World Fisheries and Aquaculture Production Topic of Free Lecture
January 28, 2015
Dr. Donald Noakes, the new Dean of Science at Vancouver Island University (VIU) will provide an overview of the world fisheries and aquaculture production and discuss its global importance and development in a free Science & Technology lecture at VIU’s Nanaimo campus on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 7 to 8 pm in Room 109, Building 356, 900 Fifth Street. Please note that the speaker for tonight’s... Read more
'FED Talks' at VIU Examine Global Food Movement
January 26, 2015
There will be ample food for thought during Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) International Development Week activities Feb. 2 through 5 – including a series of short presentations titled “FED Talks” (Food, Education and Development) that kick off the week. “At VIU we’re celebrating International Development Week to raise awareness for the many opportunities that exist to practice global... Read more
VIU Anthropology Class Creates Ripple Effect in Community Caring
January 21, 2015
“A small act of kindness when multiplied by millions of people can transform the world.” Those words spoken by Toronto street nurse Cathy Crowe resonated deeply with teacher Shannon Busby, and have now become the motto for a high school knitting club at Dover Bay Secondary in Nanaimo. Five to 15 students gather every Monday during the lunch hour to knit colourful scarves, toques and afghan... Read more
VIU Hosts Free Science & Technology Lecture Series
January 19, 2015
Everything from astronomy, to glaciation, to human nutritional needs will be discussed by expert scientists during Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) free Science & Technology lecture series. The weekly lecture series is open to the public Wednesday nights at VIU’s Nanaimo campus until April. Each lecture is delivered by a local scientist or visiting scientist from as far away as Prince... Read more
VIU's Jan. 23 Colloquium examines life in 'age of persuasion'
January 16, 2015
The digital world we inhabit requires we pay close attention to interpreting what we see and how we allow the hundreds of messages we receive daily to shape our thoughts and actions, according to Dr. Marshall Soules, an Honorary Research Associate in the Departments of English and Media Studies at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Dr. Soules will present an illustrated talk Friday, Jan. 23 at... Read more
Public Invited To Free VIU Science & Technology Lecture Jan. 14
January 12, 2015
NANAIMO, BC: The waters of British Columbia have a remarkable diversity of marine mammals – 31 species have been recorded here, one-quarter of all marine mammal species in the world. After co-existing with First Nations people on the coast for millennia, many marine mammals were driven to near extinction by rampant exploitation following the arrival of Europeans. In a free public lecture as... Read more
VIU Spreads Holiday Cheer in Harewood
December 19, 2014
Canadian and international students attending Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) High School, as well as VIU staff and faculty, are making the holiday season magical for 16 families in the Harewood community. Hampers overflowing with food vouchers, toys, clothing and household items were delivered to families December 19 as part of the annual Christmas hamper program. Grades 10 to 12 students... Read more
VIU Researchers Seek Public Help With Study
December 19, 2014
A team of researchers from Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the University of Victoria are studying the movement and fate of a seaweed called Mazzaella japonica (MJ), and they are asking for the public’s help. Since 2007, the BC Ministry of Agriculture has been issuing licences for the harvest of beach-cast seaweed (wrack) between Deep Bay and Bowser. The target species in the study, MJ,... Read more
Nanaimo Boy Shines Christmas Spirit on VIU Men's Soccer Team
December 18, 2014
Stirling Henry, a kind-hearted 10-year-old Nanaimo boy who loves soccer, spread some Christmas spirit to members of Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Mariners men’s soccer team. Henry, a Grade 5 student at Mountain View Elementary in Nanaimo, presented a specially decorated Christmas tree to players at the team’s year-end banquet last week. “Stirling made the tree with love to say thank-you... Read more
VIU CONTINUES TO OFFER TUITION FREE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
December 15, 2014
Vancouver Island University (VIU) will continue to offer tuition free Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs including English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at all campuses for the January - April 2015 semester. The Government of British Columbia recently announced changes to funding for ABE programs. In response, VIU will provide access to these programs under this new funding model. “We... Read more