Strong presence for VIU at World Leisure Congress
October 16, 2008
Vancouver Island University is hoping to become an international centre of excellence in leisure studies. Faculty members in the Department of Recreation and Tourism Management including Nicole Vaugeois, Dan McDonald and Robert Pfister attended the 10th World Leisure Congress in Quebec to present the idea of offering a Master’s in Leisure and Sustainability Degree at VIU. Dr. Ralph Nilson, VIU... Read more
VIU students receive $5000 scholarships
October 16, 2008
Four Vancouver Island University students were each recently awarded a $5000 Ike Barber transfer scholarship. These scholarships are awarded annually to undergraduate students who have completed two years at a public post-secondary institution in BC and are transferring to another degree-granting institution in BC to complete their degrees. Vanessa Hitchcock, a Liberal Studies student at VIU... Read more
International development speakers' series launched at VIU
October 15, 2008
Global Village Nanaimo and the Global Studies program at Vancouver Island University (VIU) are launching an exciting international development speakers' series called "What's Going on?" The series of free public lectures begins Tuesday, October 21, 7 to 9 pm, at VIU with guest speaker Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Professor Emeritus, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of BC. Founder and... Read more
MBA student interns making big impact in business
October 14, 2008
A unique student internship program at Vancouver Island University (VIU) is making a big impact in the business world. Sixty students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program recently completed four-month internships for high profile companies and organizations, including the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, Meyers Norris Penny Chartered Accounts, Nanaimo Airport Commission, the... Read more
Sick Feeling Turns Dangerous
October 14, 2008
After experiencing a heart attack last year, Diane Shipclark, an administrative assistant in Vancouver Island University’s office of the Vice President Administration & Finance, can add “survivor” to her resume. Shipclark was an independent, outgoing 56-year-old, so when she decided to go camping by herself one weekend in July 2007, it wasn’t out of character. When she left for her trip she... Read more
One of Canada’s top post-secondary tourism and recreation schools is celebrating its history
October 10, 2008
This year, Vancouver Island University’s (formerly Malaspina University-College) Recreation and Tourism department celebrates several program anniversaries, including 35 years of recreation diplomas, 20 years of tourism diplomas, and 10 years since the start of the Bachelor of Tourism Management program. Alumni, faculty, and current students are invited to a reunion at the Nanaimo campus on... Read more
T-shirts on sale for breast cancer research
October 9, 2008
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is joining a Canada-wide campaign to raise funds for breast cancer research. The university is among 22 universities across Canada that have partnered with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to raise funds by selling a ‘breast aware’ t-shirt. Each of the 22 university bookstores is committed to selling one thousand t-shirts during National Breast Cancer... Read more
VIU makes connections around the world
October 9, 2008
"From Dirt to Drink.” That’s the title of a unique research project underway by Vancouver Island University faculty member Tracy Gillis. Gillis, who teaches accounting in the Faculty of Management, is currently on assisted leave to conduct professional development research. She is working with the management of Popova Kula Winery in the Republic of Macedonia. Popova Kula Winery is considered... Read more
MacBeth opens at VIU October 30
October 9, 2008
Swords, witches, goddesses and ghosts - welcome to MacBeth, Shakespeare’s most popular and darkest tragedy, whose very name became synonymous with bad luck. Vancouver Island University’s Theatre department presents its fall production of MacBethOctober 30 to November 8 and director Leon Potter promises a fast-paced production, which will thrill Shakespeare lovers and newcomers alike. Set in... Read more
Charitable theatre production starts Oct. 9
October 9, 2008
A student-driven theatre production is raising funds for the local Loaves and Fishes food bank. VIU theatre students are presenting a production of Jerry Finnegan’s Sister at the VIU theatre from Oct. 9 – 11. All proceeds from the play will go to the local Loaves and Fishes food bank in Nanaimo. “It’s important for Vancouver island University students to hold events like this,” said Kelsey... Read more