PrintableJune 2010 International Student Newsletter
In this Issue
- Congratulations VIU class of 2010
- Extreme science @ VIU
- Do you Twitter? Flickr?
- Spend your summer in Canada!
- Applying to VIU
- VIU camera, Facebook & YouTube channel
- Working in Canada
- Housing Options
- Contact Us
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topCongratulations VIU class of 2010
Vancouver Island University awarded degrees to 520 students from 13 programs in three ceremonies on May 31 and June 1 at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo. Degrees were conferred to graduates of the Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Tourism Management, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (not open to international students), Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Bachelor of Education, Master of Education in Educational Leadership (not open to international students), Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Interior Design programs.
Extreme Science @ VIU
On May 20th, VIU’s Math and Science departments hosted the annual Extreme Science show, featuring a variety of exciting stunts, demonstrations and science experiments.
“It’s going to be better than ever,” said VIU Physics professor Ray Penner. “We’ve got new and amazing demonstrations up our sleeve, including one trick where we’ll levitate VIU Math teacher Dave Bigelow above the stage.”
The Extreme Science show is Penner’s brainchild. It’s a fundraiser for his charity, LED Africa. The nonprofit organization aims to provide solar-powered lighting systems in secondary schools in rural Malawi, Africa. This year’s Extreme Science show featured instructors from the physics, chemistry and math departments, as well as students. Read more. Check out the photos from the show on Flickr.
Do you Twitter? Flickr?
Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information and now you can follow VIU on Twitter. VIU's Flickr page gives you instant access to nearly 2,000 photos of everything from, convocation to everyday campus life.
Spend your summer in Canada!
Come to Canada during July and August (other times of the year also available) and experience an opportunity of a lifetime! Study at Malaspina High School, located on the campus of Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Two, Four, and Six week programs offer activities such as swimming, basketball, soccer, golf, and canoeing for your enjoyment. Field trips to Victoria and Vancouver, popular tourist destinations, are also part of the program. More information
Applying to VIU
University applications for admission can be downloaded (pdf) or completed online.
Here are some of the many program options to consider:
- Tourism, Sport, Recreation and Hospitality programs
- 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, Engineering and other in-demand specializations
Not what you're looking for? Have a look at the complete program list.
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
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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