Art students host annual painting sale Dec. 3
November 25, 2008
Looking to add some unique artwork to your collection? Visual Art students at Vancouver Island University will host their annual painting sale at the Nanaimo Campus on Wednesday, December 3. In addition to paintings, the sale may include works in other media such as ceramics and prints. “Members of the public are invited to come and purchase a work of art for a very reasonable price and... Read more
Music professor captures the spirit of Nanaimo
November 25, 2008
This weekend promises a proud moment for Vancouver Island University music professor Patrick Carpenter. His most recent composition, Cityscape, a 15 minute divertimento for strings will be played publicly for the first time at the Port Theatre by the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra on Nov. 30. “My philosophy of writing music is that it must come from the heart,” said Carpenter. “Cityscape comes,... Read more
Engineering fairs excite student minds
November 25, 2008
The Department of Physics and Engineering at Vancouver Island University is pleased to host its second annual series of Engineering Fairs starting with three all-day events in December. These events introduce Grade 11 physics students to engineering practice through a design competition and interaction with local engineering firms. Schools within District 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith), 69 (Parksville-... Read more
New Shakespeare Book
November 25, 2008
Review - ShakespeareA Life in Seven Chaptersby Edward S. BrubakerFranklin & Marshall College, 2008 Does anyone know the nature of genius? Why is it or how is it that some people produce imaginative works of arts and sciences that so far outshine the ordinary that we are in awe as we stand before their works? Are these geniuses of another species than the rest of us? Are they somehow... Read more
VIU receives donation from Cummins Western Canada
November 24, 2008
Vancouver Island University’s Heavy Duty Mechanics Program received a $7,500 cheque from Cummins Western Canada. The donation will be matched by the VIU Foundation to create a $15,000 endowment for student awards. VIU presented a plaque to Ross Somerville, Branch Manager, Cummins Western Canada, in recognition of his ongoing support for the program. Read more
New Vice President Named at VIU
November 21, 2008
Patricia (Pat) Eagar from Alberta has been named as Vancouver Island University’s new Vice-President of Finance and Administration. "We are thrilled to announce that Pat is joining the VIU team," said VIU President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ralph Nilson. "Pat’s experience as a senior financial officer coupled with her knowledge of the post-secondary system and other public sectors is an... Read more
Spend an evening with international journalist Gwynne Dyer
November 20, 2008
International journalist and military analyst Gwynne Dyer will explore climate change and the global impact of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in "Climate Wars", two public lectures taking place in Nanaimo and Qualicum Beach in December. Dyer, who has worked as a freelance journalist, columnist, writer, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs for more than 20 years, will speak at... Read more
PLEASE ATTEND THE 3RD ANNUAL URBAN ISSUES FILM FEST -- FREE PIZZA!
November 18, 2008
The Geography Club, the Geography Department, Friends of Plan Nanaimo, and the North Island chapter of the Planning Institute of BC invite you to attend the 3rd Annual Urban Issues Film Festival this Friday (the 21st) in Building 356, Room 109 (Auditorium). The event will occur between 3 and 10 p.m., with free pizza, popcorn and beverages courtesy of PIBC and the Geography Department. We will be... Read more
Visiting artist Cal Lane comes to VIU Nov. 20
November 18, 2008
Sculptor Cal Lane is the next artist to come to VIU as part of the Visiting Artist series on Thursday, November 20, 2008. This is a great opportunity to showcase a sculptor raised on Vancouver Island who now lives and works in New York. Lane’s work will be of particular interest to artists, designers, welders and of general interest to the VIU student body and community. Lane uses functional... Read more
International humanitarian Daphne Nederhorst speaks in Nanaimo Nov. 18
November 14, 2008
Humanitarian Daphne Nederhorst will visit Nanaimo November 18 as part of the new "What's Going On?" international speakers series sponsored by Vancouver Island University Global Studies program and Global Village Nanaimo. Nederhorst will discuss a non-governmental agency she founded called SAWA Global and their latest project, The 100 Heroes, 100 Solutions campaign. She is described as a "truly... Read more