November 29, 2010
Vancouver, BC: Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) invites you to CitiesAlive 2010, the 8th Annual Green Roof and Wall Conference from November 30 to December 3 at the Pan Pacific Hotel and Vancouver Convention Centre. Showcasing Vancouver as a leading...
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VIU celebrates 75-year tradition of excellence in education
Vancouver Island University President and Vice-Chancellor Ralph Nilson and Board Chair Mike Brown unveiled a history wall Thursday to mark the start of 75th anniversary celebrations at the institution.
“This university, with close to 20,000 students and more than 2,300 employees, has roots dating back to 1936 when...
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Year of Science highlights bright prospects for students
Science students at Vancouver Island University are poised to tap into well-paying science-related jobs when they graduate.
That’s the word from Ida Chong, Minister of Science and Universities and Minister of Regional Economic and Skills Development, who visited VIU’s Nanaimo campus this week to meet with biology...
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Minister Ida Chong and Richmond Centre MLA Rob Howard kick off science fair at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
November 23, 2010
In promoting the Year of Science, a province-wide initiative to engage British Columbians in science and understanding the importance of it, Ida Chong, the minister of science and universities and minister of regional economic and skills development, and Rob Howard, Richmond Centre MLA participated...
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Best of Banff blows into Fraser Valley early this year
November 19, 2010
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One of the most exhilarating and inspiring winter activities to annually grace the Fraser Valley is coming a week earlier this year.
The Best of Banff Film Festival, which really does take your breath away with the stunning...
Media Studies professor takes close look at invisibility
There is much more to invisibility than meets the eye.
From Harry Potter’s magic cloak to the F-117 stealth aircraft, the public has had a long-standing fascination with the concept of invisibility.
Media Studies department professor Ravindra Mohabeer explores a variety of concepts related to invisibility in a presentation...
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JIBC releases new 2009/10 Annual Report
The 2009/10 Annual Report chronicles JIBC successes of the past year and re-affirms its core values of Learning, Service and Integrity. View the Annual Report
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Diagnostic Medical Imaging highlighted in Vancouver Sun feature
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 4:34 pm
A story in the November 18, 2010 edition of the Vancouver Sun shines the spotlight on BCIT’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
[caption id="attachment_1431" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Sonography student Jenn Roseboom (standing, centre) likes the 'detective'...
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UFV Fashion grads get insight into costume industry with Elton John ballet
November 18, 2010
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When UFV fashion design grads Corey Bond and Christina Dietterle talk about Elton John, they talk fashion statement, not music superstar.
For them, he conveys images of feathers, high heels, outrageous eyewear, and sequins...
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Festival of Trees celebrates holiday spirit
Families, seniors and the public are invited to get into the Christmas spirit during the 16th annual Festival of Trees which begins Friday at Vancouver Island University (VIU).
More than 50 decorated trees have transformed VIU’s upper cafeteria at the Nanaimo campus into a colourful winter wonderland. The nine-day...
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