VIU Academic Dual Credit Info Session on Feb.16
February 12, 2015
Grade 12 student Caitlyn McNicoll is getting a head start on her university studies, and highly recommends Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Academic Dual Credit program to other senior high school students thinking about doing the same. In her final year at Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS), McNicoll is taking advantage of a partnership between VIU and Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools... Read more
VIU Jazz Program Welcomes Jennifer Scott for Feb. 17 Master Concert
February 11, 2015
Jazz, blues and world music artist Jennifer Scott will perform as a guest of Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Jazz Studies program on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm in the Choral Room (105) of Building 320. “We’re talking about gorgeous tone and absolutely killer technique,” Vancouver Province music critic Renee Doruyter has written of a performance by Scott, who has appeared on Jazzbeat,... Read more
"No Impact Week" Comes to VIU Feb. 15 - 22
February 11, 2015
The No Impact experiment is coming to Vancouver Island University (VIU) in Nanaimo. No Impact Week is a one-week carbon cleanse February 15 to 22 that allows participants to experience the difference lowering their impact on the environment can have on quality of life, the community, and the planet. “The No Impact Week is about discovering how living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle... Read more
VIU Book Reading Highlights Contributions of Early Chinese Canadian Pioneers
February 10, 2015
Award-winning author Alison Marshall will visit Vancouver Island Feb. 18 and 19 to discuss her new book Cultivating Connections: The Making of Chinese Prairie Canada, which highlights the contribution of early Chinese Canadian pioneers. According to Marshall’s research, in the late 1870s, thousands of Chinese men left coastal British Columbia and the western United States and headed east. For... Read more
Eating Disorders and Feminism Topic of Feb. 13 Colloquium
February 6, 2015
A feminist perspective on eating disorders and their alarming prevalence in society will be examined in a Vancouver Island University (VIU) Arts and Humanities Colloquium presentation on Friday, Feb. 13. Dr. Janis Ledwell-Hunt, a professor in the English department will present a free illustrated talk titled “Disordered Eating: How Can Feminism Help?” from 10 to 11:30 am in Malaspina Theatre (... Read more
CBC's Mark Forsythe at VIU Feb. 12 for book talk and signing
February 5, 2015
CBC announcer and author Mark Forsythe is coming to Vancouver Island University (VIU) Feb. 12 to present a public talk and book signing for the recently published book, From the West Coast to the Western Front, which he co-authored with historian Greg Dickson. The free event is from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in Building 200, Room 203. From the West Coast to the Western Front is the latest CBC book from BC... Read more
VIU Spa Institute Open for Business
February 4, 2015
If you love getting pampered by way of manicures, pedicures, facials, massages and other spa treatments, Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Spa Institute wants to hear from you. “Our Spa Institute at VIU’s Parksville Centre opened for the season February 3 and we’re inviting interested members of the public to book appointments now with our well-trained students for a range of spa services at... Read more
VIU Awards Honorary Doctorate to Canadian Forest Entomologist
January 30, 2015
Vancouver Island University (VIU) bestowed its highest academic distinction upon one of Canada’s best known forest entomologists for his accomplishments and contributions in science. Dr. C.S. (Buzz) Holling, who specializes in the scientific study of insects, received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree at VIU’s January convocation ceremony at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on January 30, 2015.... Read more
VIU Installs Louise Mandell Q.C. as Chancellor
January 29, 2015
One of Canada’s foremost Aboriginal rights lawyers and a tireless advocate for Canada’s First Nations was installed as Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Chancellor today (January 29) at a convocation ceremony at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo. Lousie Mandell Q.C. is recognized for her exceptional and forward-thinking work in advancing Aboriginal and Treaty rights. She is one of the founders of... Read more
VIU Awards Honorary Doctorates to Two Extraordinary Canadians
January 29, 2015
Vancouver Island University (VIU) has bestowed its highest academic distinction upon two extraordinary Canadians who have dedicated their lives to making Canada a better place. Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, andMrs. Sharon Johnston each received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at VIU’s convocation ceremony at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on... Read more