Snuneymuxw totem unveiled at VIU library
November 27, 2009
Master carver James Johnny and his son James Johnny Jr. unveiled a 10-metre tall totem at Vancouver Island University’s library on Thursday, Nov. 26. The cedar carving had been kept under wraps and attracted a great deal of interest since early November when it was installed in the lobby. The blessing ceremony included drummers, elders and the artists, as well as VIU students, staff, faculty... Read more
VIU student wins national community service award
November 25, 2009
Curtis Vizza gives new meaning to the term ‘well-rounded.’ Vizza is a student, athlete, and volunteer who recently received national acclaim for outstanding community service. A Vancouver Island University student and popular player with the Vancouver Island Raiders football team, Vizza received the 2009 Past Commissioners Community Service Award from the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL... Read more
Christmas Magic brightens VIU’s Milner Gardens and Woodland
November 25, 2009
Volunteers and staff at Vancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens and Woodland are as busy as Santa’s elves preparing for 11 evenings of Christmas Magic. The family oriented festival of lights, music, food and crafts begins Friday, Dec. 4. “It’s a great seasonal event. For many, it’s become a family Christmas tradition,” said Geoff Ball, executive director of Milner Gardens and Woodland.... Read more
VIU president sees long-term value in Education Quality Assurance designation
November 24, 2009
British Columbia’s new Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation provides a vital tool for post-secondary students in Canada and around the world to ensure they make the right choice for their learning environment, said Dr. Ralph Nilson, president and vice-chancellor of Vancouver Island University. “EQA is a symbol of quality that will strengthen the reputation of VIU as a centre of... Read more
Art students host annual painting sale Dec. 8
November 23, 2009
The creative talents of students enrolled in Vancouver Island University’s Visual Art program will be available for sale just in time for Christmas. The annual VIU painting and print sale takes place at the Nanaimo campus Tuesday, Dec. 8 featuring paintings, prints and other media work such as graphics, ceramics and sculpture. “Members of the public are invited to come and purchase a work of... Read more
Public lecture Nov. 27 aims to bridge gap between university and indigenous knowledge
November 20, 2009
Bridging the gap between people with indigenous knowledge and the academic setting is the focus of a free public lecture at Vancouver Island University (VIU) Nov. 27. Dr. Mélody Martin and Dr. Laurie Meijer Drees, professors in VIU’s First Nations Studies Department, will present the lecture entitled Situating Indigenous Knowledge in the Academy as part of the Arts and Humanities Colloquium... Read more
Book review.
November 15, 2009
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Prehistoric fish inspires artist-in-residence
November 10, 2009
Margaret Kenway Haydon “was hooked” the minute she laid eyes on a sturgeon. She saw something special in the odd looking prehistoric fish that dates back to the Jurassic period 200 million years ago. Haydon, Vancouver Island University’s first visiting artist-in-residence, is turning her obsession with sturgeon into unique ceramic art. She’s using VIU’s sturgeon as a source of inspiration during... Read more
University welcomes students of all ages
November 5, 2009
Peter Hills is finally getting a chance to attend university. At 72, Hills is exploring the rich world of medieval and Renaissance culture in a third-year Liberal Studies course at Vancouver Island University’s Parksville Centre. He’s already completed first-year psychology and English. “It’s fascinating and challenging,” said Hills, who lives in Nanoose Bay and works part-time as an... Read more
VIU Theatre dept. presents The Balcony
November 4, 2009
The Vancouver Island University Theatre Department presents Jean Genet's The Balcony directed by Leon Potter Nov. 5 – 14. This play tells a controversial and classic tale of revolution from the perspective of a "seemingly-neutral" brothel. The story opens with a welcome into the daily events of a brothel. The audience meets the regulars that frequent the establishment in the midst of the... Read more