015
Domestic violence, digital stories, human trafficking, music and memory, mammals in Buttertubs Marsh and indigenous edible foods – these are just a few topics that will be covered during a three-day conference to showcase research, scholarly activity and community engagement projects by Vancouver Island University (VIU) students. Graduate and undergraduate students will present the results of... Read more
VIU Anthropology Class Ignites Family's Passion to Support the Homeless
March 5, 2015
Resilience and determination. These are two key characteristics of a mother, daughter and son team from Ladysmith studying together at Vancouver Island University (VIU) in Nanaimo. Siblings Jaden Bourque and Sharae Antley are Anthropology majors at VIU and their mother Alana Bourque, in remission from a serious illness, has audited classes with them for two years. Recently, the mother, son and... Read more
Powell River Dual Credit Students Shine in Skills Canada Regional Competition
February 26, 2015
Powell River students studying trades at Vancouver Island University (VIU) Powell River in the Dual Credit Trades program offered through VIU and Brooks Secondary were among the top competitors at the Skills Canada Regional Skills BC competition in Nanaimo on Feb. 20. Seven of the 13 Powell River students in the Dual Credit program returned home with medals following the day-long competition,... Read more
Heavy Equipment Operator Students Receive Scholarships from TLA and Chevron
January 26, 2015
Two new $5,000 scholarships funded by the Truck Loggers Association (TLA) and Chevron have been awarded to students in the Heavy Equipment Operator program at Vancouver Island University (VIU). BC’s Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson presented the awards to VIU students Jesse Creighton and Breanna Thompson at the TLA Convention & Trade Show in Victoria... Read more
VIU Education Program Gives Student Hope
December 10, 2014
Several years ago, MaryDawn MacWatt’s life took a 180 degree turn. From being a financially dependent wife, MacWatt became the sole provider for herself and her three children. While in transition, MacWatt knew that independence was the only way out. In a chance meeting with Vancouver Island University (VIU) professor Dr. Ian Whitehouse at her father’s nursery in the Cowichan Valley, MacWatt... Read more