Researching a relatively unknown eating disorder, recognition for work against gender-based violence, investigating tumour behaviour and more. Here’s how VIU experts are making the news so far this month.
Delving into the dark side of healthy eating
Isabelle Desrosiers, who recently graduated from the psychology program at VIU, is raising awareness about a relatively unknown eating condition called orthorexia nervosa, where a person gets fixated on only eating “healthy” foods. It is often overlooked because affected individuals aren’t necessarily focused on weight loss. And society’s fixation on healthy eating and living makes the condition even more difficult to diagnose. Read more in the National Post.
An Ambassador Campus
Vancouver Island University has been recognized for its work on campus raising awareness around gender-based violence. For eight years, VIU has been working with the Moose Hide Campaign to stand up against violence towards Indigenous women and children. This year the campaign named VIU an Ambassador Campus. Read more on the CHLY website.
Top of the province
The VIU Mariners women's soccer team Vancouver has been dominant all season long, and have earned a No. 1 seed for the provincials, which take place at Capilano University's Squamish campus on October 25 and 26. Read more from the Nanaimo News Bulletin.
Next up on the pitch
Prior to the women's soccer provincials, both the VIU men's and women's teams will travel to Squamish on Saturday, October 18, with the women playing at 1 pm, and the men's game following after. Read more from the North Shore News.
Researching cancer tumour behaviour
VIU Chemistry Professor Kyle Duncan is part of a research project building custom machinery and tools to find out why some cancerous tumours resist immunotherapies so that doctors are able to more effectively treat the disease. Read more from the Nanaimo News Bulletin.
Tech that can help people with visual impairments
Two students in VIU’s Information Technology and Applied Systems program have designed what they call the Proximity Pal – a small device that is worn across the chest and is meant to help people with visual impairments move about more safely and independently. Read more from Education News Canada.
Employment program receives funding
A Cowichan-based program is one of seven recipients of a BC-Canada $3-million investment in employment training programs for people who face barriers to employment. Graduates from the program will earn certifications in first aid, Food Safe, pruning and beekeeping from VIU. Read more from CHEK News.
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