Did you know that fairies wear Foxglove flowers as hats, gloves and petticoats? That may have been one of the reasons Veronica Milner, one of the founders of Milner, ensured these beautiful flowers were planted around the grounds.
She had an enduring belief...
Monday, June 17, 2013 | full story …
Have you seen any whales lately?
Don’t miss a multi-media presentation by Caitlin Birdsall on the whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles that inhabit BC waters. The lecture takes place at Vancouver Island University’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station on...
Friday, June 14, 2013 | full story …
By Josh Aldrich, Daily News June 12, 2013
Usually someone waits to shave their head in a campaign to raise money for cancer until they have reached their goal.
A quartet of Vancouver Island University Mariners women's volleyball players have...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 | full story …
When Jon Bauer moved to Nanaimo, BC from Fort McMurray, Alberta to study music, he never dreamed the journey would lead him all the way to New Orleans.
Bauer was among 17 Vancouver Island University students who recently participated in a two-week field...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 | full story …
Thanks to the support of VIU’s community of donors, VIU’s Foundation Board was able to grow their annual revenues from $2.1 million to $3.2 million in the last fiscal year. The 22-member volunteer Foundation board works with donors and VIU’s Advancement & Alumni...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 | full story …
National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and Vancouver Island University Chancellor Shawn A-in-chut Atleo is confirmed to attend the 7th International Symposium on Sturgeon (ISS7) in Nanaimo, BC, Canada, July 21 – 25, 2013.
The symposium is the premier...
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 | full story …
Students from Nanaimo’s Dover Bay Secondary School and Wellington Secondary School won the final round in of the 19th annual 2013 BC Secondary School Math Contest (Mid-Island region) held at Vancouver Island University (VIU) recently.
This year’s BC Secondary...
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 | full story …
At the BC Chefs' Association Culinary Competition, held recently in Vancouver, VIU’s Culinary students Kevin Hilton, Allegra Jimenez and Lizzie Boyle, shone so brightly all of them took home gold.
One of them, Lizzie Boyle, was awarded the Grand Gold, for...
Sunday, June 09, 2013 | full story …
By Jenn McGarrigle - Nanaimo News Bulletin Published: June 06, 2013 12:00 PM
Hundreds of Vancouver Island University graduates crossed the stage Monday and Tuesday, proud of their accomplishments and full of hope for the future.
The university handed...
Friday, June 07, 2013 | full story …
Children’s rights advocate Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Vancouver Island University on Wednesday, June 4.
Turpel-Lafond was recognized for her extraordinary humanitarian and public contributions to fostering...
Wednesday, June 05, 2013 | full story …
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