History Professor Receives Highest Academic Honour
October 16, 2018
“Absolutely thrilled. Delighted.” This is how Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh, a VIU History Professor, described her reaction to being named the University’s first Fellow in the Academy of Arts and Humanities of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). It’s an honour bestowed on scholars who have made... Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Visits VIU for Town Hall
October 16, 2018
On February 2, close to 1,600 people packed into the VIU gym for an opportunity to participate in democracy in action. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to the Nanaimo Campus for the last in a series of Town Halls across Canada. It was the only Town Hall held in British Columbia. Half an hour... Read more
Scholar-athlete Alum Wins Premier’s Award for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport
October 16, 2018
Kaitlyn Lafontaine dreams of using her education as a tool for change. “I really want to use my education to give back to my community and make a difference,” says Lafontaine, a member of the Métis Nation. “School has taught me I am someone who can make those changes.” It’s important to Lafontaine... Read more
Know More Campaign Raises Awareness about Consent and Support Services
October 16, 2018
Vancouver Island University is committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment. The Know More Education Campaign supports that commitment and aims to raise awareness of and create conversations about sexual violence and misconduct and its impact, as well as the support... Read more
New Lecture Series Explores Reconciliation
October 16, 2018
A free monthly lecture series that aims to stimulate community dialogue about the relationship between Canada’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples launched at VIU last December. Delivered through VIU’s Centre for Pre-Confederation Treaties and Reconciliation, the series has included talks by Dr... Read more
Louise Mandell Reappointed Chancellor
October 16, 2018
VIU is like family for Louise Mandell, Q.C. It’s one of the reasons she viewed the news of being reappointed to the role of VIU’s Chancellor as a gift. “It’s a powerful experience being part of the VIU family. Here education goes beyond the mind – it touches the heart,” says Mandell, adding that... Read more
Internationally Recognized Speaker Series Comes to VIU
October 16, 2018
From striking the right balance between the needs of the collective with the needs of the individual; to reconciliation between Canada’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples; and cultivating world citizenship skills, seven thought leaders from across Canada shared their ideas during VIU Presents... Read more
President Nilson Reflects on VIU's 10th Year as a University
October 16, 2018
Ten years ago this April, feelings of excitement and anticipation filled VIU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson as he stood next to former Premier Gordon Campbell under the white-hot spotlights in the Malaspina Theatre. Campbell was there to announce Malaspina University-College’s... Read more
VIU Shortlisted for International Award
October 16, 2018
VIU is now recognized as a world leader in teaching excellence. The University was named a finalist for Advance He’s 2018 Global Teaching Excellence Award. Introduced last year in association with Times Higher Education, the award recognizes and celebrates an institution-wide commitment to the... Read more
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