VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20
March 20, 2024
In this issue of VIU news & experts: Speak with experts involved in a project examining tire toxins that can kill salmon Media invite: Learn how the Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation is reclaiming food sovereignty with the help of VIU programs How does a literary magazine answer the call for... Read more
VIU carpentry students learn by building tiny home
March 20, 2024
The home is being built at the Cowichan Trades Centre and will be delivered to a property in Saanich. Carpentry students are gaining real-world experience and providing a home in the process. The students are building a tiny home at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Cowichan’s Trades Centre.... Read more
Raising a glass to nature: Brant Wildlife Festival celebrates biodiversity and conservation
March 20, 2024
Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region coordinating this year’s festival, which runs April 5 to 8. Celebrate nature and learn about protecting critical wildlife habitat during the Brant Wildlife Festival. While educating people of all ages about conservation and celebrating the biodiversity of the... Read more
5 Questions with Ajay Shrestha
March 19, 2024
Dr. Ajay Shrestha’s interest in computer science began at an early age as he saw firsthand the impact technology had on individuals and communities. Shrestha, a VIU Computer Science Professor, joined VIU in 2022 as a sessional instructor and became a full-time professor within the year. He is also... Read more
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