In the news: 'Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' at VIU
March 1, 2012
The comic musical takes a light and rather bawdy look at life in ancient Rome By Chris Koehn Nanaimo Daily News March 1, 2012 The Vancouver Island University theatre department is putting a little spring into it's step with its latest production, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. It's a musical performance, said director and VIU professor Ross Desprez, which is one of the best... Read more
National volleyball championship tournament passes selling fast
February 29, 2012
With only one week remaining until the 2012 CCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship, VIU has sold over 30 per cent of their 250 tournament passes. "We are extremely excited to host this event and showcase the best 8 teams in Canada", says Event Manager, Mike Stefan. "Vancouver Island has always been a hotbed for women's volleyball and we are seeing that support and excitement for this... Read more
The Power of theatre in Indigenous Communities
February 29, 2012
Vancouver Island University professors Eliza Gardiner (Theatre Studies) and Laura Cranmer (First Nations Studies) focus on the power of Indigenous performance traditions, both globally and locally, in a VIU Arts and Humanities Colloquium presentation Friday, March 9. The presentation and discussion, which begins at 10 am in the Malaspina Theatre on the Nanaimo campus, addresses the question:... Read more
Personal experience inspires pension fund questions
February 29, 2012
Vancouver Island University philosophy professor Robert Pepper-Smith began considering unsettling questions about his pension fund when he was visiting Guatemala as a volunteer paramedic. He was warned not to travel in remote regions because of resentment in the highlands over Canadian mining practices. There have been accusations that open-pit mining operations of some Canadian-based... Read more
Mariners in the news: Women's team earns way to nationals
February 27, 2012
By Josh Aldrich Nanaimo Daily News No one will be able to say the Vancouver Island University mariners women's volleyball team doesn't deserve to be at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association championships next week. The Mariners defeated the University of Fraser Valley Cascades 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-12) to win the Pacific Western Athletic Association championship at Douglas College in New... Read more
Theatre promises side-splitting laughs at spring show
February 22, 2012
Following the success of their fall show, Romeo and Juliet, the Vancouver Island University Theatre Department presents the musical farce: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, March 1 –10, 2012. “This is a hysterical comedy sure to entertain,” said Director Ross Desprez. “A Funny Thing will have audiences laughing in this off-the-wall and hilarious musical.” Written by Burt Shevelove... Read more
VIU IN THE NEWS - Doors opening for Penelakut Island students
February 22, 2012
By Lindsay Chung - Ladysmith Chronicle Published: February 21, 2012 9:00 AM Updated: February 21, 2012 9:56 AM Doors are opening for students on Penelakut Island, after the tribe’s adult learning centre signed an agreement with Vancouver Island University. Representatives from the Penelakut Island Adult Learning Centre and VIU signed an articulation agreement Tuesday at the university’s... Read more
BCIT awards honorary degree to Shawn A-in-chut Atleo
February 17, 2012
BURNABY, BC: On Thursday, February 16, National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo was recognized with an Honorary Doctor of Technology at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) winter convocation ceremony. This degree is presented to individuals who are widely acknowledged for outstanding and sustained achievements in their areas of expertise and endeavour. Shawn A-in-chut Atleo is an... Read more
Student researcher aims to ease burden of cancer
February 17, 2012
Angeline de Bruyns’ parents emigrated from Namibia to Canada’s west coast to give their children a chance to experience a different part of the world and expand their opportunities in life. As she heads toward a career in medicine, the fourth-year Bachelor of Science student at Vancouver Island University is proving that her parents’ decision was a wise one. De Bruyns, a graduate of Nanaimo’s... Read more
VIU hosts info session for parents Feb. 23
February 16, 2012
Vancouver Island University is reaching out to parents of grade 10 and 11 students. An information session for parents will be held during Spring Discovery Days at the Nanaimo campus on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6 to 7 pm. “This event provides an opportunity for parents of grade 10 and 11 students to access up-to-date and accurate information on what their sons or daughters will need to prepare... Read more