Math Department Hosts Workshop For Local Teachers
February 18, 2009
Local high school mathematics teachers will attend a professional development workshop organized by the VIU Mathematics department, on Monday, February 23rd, 2009. The goal of the workshop is to improve communications between university faculty and local teachers, and to help teachers improve their classroom instruction. Nanaimo is fortunate to have a number of high quality, dedicated secondary... Read more
New Vice President on board at VIU
February 17, 2009
Patricia (Pat) Eagar has now joined the Vancouver Island University (VIU) executive team and is looking forward to undertaking her role as VIU’s new Vice-President of Administration and Finance. Eagar joined the VIU team February 9. “We are thrilled Pat is officially on board,” said VIU President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ralph Nilson. “Pat’s experience as a senior financial officer coupled with... Read more
Graphic novel class excites student minds
February 16, 2009
At Vancouver Island University, Dr. Marni Stanley doesn't just let students read comic books in class - she encourages it. Stanley's Graphic Narrative class at VIU is a somewhat unusual English course because she teaches the comic book as a literary form. Her class is dedicated to the work of graphic novel authors and artists, a genre of fiction often overlooked or dismissed when compared to... Read more
Theatre students launch spring show March 4
February 13, 2009
Vancouver Island University theatre department presents two highly dramatic one-act plays for its spring production opening March 4. Director Ross Desprez has chosen Problem Child and Featuring Loretta from award-winning playwright George F. Walker’s Suburban Motel collection. “Walker is one of Canada’s most prolific and widely produced playwrights,” said Desprez. “His work has been performed... Read more
Explore new career at VIU - info session Feb. 17
February 13, 2009
Are you interested in exploring a new career assisting people with disabilities? Vancouver Island University is hosting a free information session for the School and Community Support Worker program on February 17 at the Nanaimo campus. The new 10-month certificate program trains people to work as Education Assistants in public school system and in community settings. “The job is as unique as... Read more
Parents and students invited to open forum at VIU Feb. 18
February 12, 2009
Calling all parents. Do you have a child considering post-secondary education? If so, you and your child are invited to an open forum at Vancouver Island University February 18. Organized by the university’s Community and School Liaison Office, the forum will showcase VIU’s program options, admission process and more. “The purpose of the evening is to inform students and parents about... Read more
Culinary Arts students/alumni shine in cooking competitions
February 11, 2009
You can almost taste the buzz of excitement in Vancouver Island University’s Culinary Arts department. That’s because VIU students and alumni have recently garnered provincial, national and international acclaim for their cooking skills. The biggest news is alumnus David Wong’s recent success at the prestigious Bocuse D’Or competition in Lyon, France. Representing Canada, Wong placed ninth in... Read more
Vancouver Island University Ranks Number One in National Survey
February 9, 2009
According to the National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE) released February 2009, by Maclean's OnCampus (http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/), Vancouver Island University (VIU) ranks number one in five key areas amongst BC's public universities. The survey results were collected from 90,000 students in 53 universities across Canada. "We are extremely proud of the survey results," said... Read more
Bring your antiques to the Garden
February 6, 2009
Everyone has treasures hiding somewhere in their house. Whether they’ve been handed down between generations, or discovered recently in an antique store, you may be wondering what they’re worth. Vancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens and Woodland is offering you the chance to find out. On Sunday, February 15, from 10 am to 3 pm, Milner Gardens is presenting “Antiques in the Garden” – a... Read more
Local producer shells out for shellfish research field station
February 6, 2009
DEEP BAY – Vancouver Island University has received a $30,000 gift from Fanny Bay Oysters. “The donation of $30,000 worth of oyster shells will be used in environmentally-friendly paving materials at the university’s Deep Bay field station site,” announced university President Dr. Ralph Nilson. According to Nilson, the university is in the process of establishing what they believe will be a... Read more