International speaker coming to VIU
February 4, 2009
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is hosting a public lecture February 12 by renowned ecologist and journalist Rex Weyler entitled Ecology, economy, and relocalization: how communities everywhere can resist economic dependency on globalization. Weyler will discuss, among other things, international response to ecological and economic crisis, building resilient communities, and preserving local... Read more
VIU Announces New Board Members
February 2, 2009
Vancouver Island University (VIU) recently announced two new appointments to the Board of Governors while saying goodbye to two long term members. "I’m pleased with the new appointments,” said VIU President Dr. Ralph Nilson. “We’re fortunate to attract committed, talented individuals to our governance. With input from all of our stakeholders, VIU will continue to provide the highest quality in... Read more
Vancouver Island University Board Approves Campus Master Plan
January 29, 2009
At their January 2009 meeting, the Board of Governors for Vancouver Island University (VIU) approved a bold new vision for the growth of VIU’s Nanaimo Campus. “The approval of this plan is an exciting step towards our future,” said University Board Chair John Phillips. “This Master Plan allows VIU to strategically grow our Nanaimo campus using efficient and sustainable approaches to both... Read more
Review: Reason & Emancipation
January 26, 2009
Review: Reason & Emancipation Essays on the Philosophy of Kai Nielsenby Michel Seymour and Matthias Fritsch (Editors)Humanity Books, 2007Review by Bob Lane, M.A.Jan 27th 2009 (Volume 13, Issue 5) Read Review Read more
VIU invites community to check out university classes
January 23, 2009
Are you thinking about upgrading your education? Next week you’ll have a chance to see first-hand what goes on in today’s university classrooms. Vancouver Island University invites the public to attend “Open Door Week” at the Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses Jan. 26 to 30. “Teaching faculty from all areas will open their classroom doors to allow colleagues, staff, students and the public to see how... Read more
VIU student excited for Antarctic experience
January 22, 2009
Vancouver Island University student L-A Shibish will soon be leaving for the Antarctic as part of an international student expedition celebrating International Polar Year (IPY), a large scientific program focused on the Arctic and Antarctic. International Polar Year includes over 200 projects with thousands of scientists from over 60 nations examining a wide range of physical, biological and... Read more
VIU nursing program gets million dollar donation
January 20, 2009
Local philanthropists Sidney and Gladys Sharman presented VIU President, Dr. Ralph Nilson and the VIU Nursing program a cheque for one million dollars on January 19. The donation is the largest VIU has ever received from an individual. The money will go into an endowment fund to provide awards for nursing students based on financial need and academic excellence. “We need doctors and surgeons,... Read more
VIU science show heats up the radio
January 20, 2009
It may not be rocket science, but it does take some work to make science interesting and entertaining to the average radio listener. It’s a challenge Todd Barsby and Greg Arkos take seriously. The two Vancouver Island University (VIU) professors are part of a team of producers behind “Not Rocket Science” (NRS) a weekly, science-themed radio show on CHLY 101.7 fm. They see a relationship between... Read more
Accounting grads make national honor roll
January 15, 2009
Two graduates from Vancouver Island University’s Bachelor of Business Administration program have earned national recognition. Sarah Flood and Melody Nikleva placed among the top 50 graduates in Canada who successfully passed the Uniform Final Evaluation of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA). The graduates received prizes of $1,000 each. “This is a phenomenal achievement in... Read more
Euthanasia (Review - the Modern Art of Dying)
January 12, 2009
Euthanasia is discussed in churches, philosophy classes, pubs, street corners, homes, medical societies, nursing classes, hospices, law journals, and in legislative assemblies across the land. There is no shortage of information and opinion. Just as we debate what counts as the beginning of life, we also have changed the definition of the end of life over the centuries. It used to be that death... Read more