VIU GRAPHIC ARTS STUDENT CREATES WINNING DESIGN
May 2, 2013
When Brian Kingzett was looking for a new, unique t-shirt design to help promote the Deep Bay Marine Field Station he knew who to call. Kingzett contacted Vancouver Island University visual arts professor Gregory Ball to see if his printmaking students could help. “It was a great opportunity for students to test their skills,” says Ball. About 20 students put their design skills to work in a... Read more
EXTREME SCIENCE SHOW RAISES FUNDS FOR AFRICAN SCHOOLS
May 2, 2013
Explosions, implosions, flying arrows, fire, lightning and illusions – these are some of the exciting things you’ll see at the fifth annual Extreme Science show this year. The startling and occasionally loud science demonstration will entertain more than 1,200 school students in four shows in Nanaimo May 14 to 17, and one in Duncan May 23. An evening show open to the public takes place May 16... Read more
VIU LAUNCHES MINOR IN JOURNALISM
May 2, 2013
Thanks to a nudge from students and a lot of work by VIU’s Creative Writing and Journalism (CREW) faculty, VIU is now offering students an opportunity to get a Minor in Journalism. Up until now, even if students had taken journalism courses, their degrees didn’t reflect that, instead showing a more general certification of bachelor in creative writing. “Over the years students questioned us... Read more
STUDENT PAPER SELECTED FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE
May 1, 2013
It’s not every day that a 21-year-old student is invited to present a research paper at an international conference. “It was a really cool and exciting experience,” says Michael Cantwell of Vancouver Island University. “It was nerve-wracking but a very big honour.” Cantwell, a History and Philosophy student at VIU, presented his research paper about self-deception at the 17th annual Philosophy... Read more
ASPIRING DOCTOR RECEIVES OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD
April 29, 2013
Nathan Stefani is one of Vancouver Island University’s star students. Recently named Most Outstanding Student by VIU’s Biology department, Stefani will walk across the Port Theatre stage on June 4 to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree (major in biology, minor in chemistry). “Nathan is the type of student who’s made the most of his undergraduate experience,” says President Dr. Ralph Nilson. “... Read more
VIU AND VIUFA APPROVE NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
April 29, 2013
The Vancouver Island University Faculty Association (VIUFA) has informed Vancouver Island University (VIU) that its membership has ratified a new collective agreement for the period of April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014. The University’s Board of Governors and the Post-Secondary Employers Association (PSEA) have also approved the settlement. The settlement includes four 1% wage increases... Read more
VIU AND BCGEU 702 APPROVE NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
April 29, 2013
The British Columbia Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Local 702 has informed Vancouver Island University (VIU) that its membership has ratified a new collective agreement for the period of April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014. The University’s Board of Governors and the Post-Secondary Employers Association (PSEA) have also approved the settlement. The settlement includes four 1% wage... Read more
VIU IN THE NEWS - VIU STUDENTS EARN ACCOLADES AT CULINARY COMPETITION
April 29, 2013
By Krista Bryce, *Daily News*, Published: Saturday, April 27, 2013 Five Vancouver Island University culinary arts and baking students returned from the 19th Annual B.C. Skills Competitions with some hardware. Hilary Malone, 26, a first-year culinary arts student, topped the podium with a gold medal in the post secondary category for her execution of two dishes, one traditional coq au vin and... Read more
VIU Students Shine at Provincial Skills Canada Trades Competition
April 26, 2013
At the recent Skills Canada Provincial Trades competition, held on April 17 at the Tradex Convention Centre in Abbotsford, six VIU students brought home medals including Hilary Malone who took gold in Culinary Arts. She’ll now compete at the Skills Canada National competition at BC Place from June 5 – 8. Instructors in VIU’s Hairdressing department were thrilled with the results of the... Read more
RICK HANSEN TO OPEN INTERNATIONAL STURGEON SYMPOSIUM ON VANCOUVER ISLAND JULY 2013
April 26, 2013
NANAIMO, BC - Rick Hansen, Founding Chair of the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS) and Co-Chair of the Rick Hansen Foundation, will open the plenary session as Honorary Chair of the 7th International Sturgeon Symposium (ISS7) July 2013 in Nanaimo, BC, Canada. Expected to attract more than 600 delegates from around the world, the symposium is co-hosted by Vancouver Island... Read more