Award-Winning Author Ross King Interviewed On Stage At VIU April 8
April 2, 2014
The Canadian author of an award-winning non-fiction book examining one of the world’s most famous painters and his beloved masterpiece will be at Vancouver Island University (VIU) Tuesday, April 8 to take part in a lively interview on the Malaspina Theatre stage. Ross King, who won the 2012 Governor General’s Award for Nonfiction for Leonardo and The Last Supper, will be interviewed by Dr. John... Read more
Author Paula Wild Speaks About Living In Cougar Country April 3
April 1, 2014
Vancouver Island is known not only for having the highest density of cougars, but also the most aggressive cougar population in North America. Join author Paula Wild as she gives presentation about her book that explores our evolving relationship with this enigmatic animal: The Cougar: Beautiful, Wild and Dangerous (Douglas & McIntyre). This lecture and slideshow takes place at Vancouver... Read more
VIU’S New Health Care Simulation Suites Open With Donor Support
March 25, 2014
Students in Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) health care programs are benefiting from a new, ‘high-fidelity’ health care simulation lab made possible by generous community donors. Sidney and Gladys Sharman and the Windsor Plywood Foundation, directed by Randle and Fran Jones, provided funds to establish the Sydney R. and Gladys L. Sharman Health Simulation Suites, which include a new ‘high-... Read more
Award-Winning Composer Shares Secrets of Sound at VIU March 25
March 20, 2014
Award-winning composer and sound engineer Doug Blackley will be at Vancouver Island University (VIU) Tuesday, March 25 to share a few secrets he’s learned in sound design and acoustic technology while working on major live theatre and television productions. His 7 pm presentation, titled “The Mix is in the Air” is free and open to the public at VIU’s Malaspina Theatre. “We’re excited to welcome... Read more
VIU’s Arts & Humanities Colloquium Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
March 19, 2014
The Arts & Humanities Colloquium Series will celebrate its fifth anniversary at Vancouver Island University (VIU) Friday, March 28 with a special event involving six faculty and a group of students. Presenters will share cutting-edge research on “Fascinating Technologies: Future Directions in the Arts and Humanities.” The celebration for the free public lecture series, from 10 am to noon in... Read more
VIU Enhances Online Presence with New Website
March 18, 2014
Vancouver Island University is today launching a [new and improved website](http://www.viu.ca) that provides greater accessibility for students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff and the public. “We’re excited to launch our new, improved user-friendly website which will dramatically improve VIU’s online presence,” says Dan Hurley, Executive Director of University Relations. “These positive changes... Read more
VIU Establishes a Centre for Pre-Confederation Treaties & Reconciliation
March 18, 2014
Vancouver Island University (VIU) has established a Centre for Pre-Confederation Treaties and Reconciliation to focus on advancing research, understanding, and public dialogue in relation to Pre-Confederation Treaties from across the country and the challenge of reconciliation. Douglas White, (Kwulasultun and Tliishin) lawyer, former Chief of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and former member of the... Read more
DEEP BAY MARINE FIELD STATION HOSTS KIDS DAY OPEN HOUSE MARCH 22
March 18, 2014
Families on Vancouver Island may want to check out the fishy fun at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Deep Bay Marine Field Station Saturday, March 22 during the Kids Day Open House from 10 am to 4 pm. “This is one of our key events during the Brant Wildlife Festival,” says Field Station Manager Brian Kingzett. “Activities will include a colouring contest, face painting, arts and crafts, bird... Read more
Milner Garden Seeks Volunteers to Help Gardens Grow
March 17, 2014
Milner Gardens & Woodland in Qualicum Beach, one of Canada’s top 10 public gardens, is recruiting new volunteers. Executive Director Geoff Ball invites community members to a Volunteer Opportunity Day on Saturday, March 22 from 1 to 3 pm to find out what opportunities are available. “We invite anyone interested in volunteering to drop in and meet current volunteers and staff, tour the gardens... Read more
VIU Students and Faculty Celebrate International Pi Day March 14
March 14, 2014
It was a fun but messy Friday afternoon for members of Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) student math club and their professors during an International Pi Day celebration. March 14 is Pi Day because the date (3/14) is the first three digits of Pi, explains professor Dave Bigelow. Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is an irrational number, meaning it doesn’t... Read more