Training leaders, Hudson’s Bay insolvency, how tariffs affect tourism and more.
Amid rising political and global challenges, Vancouver Island University is taking bold steps to ensure the next generation of leaders in Canada are equipped to lead with integrity. Dr. Michael MacKenzie, VIU’s Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, and Dr. Mark Williams, Political Studies Professor, shared what they are doing to train the next generation of leaders with Postmedia.
History Professor Dr. Katharine Rollwagen shared elements of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s past with CBC On the Island as the company faces insolvency. No link available.
Dr. Charles Schell, a VIU Finance Professor, shared insights into the Hudson’s Bay Company insolvency with the Times Colonist. He was also interviewed by CHEK TV.
VIU Bachelor of Arts alum Sean Anderson is a featured artist with the City of Nanaimo. Read about his art projects in Bowen Park.
Recreation and Tourism Professor Dr. Aggie Weighill answers questions about tariff wars and cruise ship tourism on the CBC News Vancouver March 16 newscast (aprox. 1:35 min in) and shares some history on visitor centres in the wake of news that the Port Alberni Visitor Centre will be closed except for summers unless more funding is found.
The VIU Mariner’s women’s basketball team finished just outside medal contention at the CCAA nationals. Read about it in the Nanaimo News Bulletin.
VIU WEST student Alex Rogers was named MVP for the Nanaimo Special Olympic basketball team following tournament win at championship games in West Vancouver. Read about it in Nanaimo News Now.
VIU Visual Art student Tarah Dowling created a photo an audio exhibit featuring former foster care kids who are using the Tuition Waiver program. Read The Discourse article. The Tyee also picked up the story.
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