Hands on learning benefits graphics students and community
July 14, 2009
It was a win-win experience for local non-profits and students in Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Graphic Design Marketing course. The class was able to gain real life design experience while working on a marketing project for their chosen community group. “Non-profits tend to work so close to their mission that they don’t always have time to step back and see the big picture,” said the... Read more
Truck donation provides hands-on learning for students
June 24, 2009
Students in Vancouver Island University’s Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics program will reap the benefits yet again of the latest donation from a generous member of the business community. Glen Tulloch, District Operations Manager for Waste Management, donated a 1990 Western star roll-off truck to the program. It’s the fourth truck donated to VIU by Western Management in two years. “We... Read more
$40,000 scholarship winner coming to VIU
May 27, 2009
Emily Tranfield’s university career has just become a lot less stressful. The 18-year-old Ucluelet secondary school senior says she won’t have to worry about paying for her books, residency or transportation for the next four years after earning a $40,000 scholarship. “It will take an incredible amount of weight off my shoulders,” said Emily, who will begin her post-secondary education at... Read more
Bright young math minds compete at VIU
May 22, 2009
Vancouver Island University recently hosted some of the brightest young minds on Central Vancouver Island at the final round of the 2009 BC Secondary School Math Contest (mid-island region). The event took place at VIU on May 8, 2009. The B.C. Secondary School Math Contest is an annual event organized by several colleges and universities across the province. This is the fifteenth year that VIU... Read more
VIU Breaks Ground on the $8.6m Deep Bay Field Station for shellfish aquaculture
May 22, 2009
Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Deep Bay Field Station site was the setting for a formal ground-breaking ceremony on May 21, 2009. The event marked the beginning of construction of a critical piece of rural infrastructure to support the continued growth and diversification of the BC shellfish aquaculture industry. “We promised the federal and provincial governments that this project was “... Read more
VIU’s Extreme Science Show to raise funds for African schools
May 15, 2009
You won’t want to try this at home – faculty from Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) science departments are hosting an action packed extreme science show on Tuesday, May 26. The all-ages show features a variety of stunts and demonstrations including a trick involving a bed of nails, a concrete block and a sledgehammer. Other highlights include chemistry explosions and a high powered Tesla coil... Read more
Culinary Arts Students Sizzle in Cook-Offs
May 14, 2009
Imagine being given three hours to create a dish that must be presented to two judges with highly trained palates and not knowing what the secret ingredient is. That's exactly what faced 17-year-old Sharie Taylor at the Regional Skills Canada competition for culinary arts recently. The event was held in the home economics lab at a Campbell River high school, and even though Sharie is accustomed... Read more
Rick Hansen to receive honorary doctorate from VIU
May 12, 2009
Rick Hansen has been a tireless advocate for social change and has devoted himself to making a difference in the lives of others throughout his life. On June 2, 2009, his years of dedication and service will be recognized with an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Vancouver Island University. “It’s a privilege to be recognized by Vancouver Island University with this Honorary Doctor of Laws degree,”... Read more
VIU Hosts The Child and the Book 2009
May 7, 2009
May 1-3, 2009, the English Department and the Faculty of Education cohosted The Child and the Book 2009, an international conference for post-graduate students started at the University of Roehampton, England. Vancouver Island University joined past hosts the University of Antwerp in Belgium, Bogaziçi University in Turkey, Newcastle University in England, and Buffalo State University in the U.S... Read more
VIU School of Business receives international accreditation
May 5, 2009
The Vancouver Island University School of Business has been awarded with accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the leading specialized accreditation association for business education celebrating teaching excellence. “We are very happy and proud to receive this accreditation,” said Mike Mann, VIU’s Dean, Faculty of Management. “It was a long... Read more