TOASTMASTERS ON THE HILL

Presented by Toastmasters

Come and join Toastmasters!!!
Becoming a Toastmaster will help you.
->Learn and improve your communicative abilities in an environment where you can become comfortable speaking in front of an audience.
->Expand your opportunities for individual and professional development centered on the skills gained from improved abilities and broadened experience.
->Gain leadership skills through training and club activities.
->Learn communication techniques by speaking, listening and evaluating.
->Experience and learn business meeting procedures that can be used in occupational careers.
->Affiliation with an internationally renowned educational organization.

Art Supply Sale at the VIU Bookstores

Art Supply Sale - May 7th to May 25th

10% off all art supplies and art books, plus an additional 10% off with an Art Card at all VIU Bookstores (Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River campuses)

Malaspina Art Society presents "Creative Expressions Brain Art Studio"

Presented by Malaspina Art Society

Speaker: n/a

The May 'Malaspina Art Society' art show will be by the Powell River Brain Injury Society Creative Expressions Brain Art Studio.

This show will feature the work of several artists. They each have their own distinctive style. There will be displays of painting both in watercolor and acrylic, sketching using various mediums, metal sculpture and other types of art sculpture.

Opening reception Thursday May 10, 7-9pm.
Art show runs May 10 to June 5.

Web Registration Drop-In Session

Presented by Registration Centre and Advising Staff

Need help registering online for your Fall and Spring courses?

These all-day drop-in sessions are for new or returning students who would like some assistance with registering for their courses online. Registration and Advising staff will be on hand to answer questions and walk through the process with you.

For students who are not able to get to a session at our Nanaimo campus, there is a useful tutorial they can watch here: viu.ca/reghelp.

Group Advising for BA and BSci students - May 22, 2012

Presented by Student Services, Advising Centre

Speaker: Academic Advisors

We invite you to meet with an Academic Advisor for help selecting your Fall and Spring semester courses. Academic Advising at VIU is here to help you plan your education, from this moment through your degree completion.


Arrange to attend one of our Group Advising Sessions at the Nanaimo Campus:

April 17 10:00-11:30am   Building 200 Advising Reception
April 24 12:30-2:00pm Building 200 Advising Reception
May 2 2:00-3:30pm Building 200 Advising Reception
May 22 9:30-11:00am Building 250 Room 115
May 24 1:00-2:30pm Building 250 Room 115

You must reserve your seat by emailing advising@viu.ca or calling 1-888-920-2221 or 250-740-6410.

If a group session does not suit you, contact us to discuss alternatives.

Advising at Cowichan and Powell River Campus please contact:
Cowichan Campus: Phone: 250-746-3509  advising.cowichan@viu.ca
Powell River Campus: Phone: 604-485-2878

G.R. Paine Horticulture Centre Plant Sale

VIU Horticulture Spring Plant Sale to be held in front of the Welcome Centre on Tuesday May 22 from 11:00 AM until 1:30 PM. We will be offering our gorgeous colourful 12 inch spring hanging baskets for sun or shade along with the 6 inch potted Martha Washington Geraniums. The prices are $25.00 for the baskets and $4.00 each for the geraniums or 3 for $10.00. Tax is included in our price.All of our plants are grown pesticide free in our greenhouses.
Please come and purchase a plant in support of our great program and wonderful students in the spirit of sustainability and health!

Horticulture Technician Foundation Program Information session

Presented by Horticulture Faculty

Come learn about VIU's one year horticulture program.
There are many careers to choose from in horticulture: landscaping and landscape design, greenhouse and nursery production, agriculture, community food production.
Vancouver Island University's Horticulture Technician Foundation Program is the first stepping stone in your career in horticulture.

Group Advising for BA and BSci students - May 24, 2012

Presented by Student Services, Advising Centre

Speaker: Academic Advisors

We invite you to meet with an Academic Advisor for help selecting your Fall and Spring semester courses.Academic Advising at VIU is here to help you plan your education, from this moment through your degree completion.


Arrange to attend one of our Group Advising Sessions at the Nanaimo Campus:

April 17 10:00-11:30am   Building 200 Advising Reception
April 24 12:30-2:00pm Building 200 Advising Reception
May 2 2:00-3:30pm Building 200 Advising Reception
May 22 9:30-11:00am Building 250 Room 115
May 24 1:00-2:30pm Building 250 Room 115

You must reserve your seat by emailing advising@viu.ca or calling 1-888-920-2221 or 250-740-6410.

If a group session does not suit you, contact us to discuss alternatives.


Advising at Cowichan and Powell River Campus please contact:
Cowichan Campus: Phone: 250-746-3509
Powell River Campus: Phone: 604-485-2878

Board Meeting

Regular Open Board Meeting

VIU Cowichan's Innovation Lab Presentation

Presented by VIU Cowichan Innovation Lab

Speaker: Dr. Lynne Siemens

The VIU Cowichan Innovation Lab will host a lecture by Dr. Lynne Siemens on "Creative Industrial Clusters" at the Cowichan campus on May 24 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Dr. Siemens has done extensive research on small, rural businesses on Vancouver Island and will outline ways in which the clustering of creative individuals with common goals and desired outcomes has lead to success for many small Island businesses. This lecture will be followed with a wine tasting event, which will highlight local innovative food and wine producers.