Three women who have made remarkable contributions nationally, internationally and in space will receive honorary doctorates at Vancouver Island University’s spring convocation at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo June 4 and 5.
Julie Payette, of St. Hubert, Quebec, fulfilled her lifelong dream with two Space Shuttle missions in 1999 and 2009 and contributed to the Canadian Space Agency in a variety of other ways. She will receive an Honorary Doctor of Technology degree June 4.
On June 5, world-renowned pharmacologist Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey will also receive...
Thursday, May 17, 2012 | full story …
The work of three talented Visual Arts alumni from Vancouver Island University will be showcased at the downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery until May 22.
The exhibit, called When Nature Called, features the work of graduates Tani Hamagishi-Allen, Virginia Kwok and...
Friday, May 18, 2012 | full story …
This report takes a look into the depth and breadth of some of the research and activities conducted at Vancouver Island University during the 2010 – 2011 academic year.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Tuesday, December 18, 2012
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.
Monday, May 07, 2012 to Friday, May 25, 2012
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)
Thursday, May 10, 2012
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.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 to Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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.
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