Comox Valley music teacher receives medal for academic achievement
June 6, 2012
Wendy Nixon Stothert, a Comox Valley music teacher and highly respected conductor of community choral groups, received a Governor General’s Gold Medal for achieving a perfect grade point average in a Masters program. Nixon Stothert graduated this week from Vancouver Island University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program. She has taught music in the Comox Valley since 1997 at... Read more
Nursing degree dream come true for VIU grad
June 5, 2012
When Aiyaz Asmin Nisha walked across the stage Monday to accept her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, she was thinking about the community donor who helped turn her dream into reality. Asmin Nisha will be forever grateful for receiving an Excellence in Nursing Award worth $5,000 from Nanaimo philanthropist Sidney Sharman. “Words cannot express how thankful I am,” said Asmin Nisha, among... Read more
Convocation ceremonies June 4 and 5
June 1, 2012
A total of 626 Vancouver Island University graduates will receive University degrees at three separate daytime convocation ceremonies at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on June 4 and 5. As well, 189 graduates of Health and Human Services programs will receive diplomas and certificates at an evening graduation ceremony at the Port Theatre on June 4. The convocation program is available online at:... Read more
In the News: Tutoring takes VIU students to Costa Rica
May 31, 2012
By Jenn McGarrigle Nanaimo News Bulletin A little tutoring went a long way for 17 Vancouver Island University students. Hosting exam review sessions for peers earlier this year made possible a two-week volunteer outreach trip to central America. It all began last fall when a group of science students decided to start a Students Offering Support chapter at the university. Students Offering... Read more
VIU Carpentry students tops in Canadian skills competition
May 30, 2012
In the news: Morgan Brown, a Vancouver Island University Carpentry apprentice at the Nanaimo campus, proved he has the best carpentry skills in the country amongst his post-secondary peers. He won a gold medal at the national Skills Canada competition held in Edmonton recently. “This is exciting news,” said Fred MacDonald, Dean of Trades & Applied Technology. “It’s the second time in... Read more
Mariners' Smith makes national volleyball team
May 30, 2012
In the news: Dani Smith, star setter for the Vancouver Island University Mariners women’s volleyball team, can add national team member to her list of accomplishments. [Read more]() Read more
Esteemed community leader to receive Distinguished Alumni Award
May 29, 2012
Don Hubbard, esteemed community leader and champion for life-long learning, will receive Vancouver Island University’s Distinguished Alumni Award at the spring convocation ceremony June 5. The award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of VIU alumni who have earned provincial or national prominence as a result of their exceptional professional achievements and/or service to society.... Read more
Ministry of Advanced Education launches new International Education Strategy at VIU
May 28, 2012
BC's Advanced Education Minister Naomi Yamamoto launched the BC government's new International Education Strategy at Vancouver Island University on Monday, May 28. As part of the strategy, Minister Yamamoto announced $5 million for scholarships and research internships to assist students embarking on an international education experience. Vancouver Island University President Dr. Ralph Nilson... Read more
Aspiring brain surgeon to receive Alumni Horizon Award
May 28, 2012
A Vancouver Island University graduate who aspires to become a brain surgeon will be awarded the Alumni Horizon Award at VIU’s spring convocation ceremony at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre next week. Owen Stechishin will receive the prestigious award which recognizes the outstanding achievements of Vancouver Island University alumni early in their careers (within 10 years of receiving a credential from... Read more
Vancouver Island University - School District 68 joint initiative attracts international attention
May 24, 2012
Students in Mary-Lynn Epps’ Grade 4/5 class at Randerson Ridge Elementary in Nanaimo are preparing to showcase the progress of their schoolwork for family and friends in early June. The innovative learning that has gone on in and outside their classroom has already caught the attention of the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development, the Paris-based group of 34 countries that aims “... Read more