Federal Funds Support British Columbia's Sturgeon Industry
September 12, 2011
Vancouver Island University (VIU) will put the finishing touches on a new International Centre for Sturgeon Studies (ICSS), the first of its kind in North America, thanks to federal funding announced today. An investment of $717,700 is being provided through the Western Diversification Program towards the centre’s completion. ""Developing innovative opportunities in our traditional industries... Read more
In the news: Nanaimo's 'Auntie Ellen' receives Order of B.C.
September 7, 2011
By Mitch Wright - Nanaimo News Bulletin As birthday presents go, the Order of B.C. isn’t too shabby. Snuneymuxw First Nation elder Ellen White, who turns 89 on Tuesday (Sept. 13), was among 14 people named Friday as recipients the 2011 award, the province’s highest honour. White, affectionately known by many in the community as ‘Auntie Ellen’ or Kwulasulwut (her Coast Salish name meaning ‘many... Read more
In the News:VIU soccer builds on solid core
September 7, 2011
By Greg Sakaki - Nanaimo News Bulletin The Vancouver Island University Mariners were very good last year; in fact, they were the best. They know they’re going to be very good again this year and they’ll strive to remain the best. The university’s men’s soccer team, defending champions of the Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association, is hard at work this fall in advance of a new season. A lot... Read more
Communities discuss role of local forests on mid-Vancouver Island at VIU
September 2, 2011
On Sept. 29, 2011, the Canadian Institute of Forestry, Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve, and Vancouver Island University are sponsoring a Community Dialogue Session for local residents in Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Qualicum. The purpose of the session is to discuss and document community perspectives on the roles of local forests in contributing to the wellbeing of local communities... Read more
Vancouver Island University to go bottled water-free
September 1, 2011
Vancouver Island University Students’ Union (VIUSU) has joined forces with VIU’s Administration and the university’s labour groups to become the first bottled water-free university in BC. With the support of the university, VIUSU will mount a campaign called “Ban the Bottle” that will see VIU’s Nanaimo campus become bottled water-free by June 2012. The students’ union approached VIU’s... Read more
VIU welcomes new master’s degree students
August 27, 2011
Students from Mexico, India and across Canada started the new Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management program at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo. “I heard about this on the Internet,” said Erin Heeney from New Brunswick. “I just completed a degree in Sports Studies and was thrilled to find a Canadian university offering this kind of program. It’s one step closer to my PhD.”... Read more
Ministry of Advanced Education News: New funding adds health education seats in B.C.
August 24, 2011
Future health professionals across the province will benefit from an additional 188 student spaces to get the training they need as nurses, health-care assistants and pharmacy technicians to provide the high-quality health care B.C. families deserve. One-time funding to improve access to health-education programs helps to meet immediate and projected employment needs in the health-care field... Read more
VIU grad pursues medical school in Caribbean
August 18, 2011
Vancouver Island University graduate Emma Nielsen can hardly wait until the end of August. That’s when she flies to Anguilla in the Caribbean to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Nielsen, who graduated in June with a Bachelor of Arts, major in Liberal Studies and minor in English, is one of 200 students accepted into medical school at St. James School of Medicine. “I’m still in shock,”... Read more
New Cowichan Campus offers welcoming learning environment
August 11, 2011
There’s still time for students to register for fall classes at Vancouver Island University’s new Cowichan Campus. “We’re thrilled to offer a beautiful new learning environment for students of all ages,” says Principal Maria Lauridsen. “We’re ready for the fall semester which starts Sept. 6. With a bright new campus, this is an exciting time for individuals to think about upgrading their high... Read more
In the news: VIU centre Kaban signs pro contract with Danish club
August 10, 2011
Power forward aims to impress scouts that may be at SISU Copenhagen's games By Walter Cordery, Nanaimo Daily News Nanaimo's Andrew Kaban fulfilled a personal dream and signed a professional basketball contract Monday night at Vancouver Island University. Kaban, 23, starred as a power forward for both the Dover Bay Dolphins and the Vancouver Island University Mariners. In April, the six-foot... Read more