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VIU in the news:Gazette welcomes new editor

Wed, 25 Apr 2012
Dennis Skalicky, publisher of the Lake Cowichan Gazette, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tamu Miles as the new editor of the paper.
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VIU faculty strengthen ties with University of Belize

Mon, 23 Apr 2012
Dale Wik had a strong desire to complete an important task before retiring from her position as co-ordinator of Vancouver Island University's Writing Centre.
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Creative Writing instructor's novel shortlisted for Leacock medal

Thu, 12 Apr 2012
Creative Writing instructor Susan Juby's novel, The Woefield Poultry Collective, has been shortlisted for the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour.
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Knowing their place?: Identity and space in children's literature

Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Several speakers who participated in a post-graduate conference on The Child and the Book at Vancouver Island University in May 2009 will gather again to continue the discussion Friday, Feb. 10, at 10 am in the Malaspina Theatre on the Nanaimo campus.
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Log cabin setting suits literary evening of magic and spells

Tue, 10 Jan 2012
Robert Pepper-Smith and Harold Rhenisch will provide a mix of poetry, magic and spells at Vancouver Island University's Nanaimo campus Jan. 19.
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City of Nanaimo calls for Poet Laureate Nominations

Tue, 13 Dec 2011
The City of Nanaimo would like to invite nominations for our city's first Poet Laureate for a 3 year term beginning in 2012.
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Poetree blossoms at Vancouver Island University

Mon, 05 Dec 2011
Poets on Campus, the Creative Writing Department and Portal Magazine are joining forces to celebrate the launch of Poetree ? a new online showcase for poetry at Vancouver Island University.
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VIU expands study abroad program with field school to Poland

Fri, 18 Nov 2011
Vancouver Island University's study abroad program offers an exciting opportunity to students or community members interested in Polish culture.
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