Theatre promises side-splitting laughs at spring show
February 22, 2012
Following the success of their fall show, Romeo and Juliet, the Vancouver Island University Theatre Department presents the musical farce: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, March 1 –10, 2012. “This is a hysterical comedy sure to entertain,” said Director Ross Desprez. “A Funny Thing will have audiences laughing in this off-the-wall and hilarious musical.” Written by Burt Shevelove... Read more
VIU IN THE NEWS - Doors opening for Penelakut Island students
February 22, 2012
By Lindsay Chung - Ladysmith Chronicle Published: February 21, 2012 9:00 AM Updated: February 21, 2012 9:56 AM Doors are opening for students on Penelakut Island, after the tribe’s adult learning centre signed an agreement with Vancouver Island University. Representatives from the Penelakut Island Adult Learning Centre and VIU signed an articulation agreement Tuesday at the university’s... Read more
BCIT awards honorary degree to Shawn A-in-chut Atleo
February 17, 2012
BURNABY, BC: On Thursday, February 16, National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo was recognized with an Honorary Doctor of Technology at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) winter convocation ceremony. This degree is presented to individuals who are widely acknowledged for outstanding and sustained achievements in their areas of expertise and endeavour. Shawn A-in-chut Atleo is an... Read more
Student researcher aims to ease burden of cancer
February 17, 2012
Angeline de Bruyns’ parents emigrated from Namibia to Canada’s west coast to give their children a chance to experience a different part of the world and expand their opportunities in life. As she heads toward a career in medicine, the fourth-year Bachelor of Science student at Vancouver Island University is proving that her parents’ decision was a wise one. De Bruyns, a graduate of Nanaimo’s... Read more
VIU hosts info session for parents Feb. 23
February 16, 2012
Vancouver Island University is reaching out to parents of grade 10 and 11 students. An information session for parents will be held during Spring Discovery Days at the Nanaimo campus on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6 to 7 pm. “This event provides an opportunity for parents of grade 10 and 11 students to access up-to-date and accurate information on what their sons or daughters will need to prepare... Read more
First and fourth year VIU students invited to partake in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
February 15, 2012
All first and fourth year students are invited to provide feedback on their educational experiences at VIU through the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The survey, which is distributed across Canada and the USA, asks students about their experiences at university, both inside and outside the classroom. NSSE results will determine where the university places in Maclean's Magazine's... Read more
VIU hosts free public symposium on future of climate change
February 14, 2012
A free symposium for anyone who wants a greater understanding of emerging topics in climate change will be held at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus Tuesday, Feb. 21. Entitled “The future of climate change: navigating the science in a changing political climate,” the symposium takes place in the Arts & Sciences building 355 from 9 am to 3 pm and includes workshops and... Read more
ElderCollege Saturday speaker series focuses on Haiti
February 14, 2012
Haiti continues to struggle to recover from one disaster after another. The ElderCollege Saturday Speaker Series takes a look at the troubled past of Haiti and its relationship to Canada. Speakers in the series will examine the history of the country and the prospects for recovery following political turmoil and a devastating earthquake. The series, offered through Continuing Education at... Read more
Leap of faith pays off for VIU graduate
February 13, 2012
The courage to take “a giant leap of faith” paid off for Vancouver Island University Education graduate Evelyne St-Arnaud. St-Arnaud, class valedictorian at VIU’s recent convocation ceremony, is enjoying a new career at age 48 after returning to school as a mature student. A month after completing her course-work in VIU’s intense post-baccalaureate degree Education program, St-Arnaud landed a... Read more
Panelists to offer broad perspective at Vancouver Island Treaty conference
February 13, 2012
A group of panelists with extensive background on First Nations issues will offer a broad perspective at a joint Vancouver Island University-Snuneymuxw First Nation conference on the Pre-Confederation Treaties of Vancouver Island. The conference, to be held at the Nanaimo campus May 10 and 11, will be opened by the Honourable Steven Point, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and will bring... Read more