Nursing students spread message on risky behaviour
November 29, 2011
Vancouver Island University Bachelor of Science in Nursing students hope to make a difference educating youth about the risks of poor decision-making and alcohol use. The students are assisting staff at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni Thursday with the P.A.R.T.Y. presentation aimed at grade 10 students. High school students will see in graphic detail what might happen if they were... Read more
VIU in the News: Food focus growing at VIU
November 28, 2011
By Jenn McGarrigle - Nanaimo News Bulletin For three Vancouver Island University students, encouraging more people to eat locally produced foods begins on campus. Celia White, Jesse Alexander and Leah Chesterman hope to encourage more local and sustainable purchasing practices at the university. They have funding from two national organizations, Meal Exchange and Sierra Youth Coalition, to... Read more
VIU grads pursue publishing careers around the world
November 25, 2011
When Brynna Gabrielson attended high school on Vancouver Island, she never imagined that one day she’d be living overseas and pursuing her dream career in publishing. A recent graduate of VIU’s Creative Writing and Journalism program (CREW), Gabrielson is enrolled in the Master of Publishing program at Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom. It’s the largest publishing program in Europe... Read more
WUSC Local Committee hosts Bike for AIDS at VIU
November 24, 2011
Students are riding stationary bikes for 10 hours straight today to raise funds for Bike for Aids, an initiative that outfits doctors in Malawi with "bike ambulances", allowing them to reach more patients more quickly. Donations are welcome at the event organized by VIU's World University Service of Canada Local Committee (WUSC). There are prizes for people who want to join in from Arrowsmith... Read more
17th Annual Festival of Trees lights up downtown conference centre
November 22, 2011
Downtown Nanaimo is the place to visit this weekend for festive entertainment, spectacular holiday decorations and a visit from the jolly guy himself – Santa. Vancouver Island University is proud to announce that the 17th Annual Festival of Trees presented by Canadian Tire is underway at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre (VICC) until Dec. 2. The Festival of Trees is the largest community... Read more
In The News....Spotlight on VIU's Professional Baking program
November 22, 2011
Vancouver Island University's professional baking program was featured in a CHEK TV news broadcast on Saturday, Nov. 19. [Youtube video]() [Related story]() Read more
CTV's Bruce Williams new chair of VIU Foundation Board
November 22, 2011
When popular media personality Bruce Williams takes centre stage at this year’s Festival of Trees, he’ll be wearing two hats – event MC and newly elected chair of the Vancouver Island University Foundation. “I’m thrilled to represent the VIU Foundation Board in both roles,” said Williams, Manager of Community & Client Relations for CTV Vancouver Island. “I’ve been in Nanaimo for 10 years... Read more
BC and China forge post-secondary partnerships
November 21, 2011
Note: The BC government issued the following news release in Nov. 2011. Vancouver Island University is included in the list of post-secondary institutions that signed partnerships or agreements with China. BEIJING, CHINA - More than 20 partnerships or agreements have been signed between B.C. and Chinese post-secondary institutions and organizations over this past week, as both look to increase... Read more
VIU expands study abroad program with field school to Poland
November 18, 2011
Vancouver Island University’s study abroad program offers an exciting opportunity to students or community members interested in Polish culture. A new interdisciplinary field school to Wroclaw, Poland will be led by English and Art History professors from May 7 to 28, 2012. “The field school will provide students or community participants with a wonderful opportunity to learn through hands-on... Read more
International Education Week energizes VIU campus
November 18, 2011
Students from more 70 countries energized VIU’s Nanaimo campus Friday at a multicultural festival wrapping up International Education Week. Dressed proudly in traditional dress from their home countries, the students enthusiastically participated in a fashion show and talent show, entertaining hundreds of spectators with song, dance and colourful spirit. It was a fitting end to International... Read more