VIU professor to be inducted fellow in prestigious research consortium
January 21, 2010
Dr. Guy Le Masurier, professor of Sport, Health & Physical Education at Vancouver Island University, is receiving a prestigious honour for his research. He’s among six candidates to be inducted as Research Consortium Fellows at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) convention and exposition in Indianapolis, Ind. in March. Le Masurier joins... Read more
VIU recognizes employees for long service
January 21, 2010
When Lynn Redford was a struggling student and single mom, her goal was to get educated, graduate, land a well-paying job and buy a red sports car. Redford, one of 225 employees honoured this week for long service at Vancouver Island University, has achieved her dreams. Teaching English to adults was Redford’s goal from the outset of her educational journey. After earning a teaching certificate... Read more
Mid-Island Whisky club hosts fundraiser for VIU students
January 21, 2010
The Mid-Island Whisky Club is holding a fundraising event at Vancouver Island University Friday. J. Wheelock, Brand Ambassador for Highland Park and Macallan distilleries, will give a presentation starting at 6 pm in the Royal Arbutus Room, Bldg. 300 on the Nanaimo campus. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the VIU Foundation. A portion of the $100 ticket price is tax-deductible.... Read more
Speakers series on Afghanistan proves popular for VIU’s ElderCollege
January 21, 2010
More than 100 students have enrolled for the Saturday Speaker Series on Afghanistan, presented by Vancouver Island University’s ElderCollege. The series, with just a few spaces still available, begins Saturday with a presentation on the region’s history and social culture by Bill Ellis, of Buckley Bay, a retired water resource engineer with extensive Middle East experience. “That part of the... Read more
Lt.-Gov. Steven Point praises VIU students and universities for advances in education
January 20, 2010
Lt.-Gov. Steven Point praised the first graduates of Vancouver Island University’s Aboriginal Construction Program for finishing what they started 10 months ago. “As Chief Dan George said, ‘Education is like a ladder. You’ve got to climb up and take a good look around to know where you are going,’” Point said at a graduation ceremony in Duncan Jan. 15. Point also lauded universities for coming... Read more
VIU students raise funds for Haiti relief efforts
January 19, 2010
Students in Steven Earle’s Environment Geology course at Vancouver Island University had just started studying the causes and characteristics of earthquakes when Haiti was hit by a devastating quake. The class was moved to organize several fundraising events to support Red Cross relief efforts in the region. “We’re trying to do as much as we can,” said student Nicole Soby. “We had just started... Read more
NIC and Vancouver Island University sign Bilateral Agreement
January 19, 2010
North Island College and Vancouver Island University signed a partnership agreement today that will see both institutions working together to better serve the residents of the north Vancouver Island region. The Bilateral Agreement will enhance the capacity of both institutions through increased collaborative programming, seamless transfer arrangements, and greater opportunity for collaborative... Read more
Ladysmith boy collects twoonies for VIU’s sturgeon
January 14, 2010
Five-year-old Alden Thom is one of Vancouver Island University’s youngest donors. Alden was so impressed by his recent visit to the sturgeon tanks at VIU, he decided to raise money at his 5th birthday party to help the endangered species. “Instead of presents for himself, Alden decided to collect twoonies from the kids at the party so he could do something important,” said his mom Karen. “Alden... Read more
Nanaimo authors Carol Matthews and Liza Potvin launch new book
January 14, 2010
Dog Days, a new book by Nanaimo authors Carol Matthews and Liza Potvin, explores questions of travel, friendship, the importance of family, the attraction of adventure and the comfort of home. Matthews is retired Dean of Instruction, Human Services Programs and Community Education at Vancouver Island University, while Potvin teaches English in the Creative Writing and Journalism department. At... Read more
Father/daughter musicians join Arrowsmith Big Band Jan. 21
January 14, 2010
A love of music is in the Bush family’s genes. Trumpeter Greg Bush, a music professor at Vancouver Island University, will appear on stage with his jazz vocalist daughter Lauren Bush on Jan. 21 at the Malaspina Theatre.They’ll join forces with the Arrowsmith Big Band performing Greg’s original compositions and arrangements. “It’ll be very cool to have my kid up there singing in front of 16... Read more