World Leisure Centre of Excellence Hosts Three Outstanding Scholars
January 30, 2018
Rare opportunity for public to hear from leading experts in leisure industry NANAIMO, BC: Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Department of Recreation and Tourism will host three distinguished visiting scholars through the University’s World Leisure Centre of Excellence. This series supports the work the department does to provide access to exceptional experts for students as well as the... Read more
VIU Writers Tackle Assimilation, Cultural Collaborations and Acceptance in Spring Colloquium Series
January 22, 2018
Free public lecture series hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities starts Friday, January 26 From overwriting the Bard, to Seamus Heaney’s contributions to the world, to a unique playwriting collaboration, community members will get to look at the world from several different writers’ perspectives during The Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series spring lineup. The Colloquium... Read more
VIU Learning Series Aims to Help People Understand Indigenous Perspectives
December 21, 2017
Organized by the Office of Aboriginal Education and Engagement, the free sessions are open to community A unique learning series designed by Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Office of Aboriginal Education and Engagement invites community to join the conversation about reconciliation. The Na’tsa’ maht Shqwaluwun: One Heart, One Mind learning series includes a range of half-day, full-day and... Read more
VIU Cowichan Seeking More Volunteer Tutors
December 14, 2017
Demand for tutors on the rise due to increasing enrolment at the campus As a volunteer tutor at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Cowichan Campus, David Johnson enjoys interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds, and breaking down complex math concepts into small steps. “When you see them get it, that just makes it all worth it,” he says. “It’s really rewarding when they realize... Read more
Kenyan College Delegation Visits VIU Trades Programs
November 23, 2017
Representatives from Kisii National Polytechnic visited VIU’s Nanaimo Campus last week as part of a three-year partnership Faculty and staff from Kisii National Polytechnic in western Kenya got a whirlwind tour of Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) trades programs last week. Five faculty and staff members from Kisii spent a week observing various VIU trades programs. The delegation was... Read more
VIU HR Students Take Major Step in Achieving Professional Designation
November 21, 2017
VIU one of a few post-secondary institutions offering accreditation coursework Students taking Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Bachelor of Business Administration, major in Human Resources (HR), will graduate knowing their education reaches the highest professional standard in their field in Canada. The program is supported by the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC &... Read more
New Addictions Studies Program Helps VIU Grads Find Rewarding Careers
November 16, 2017
Program teaches the theory of addiction from a variety of different perspectives and disciplines Meg Hansell loves helping people turn their lives around. The Vancouver Island University (VIU) alum graduated in the spring with an Addiction Studies Certificate and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and was immediately hired at Edgewood Treatment Centre. “I love helping people... Read more
VIU Symposium Discusses Effects of Climate Change on Human Health
October 30, 2017
The November 4 event is free and open to the public Degraded air quality due to increased wildfires, pollen production and emissions of air contaminants; an increased number of heat-related deaths; and increased risks associated with some infectious diseases are some of the impacts Health Canada estimates climate change will have on humans. On Saturday, November 4, ACER (Awareness of Climate... Read more
VIU Teaches Kids To Code
September 28, 2017
Nanaimo club inspires kids to learn Computer Science in a fun, engaging way Colourful animated characters, a bit of string and interactive puzzles are some of the tools Vancouver Island University (VIU) Computing Science students will use to help kids grasp the concept of coding. VIU is partnering with University of Victoria’s (UVic) Science Venture, a non-profit organization that offers... Read more
Birth, Death and the End of the World Explored in VIU's Fall Colloquium Series
September 25, 2017
Free public lecture series hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities starts Friday, September 29 From a birthday party, to the apocalypse, to what happens after death, community members can explore a range of themes and timely issues during The Arts & Humanities Colloquium Series fall lineup. Every year, Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Arts and Humanities Faculty members share their... Read more