Celebrate Year of the Dragon at VIU’s Lunar New Year party Jan. 21
January 17, 2012
Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus will take on a carnival-like atmosphere as Chinese students celebrate the Year of the Dragon during their annual Lunar New Year party on Saturday, Jan. 21. The event is open to the public and takes place in the upper cafeteria (Building 300) from 2 to 5 pm. Festivities will include Chinese games, cultural displays, traditional performances by students... Read more
Research team hopes to inspire worldwide fisheries
January 13, 2012
A doctoral student under the supervision of Vancouver Island University faculty member Stefanie Duff is on his way to Australia after receiving a prestigious international research award. Brett Favaro received the Australian Endeavour Award and leaves for the University of Queensland in February to study with world-renowned biology professor Hugh Possingham for three months. “Brett will be... Read more
Science grad in the news: Vet student from Chemainus eager to return and practise at home
January 10, 2012
By Niomi Pearson Ladysmith Chronicle Ever since she was a little girl, Katie Nicol always said she wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. Five months into the veterinary medicine program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine — University of Saskatoon, the Chemainus-raised student is realizing that dream and is eager to return and practise out of the home she grew up in. “I have... Read more
VIU hosts Royal Society of Canada Governor General Lecture Feb. 8
January 10, 2012
The public is invited to a free lecture at Vancouver Island University by the esteemed Dr. Jim Miller, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Dr. Miller, a professor in the Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan, has held the Canada Research Chair in Native-Newcomer Relations since 2008. His evocative lecture, entitled, “We are all treaty people” takes place at VIU’s Nanaimo... Read more
Log cabin setting suits literary evening of magic and spells
January 10, 2012
Robert Pepper-Smith and Harold Rhenisch will provide a mix of poetry, magic and spells at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus Jan. 19. The readings, presented by Poets on Campus, will be in the Log Cabin (Building 365) starting at 7 pm. Pepper-Smith, who teaches philosophy at VIU, is the author of Six Stories, The Wheel Keeper and a new novel, House of Spells. House of Spells is the... Read more
Mariners grad in the news: Faraway coasts, faraway courts
January 9, 2012
By Greg Sakaki - Nanaimo News Bulletin It sure hasn’t been a typical tipoff. For Nanaimo’s Andrew Kaban, the 2011-12 basketball season is different than any he’s ever experienced. The former Vancouver Island University Mariners star, known as Banger, is now banging and crashing the boards in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kaban is racking up the stats with his Div. 1 professional team, the Virum Vipers... Read more
Pen recycling program helps environment, raises funds for VIU
January 5, 2012
The pen may be mightier than the sword but when it’s used up, it tends to be just more trash destined for the landfill. Vancouver Island University is working with one of its major suppliers to collect and recycle pens, markers and other writing instruments. “The university purchased 16,000 pens, markers and whiteboard markers from Grand and Toy last year,” says Margot Croft, of Environment and... Read more
Nanaimo teacher sets example of life-long learning
January 4, 2012
Sarah Marshall is one of many Vancouver Island teachers taking advantage of the opportunity to earn a master’s degree close to home. Marshall, Assistant Head of Aspengrove School in Nanaimo, is a student in Vancouver Island University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program. Marshall received a $17,500 Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship from the Social Sciences... Read more
IN THE NEWS: Couple creates micro-finance program to aid most vulnerable
December 31, 2011
By Matthew Gauk, Nanaimo Daily News December 28, 2011 The co-ordinator of a microfinance program in eastern Congo aimed at some of the poorest and most vulnerable people on Earth said it all started at Vancouver Island University. Nanaimoite and VIU global studies graduate Mike Boomer spent most of the past year in Bukavu, a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, granting small business... Read more
VIU chemistry student wins accolades
December 21, 2011
Christmas came early for Vancouver Island University student Megan Willis. She received a $1,000 scholarship from the Association of the Chemical Profession of BC (ACPBC) for outstanding academic achievements and activities in service to the profession of Chemistry. “This scholarship is awarded to the top chemistry student applicant in the province,” said VIU Chemistry Professor Dr. Erik Krogh... Read more