BC Transit gives large learning tool to VIU
May 23, 2012
Students in Vancouver Island University’s Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics program have a large new learning tool thanks to BC Transit. BC Transit donated a retired bus to VIU on Tuesday. The 1988 MCI Classic went into service at BC Transit on January 1, 1989. BC Transit bus #8928 is road worthy but at the end of an extraordinary service life. It spent most of its 23 years on the road... Read more
Work of Visual Arts alumni showcased at downtown gallery
May 18, 2012
The work of three talented Visual Arts alumni from Vancouver Island University will be showcased at the downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery until May 22. The exhibit, called When Nature Called, features the work of graduates Tani Hamagishi-Allen, Virginia Kwok and Lara Scarr. Hamagishi-Allen, a recent VIU graduate in Visual Arts and Business, began creating her Porcelain Dolls series in 2008 and has... Read more
Astronaut, pharmacologist and rights advocate to receive honorary doctorates from VIU
May 17, 2012
Three women who have made remarkable contributions nationally, internationally and in space will receive honorary doctorates at Vancouver Island University’s spring convocation at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo June 4 and 5. Julie Payette, of St. Hubert, Quebec, fulfilled her lifelong dream with two Space Shuttle missions in 1999 and 2009 and contributed to the Canadian Space Agency in a variety of... Read more
VIU offers new Global Education Graduate Diploma program
May 16, 2012
Vancouver Island University is introducing a new program for certified teachers entitled Global Education Graduate Diploma (GEGD). “Since the inception of VIU’s education programs, many students have expressed a keen desire to further their understanding and practice of global education in Canada and abroad,” said Education faculty member Nadine Cruickshanks. “This program will appeal to... Read more
Vancouver Island Treaties Conference raises awareness of First Nations rights
May 14, 2012
Snuneymuxw First Nation-Vancouver Island University News Release The conference on the pre-confederation treaties of Vancouver Island co-hosted by Vancouver Island University (VIU) and Snuneymuxw First Nation was a spectacular success for VIU, Snuneymuxw First Nation and the larger community. With more than 300 participants, the sold-out conference attracted large delegations from each of the... Read more
VIU in the news: Bike to Work Week ramps up with Commuter Challenge
May 10, 2012
By Toby Gorman Nanaimo News Bulletin Ralph Nilson hopes to teach Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan a lesson when it comes to the benefits of commuting by bicycle instead of a motor vehicle. To help kick off Bike to Work Week, May 28-June 3, Nilson, Vancouver Island University president, and Ruttan will participate in the annual Commuter Challenge, a good-natured competition between cyclist (Nilson)... Read more
VIU in the news: Nanaimo temporary arts program designed to create community pride for city residents
May 9, 2012
By Tamara Cunningham, Nanaimo Daily News Estelle Fox peered through a massive picture frame sculpture [VIU Visual Arts Instructor Jason Gress] was putting the finishing touches onto at Maffeo Sutton Park, exclaiming with awe over the view captured in the centre. "I just love this one," she said, looking out towards the lagoon. "No matter where you look through it, you have a beautiful view."... Read more
VIU in the news: Chamber unveils Successful Cities strategy
May 9, 2012
By Toby Gorman Nanaimo News Bulletin With the first stage of its Successful Cities initiative now complete, the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is looking to integrate its results into broader city strategies. In January, the chamber hosted a forum to help define qualities that provided a framework to help make Nanaimo a successful city. From that forum emerged 12 principles, including... Read more
Extreme Science: Where physics, chemistry and entertainment collide for a good cause
May 7, 2012
Physics and chemistry faculty are getting their props and concoctions ready for the fourth annual Extreme Science show at Vancouver Island University. The startling and occasionally loud science demonstrations will entertain close to 1,200 school students in four sold-out shows this year. Tickets are available for the public presentation of explosions, implosions, flying arrows, fire, lightning... Read more
VIU and SD 68 students win nine medals in provincial trades competition
May 4, 2012
Vancouver Island University carpentry apprentice Morgan Brown is preparing to compete with other top talents from across the country at the Skills Canada National Competition in Edmonton May 13-16. Nine Nanaimo-area students earned gold, silver and bronze medals in the Skills Canada BC competition held in mid-April in Abbotsford. Brown won gold in the post-secondary carpentry competition.... Read more