Fall 2006

Welcome to the Fall 2006 Edition of the Alumni E-Newsletter. We always welcome your comments, suggestions, and story ideas for future editions.

Enjoy the Fall 2006 Issue!

News from the Hill..

Alumni Office Update

With the leaves starting to turn colours and the influx of new and returning students to campus the Development & Alumni Relations Office is full of activity. read more...

Campus Events

Are you interested in coming back to campus ? Be sure to check out these upcoming events. read more...

Reunion Review

Did you know that both the Faculty of Education and Nursing held a reunion over the summer? read more...

Festival of Trees Family Day

The Festival of Trees is a Vancouver Island University Nanaimo Campus Christmas Celebration. Outdoors, the centre of the campus is illuminated with thousands of Christmas lights; and indoors the main cafeteria is transformed with festive Christmas trees and decorations. read more...

Feature Stories..

Malaspina names a New President

Don Hubbard, Board Chair for Vancouver Island University’s Board of Governors announced today that Dr. Ralph Nilson has been offered, and has accepted, the position of President for Vancouver Island University. read more...

Crime Fighting Technology

Vancouver Island University graduate Arnold Guerin uses his education to save children and track down criminals for police officers across Canada. read more...

Education that 'works' offered in Nanaimo for 70 years

For 70 years, students have come to Nanaimo for a working education. This fall is no different, with more than 500 students enrolled in Trades and Applied Technology courses at Vancouver Island University. read more...

Alumni Award Winner

Alison Keple, a Grade 12 science teacher with “infectious enthusiasm and a passion for teaching" is this year’s winner of Vancouver Island University’s Alumni Horizon Award. read more...

Alumni Profiles

Richard Aisaican (Bachelor of Arts, Major in First Nations Studies, 2001)

Richard’s background and modesty really shine through when you talk to him about his time at Malaspina and his graduate studies. read more...

Simon Lazarus (Culinary Arts 1993 and Hospitality Management 1990)

With a great combination of both formal education and training in the kitchen and front end operation of a restaurant, Simon is a proud graduate from two Malaspina programs and is someone who has excelled in the Hospitality field. read more...