Campus Events
Are you interested in coming back to campus ? Be sure to check out these highlighted upcoming events or visit the VIU Events Calendar for up to date campus event listings.
Retirement Open House for Rich Johnston
You are invited to wish Malaspina President Rich Johnston all the best as he heads into a well deserved retirement.
Vancouver Island University will be hosting an open house in Rich's honour Nov 21, 3 - 6 pm in the Nanaimo Campus Cafeteria.
There is no cost to attend this function. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information please contact Toni O'Keeffe at 250-740-6341.
Photo and Information courtesy of Communications and Public Relations 2006.
Bright Light Book Nights...
Bright Lights Book Night, sponsored by the English Department and the Writing Centre, is a monthly event intended to provide a forum for those who enjoy discussing good books in a relaxed setting. English faculty choose a favorite book and help to facilitate discussion.
"Everyone is welcome. We encourage people from the community to join us," said organizer and member of the English faculty, Sandra Hagan. No registration is required for this free event: interested people simply show up.
In its second year, Bright Lights Book Night is held in the Writing Centre on the fourth floor of the library. Refreshments are served. The bookstore supports this event by offering books at a 20% discount.
When: Tuesday evenings (see dates below), 7 - 9 pm
Where: Writing Centre - Fourth Floor of the library
November 28: Stormy Weather by Guy Dauncey
with Patrick Mazza (Richard Arnold)
January 30: Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
(Steve Lane)
February 20: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
(Dale Wik)
March 27: Londonstani by Gautam Malkani
(Craig Tapping)
April 24: Will in the World: How Shakespeare became Shakespeare
by Stephen Greenblatt (Timothy Brownlow)
For further information, contact Sandra Hagan at 250-753-3245 local 2385.
Malaspina Theatre Production of Twelfth Night
Vancouver Island University Theatre opens Fall season with Twelfth Night.
Mistaken identities, comic entanglements, love and unforgettable characters await theatre enthusiasts at Vancouver Island University Theatre’s fall production of Twelfth Night this November.
Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. Identical twins Sebastian and Viola, who after a ship wreck, believe the other to be dead. Viola disguises herself as a man so she can work for Duke Orsino. The wealthy Lady Olivia falls in love with Viola, and then the fun begins.
Malaspina’s production is directed by Gerry Mackay, a director, actor, and founding member of Whirligig Theatre. As an actor, Mackay has performed at the Stratford Festival, Citadel Theatre, Bard on the Beach and in numerous film and television roles. This is the first time he’s directed a play at Malaspina.
"I liked the way Shakespeare wrote about the world and mankind and how what he says about human nature still applies today,” said Mackay, whose love for Shakespeare began in high school. “I’ve always enjoyed the language.”
Mackay is joined by stage manager Kylan Bezaire, a second-year theatre student. As the stage manager, Bezaire sits in on the rehearsals and works with the director to ensure all the elements of the production – from lighting to the actors – is perfect.
"I really enjoy the interaction with the director and everyone in the production,” said Bezaire. "I like being at the centre of it all – everyone liaisons through the stage manager.”
Twelfth Night runs November 2-4 and 9-11 at 8 p.m. and November 6-9 at noon at the Vancouver Island University Theatre, Building 310.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. For information call the Box Office at 250-740-6100. (Photo and Story courtesy Communications and Public Relations)