Blogger highlights personal side of United Way campaign
November 7, 2011
As Vancouver Island University’s loaned representative to this year’s United Way campaign, Adrienne Wanhill wants to raise awareness about the impact that programs have in the lives of people throughout the region. She is using her writing skills to maintain a blog detailing the front-line work of organizations supported by United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island. In a recent posting,... Read more
VIU in the news: 'Seafood University' makes a splash
November 5, 2011
By Sandra McCulloch, Victoria Times Colonist November 6, 2011 Three hundred truckloads of oyster shells line the driveway, while potholes act as natural speed bumps on the way into Deep Bay Marine Field Station, north of Qualicum Beach. The $8-million field station opens up like a clam overlooking Baynes Sound, where about half the province's commercially produced shellfish is cultivated. The... Read more
VIU celebrates International Education Week Nov 14-18
November 4, 2011
Students, faculty and staff representing dozens of countries around the world will share their native traditions, foods, dress and cultural perspectives with the university and the Nanaimo community during International Education Week Nov. 14 to 18. “The week’s events include a series of learning opportunities for students and faculty, plenty of entertainment and a colourful multicultural... Read more
VIU students in residence "Doing it in the Dark" to save energy
November 4, 2011
Students at VIU student residences are Doing it in the Dark. From unplugging cell phone chargers , enjoying a nice meal by candle light to possibly taking a cold shower, these students are working together in their residence buildings to reduce their energy use in an exciting competition geared to educate and inspire taking energy conservation to the next level. The goBEYOND Campus Climate... Read more
VIU welcomes students/parents to Discovery Days
November 2, 2011
Many grade 12 students are starting to think about life after high school. That’s why Vancouver Island University will welcome more than 500 grade 12 students from Courtenay to Mill Bay to the Nanaimo campus for “Discovery Days” on Nov. 8, 9 and 10 . “We’re providing an opportunity for students to explore program areas that they are considering after high school graduation,” said Joanna Hesketh... Read more
VIU in the news: Mariners grab first overall national ranking
November 2, 2011
Josh Aldrich, Nanaimo Daily News Being No. 1 is an honour, but it is also a burden, the Vancouver Island University Mariners women's volleyball team is all to aware of this. The first Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association rankings were released Tuesday afternoon and the Mariners were perched in a very familiar spot - on top. "I told them, that's a huge achievement, we've been there tons in... Read more
Classic Romeo and Juliet love story on stage at VIU Nov. 3 to 12
November 1, 2011
Vancouver Island University theatre department presents the classic love story of Romeo and Juliet in the Malaspina Theatre Nov. 3 to 12. “It’s a show that has stayed in the hearts of everyone who has experienced it for centuries,” said Mike Taugher, Chair of the VIU theatre program. Under the direction of Leon Potter, the cast and crew bring new life to possibly the greatest love story ever... Read more
VIU in the news: Mariners repeat provincial title
October 31, 2011
By Josgh Aldrich, The Daily News October 31, 2011 The Vancouver Island University Mariners men's soccer team showed the rest of the Pacific West Athletic Conference why it was the top seed in the B Group heading into provincials at the University of British Columbia Okanagan this weekend repeating as champions. The Mariners beat the Capilano University Blues 2-1 in the gold medal game for the... Read more
Story-telling event at VIU Oct. 28
October 27, 2011
Students, faculty and staff at Vancouver Island University are invited to a unique even called It’s a True Story SLAM this Friday night. Sponsored by Creative Writing and Journalism class 202, round one of It's a True Story SLAM will be held in Building 355/Room 211 at 7 pm, Oct. 28. “We invite students, staff and faculty to pitch us your true story in under five minutes,” said instructor Susan... Read more
VIU culinary students showcase Mediterranean cuisine
October 26, 2011
Second-year students and their instructors at the Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island are looking to North Africa, the Middle East and neighbouring regions for the theme of a fall dining adventure at Vancouver Island University. Students will prepare and serve dishes such as spicy beef stew and flat bread from Ethiopia, lamb tagine with preserved lemons from Morocco, ratatouille from southern... Read more