Vancouver Island University News http://www.viu.ca/mainly News and success stories from Vancouver Island University. en-ca Copyright (c) 2013 Vancouver Island University. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:38:22 PDT http://www.viu.ca/rss 120 http://www.viu.ca/_global/images/VIULogo.jpg Vancouver Island University News http://www.viu.ca/mainly VIU TEAMS UP WITH NON-PROFIT SOCIETY TO OFFER SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS FOR KIDS http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2450 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2450 info@viu.ca (VIU Communications and Public Relations) Thu, 16 May 2013 16:15:08 PDT The Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society (NS3) and Vancouver Island University are teaming up to get kids excited about science. VIU'S ‘CUPE CARES' EVENT FOCUSED ON CLEANING UP MOUNT BENSON http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2451 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2451 info@viu.ca (VIU Communications and Public Relations) Wed, 15 May 2013 14:22:24 PDT On May 4, 31 volunteers gave up their Saturday in order to pull on their working gloves and remove garbage from the lower slopes of Mount Benson. VIU PROMOTES LINKS BETWEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2449 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2449 info@viu.ca (VIU Communications and Public Relations) Tue, 14 May 2013 15:59:52 PDT On May 15, more than 150 students from Bayview Elementary School will visit Vancouver Island University's Nanaimo campus to explore what happens in a university environment. VIU'S NEW CHAIR OF ABORIGINAL EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IS APPOINTED http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2448 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2448 info@viu.ca (VIU Communications and Public Relations) Tue, 14 May 2013 09:18:33 PDT Danielle Alphonse is Vancouver Island University's new B.C. VIU IN THE NEWS - INTRO TO TRADES PROGRAM TURNING LIVES AROUND http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2447 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2447 info@viu.ca (VIU Communications and Public Relations) Thu, 09 May 2013 22:58:10 PDT By Lexi Bainas, Cowichan Valley Citizen Published: Friday, May 10, 2013 Intro to Trades. VIU COWICHAN CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE/DISCOVER TRADES DAY MAY 23 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2446 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2446 info@viu.ca (VIU Communications and Public Relations) Thu, 09 May 2013 14:47:01 PDT High school students, parents and all curious learners in the community are invited to discover and explore the education and trades opportunities offered at Vancouver Island University's Cowichan campus. IT'S ‘RHODO' TIME AT VIU'S MILNER GARDENS & WOODLANDS http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2445 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2445 info@viu.ca (VIU Communications and Public Relations) Thu, 09 May 2013 13:22:04 PDT The Rhododendrons are in full bloom at VIU's Milner Gardens & Woodlands, which means that more than 10 acres of this seaside retreat are bursting with a forest of colour. FACULTY PERFORM COLLABORATIVE WORK ON REGIONAL & NATIONAL STAGES http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2444 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2444 info@viu.ca (VIU Communications and Public Relations) Wed, 08 May 2013 09:58:43 PDT A quartet of faculty from VIU's Art & Design and Media Studies Departments has been collaborating for more than a year on an innovative performance piece that involves electronic imaging, spoken word, ambient sound and improvised vocals and instrumentals. STUDENT WINS CARTO CUP TROPHY FOR COMPUTER MAPPING SKILLS http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2443 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2443 info@viu.ca (VIU Communications and Public Relations) Tue, 07 May 2013 14:41:22 PDT Graduate Shaunda Devenport is the winner of the 2013 Carto Cup in a cartographic design competition held at Vancouver Island University. COMMUNITY COUSINS – VIU'S ABORIGINAL STUDENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2442 http://www.viu.ca/mainly/page.asp?ID=2442 info@viu.ca (VIU Communications and Public Relations) Mon, 06 May 2013 10:20:58 PDT For many Aboriginal students, making the transition to university can be a challenge.