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International Student Newsletter
January/February 2010 edition
In this Issue
- Meet VIU's youngest donor
- VIU students help Haiti
- Cutting-edge research
- LIVE VIU camera, Facebook & YouTube channel
- Working in Canada
- University admissions
- Housing Options
- Contact Us
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topMeet VIU's youngest donor
Five-year-old Alden Thom is one of Vancouver Island University’s youngest donors.
Alden was so impressed by his recent visit to the sturgeon tanks at VIU, he decided to raise money at his 5th birthday party to help the endangered species.
On Thursday, Alden donated $35 to VIU President Dr. Ralph Nilson and Dr. Harald Rosenthal, President of the World Sturgeon Conservation Society. Rosenthal happened to be on campus to review plans for VIU’s $4.8-million International Centre for Sturgeon Studies (ICSS), currently under construction. Read full story
VIU students help Haiti
Students in Steven Earle’s Environment Geology course at Vancouver Island University had just started studying the causes and characteristics of earthquakes when Haiti was hit by a devastating quake.
“We’re trying to do as much as we can,” said student Nicole Soby. “We had just started studying fault lines and plate tectonics when the earthquake hit. It’s really horrific to see what’s going on and the people in need. It’s been a powerful learning experience.” Read full story
Cutting-edge research
Dr. Guy Le Masurier, professor of Sport, Health & Physical Education at Vancouver Island University, is receiving a prestigious honour for his research.
Le Masurier is an expert in physical activity measurement using motion sensors (e.g., accelerometers and pedometers) and uses his expertise to examine the impact of physical activity on health outcomes.
Le Masurier teaches two core courses at VIU (Research Methods in Physical Activity and Scholarship for Sport, Health, and Physical Education) in the Physical Education Major that allow him to guide students in the scholarship of discovery, application, and teaching. Read full story
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VIU camera, Facebook & YouTube channel
To view images of VIU taken from various cameras on campus, visit the VIUcam page. Camera images are updated approximately every minute to give you virtually live feedback on weather, parking and other interesting activities & events on campus.
Check out VIU's YouTube channel to watch the over 20 videos that are currently posted.
Another way to stay informed is to join the Vancouver Island University (VIU) fan page on Facebook. The page is a great way to meet past, present and future VIU students, get the latest news and browse the campus life photos posted by other fans. Join VIU on Facebook today. If you are having any trouble with the page, email marco.qaqish@viu.ca
topWorking in Canada
As of recently , international students are able to obtain an open work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, with no restrictions on the type of employment and no requirement for a job offer. In addition, the duration of the work permit has been extended to three years across the country. Previously, the program only allowed international students to work for one or two years, depending on location. Read more
topUniversity Admissions
Applications for admission can be downloaded (pdf) or completed online.
Here are some of the many program options to consider:
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences including Criminology, Economics, Psychology, History, Geography, Global Studies, Media Studies and much more.
- Business Administration including International Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing and other popular programs
- Sciences including Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Kinetics, Engineering and other in-demand specializations
Not what you're looking for? Have a look at the complete program list.
topHousing Options
VIU's student residences offer comfortable, convenient and cost-effective on-campus housing for students from all over the world.
Our residences are situated in a village-like environment near the heart of Malaspina's Nanaimo campus, close to classrooms, cafeterias and recreational facilities.
We believe that residence living is more than just a place to stay. Our goal is to enhance student's personal and academic growth through the development of a living and learning community. Space is limited so apply early to avoid disappointment.
Learn more about the various accommodation options available at VIU:
- Live in our modern on-campus residences
- Live with a Canadian family in homestay/peerstay
- Live off campus
topContact Us
Vancouver Island University
International Education
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo BC V9R 5S5
Canada
Email marco.qaqish@viu.ca
Tel 1.250.740.6316
Fax 1.250.740.6471
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