Grey Whale Exhibit One Step Closer as Remains Exhumed From Beecher Bay
June 12, 2014
The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to assemble 145 bones of a 10-metre long, 20-plus tonne gray whale into a world class exhibit at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Deep Bay Marine Field Station is now one step closer with the recovery of the bones this past weekend. Photos and video documenting the whale exhumation process at Beecher Bay on June 7 was created by Station Manager Brian Kingzett... Read more
Milner Gardens & Woodland celebrates Fairy House Surprise June 20-22
June 12, 2014
The public is invited to attend a Fairy House Surprise event at Vancouver Island University's Milner Gardens & Woodland gardens in Qualicum Beach June 20 to 22. “The late Veronica Milner, former owner of the 70-acre estate that became Milner Gardens & Woodland, had an endearing belief in fairies," says Geoff Ball, Executive Director of Milner Gardens. "To celebrate that, as well as... Read more
Cedar Trees Donated to VIU for Totem Pole Project Receive Blessing
May 30, 2014
Nanaimo-based Island Timberlands donated the three cedar trees to the totem pole carving project initiated by the VIU Students’ Union (VIUSU). The trees were delivered to VIU Friday, May 30, with carving set to begin June 16. “Island Timberlands is pleased to be able to participate with VIU, the VIU Students’ Union, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, the Métis Association of BC, the City of Nanaimo... Read more
Visual Arts Students Create Gnome Village By The Sea at Milner Gardens
May 27, 2014
Using recycled metal objects, wood and other materials, students in Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Visual Arts program have expressed their creativity by building an enchanted “steampunk gnome village by the sea” at Milner Gardens & Woodland in Qualicum Beach. First year students enrolled in Arts 121, a 3D sculpture design course taught by instructor Jason Gress, used a variety of... Read more
Extreme Science: Where physics, chemistry and entertainment collide for a good cause
May 8, 2014
Physics and chemistry faculty are getting their props and concoctions ready for the sixth annual Extreme Science show at Vancouver Island University (VIU). The startling and occasionally loud science demonstrations will entertain 1,200 school students in four sold-out shows this year. Tickets are still available for a public show of explosions, implosions, flying arrows, fire, lightning and... Read more
Summer Concert Series begins at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station May 16
May 1, 2014
The Maureen Washington Quartet will perform a delightful mix of jazz and blues tunes while guests enjoy breathtaking views of Baynes Sound and feast on a gourmet dinner at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Deep Bay Marine Field Station May 16, the first event in the annual summer concert series. “This will be an elegant event. We expect tickets ($60 each) to sell quickly,” says Stephanie... Read more
West Coast Jazz Festival Presents Feature Concert at VIU May 1
April 24, 2014
The West Coast Jazz Festival will continue a 25-year tradition of high school music competition at Vancouver Island University (VIU), and culminate in a feature concert Thursday, May 1 performed by performed by music adjudicators and top school bands. The feature concert will begin at 6:30 pm with invited high school music students from the West Coast Jazz Grade 12 All-Star Jazz Combo, coached... Read more
VIU Student Posters Address Aboriginal Stereotypes And Myths
April 22, 2014
Stereotypes and myths about Aboriginal people are addressed head-on by 13 Aboriginal students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) who participated in a poster project exploring their personal perspectives. Each of the posters is titled “What you need to know about me,” and includes a photo of the student, their Aboriginal origin and home community, their perspective on a stereotype that needs... Read more
Post-Secondary Funds Available To Help Finance Children’S Education
April 16, 2014
Families in the Cowichan Valley who would like to learn more about saving money for their children’s future post-secondary education are invited to special meetings at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Cowichan campus April 23 and May 7. VIU is hosting these events to encourage eligible families with young children to sign up for the federal government’s Canada Learning Bond (CLB) program. If... Read more
VIU’S Milner Gardens Offers Spring Activities For Whole Family
April 15, 2014
Milner Gardens & Woodland, one of Canada’s top 10 public gardens, opens for the season April 24, but the public is invited to a special Easter celebration this coming weekend. Children and grandchildren will enjoy The Bunny Trail, a special Easter event taking place Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21 from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Children will enjoy looking for hidden bunnies in the garden and... Read more