TOASTMASTERS ON THE HILL

Presented by Toastmasters

Come and join Toastmasters!!!
Becoming a Toastmaster will help you.
->Learn and improve your communicative abilities in an environment where you can become comfortable speaking in front of an audience.
->Expand your opportunities for individual and professional development centered on the skills gained from improved abilities and broadened experience.
->Gain leadership skills through training and club activities.
->Learn communication techniques by speaking, listening and evaluating.
->Experience and learn business meeting procedures that can be used in occupational careers.
->Affiliation with an internationally renowned educational organization.

Art Supply Sale at the VIU Bookstores

Art Supply Sale - May 7th to May 25th

10% off all art supplies and art books, plus an additional 10% off with an Art Card at all VIU Bookstores (Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River campuses)

Malaspina Art Society presents "Creative Expressions Brain Art Studio"

Presented by Malaspina Art Society

Speaker: n/a

The May 'Malaspina Art Society' art show will be by the Powell River Brain Injury Society Creative Expressions Brain Art Studio.

This show will feature the work of several artists. They each have their own distinctive style. There will be displays of painting both in watercolor and acrylic, sketching using various mediums, metal sculpture and other types of art sculpture.

Opening reception Thursday May 10, 7-9pm.
Art show runs May 10 to June 5.

Web Registration Drop-In Session

Presented by Registration Centre and Advising Staff

Need help registering online for your Fall and Spring courses?

These all-day drop-in sessions are for new or returning students who would like some assistance with registering for their courses online. Registration and Advising staff will be on hand to answer questions and walk through the process with you.

For students who are not able to get to a session at our Nanaimo campus, there is a useful tutorial they can watch here: viu.ca/reghelp.

Group Advising for BA and BSci students - May 24, 2012

Presented by Student Services, Advising Centre

Speaker: Academic Advisors

We invite you to meet with an Academic Advisor for help selecting your Fall and Spring semester courses.Academic Advising at VIU is here to help you plan your education, from this moment through your degree completion.


Arrange to attend one of our Group Advising Sessions at the Nanaimo Campus:

April 17 10:00-11:30am   Building 200 Advising Reception
April 24 12:30-2:00pm Building 200 Advising Reception
May 2 2:00-3:30pm Building 200 Advising Reception
May 22 9:30-11:00am Building 250 Room 115
May 24 1:00-2:30pm Building 250 Room 115

You must reserve your seat by emailing advising@viu.ca or calling 1-888-920-2221 or 250-740-6410.

If a group session does not suit you, contact us to discuss alternatives.


Advising at Cowichan and Powell River Campus please contact:
Cowichan Campus: Phone: 250-746-3509
Powell River Campus: Phone: 604-485-2878

Board Meeting

Regular Open Board Meeting

VIU Cowichan's Innovation Lab Presentation

Presented by VIU Cowichan Innovation Lab

Speaker: Dr. Lynne Siemens

The VIU Cowichan Innovation Lab will host a lecture by Dr. Lynne Siemens on "Creative Industrial Clusters" at the Cowichan campus on May 24 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Dr. Siemens has done extensive research on small, rural businesses on Vancouver Island and will outline ways in which the clustering of creative individuals with common goals and desired outcomes has lead to success for many small Island businesses. This lecture will be followed with a wine tasting event, which will highlight local innovative food and wine producers.

Bike to Work Week

Bike to Work Week is a BC-wide initiative aimed at "encouraging more people in all BC communities to commute by bicycle...."

VIU is a co-sponsor of Bike to Work Week Nanaimo.

We invite you to cycle in on any or all days during this week (and beyond)!

May 28-June 1
Bike to Work--get a free coffee!
Upper Cafeteria 7:30-10:00
Show your bike helmet and get a free medium coffee
Show your bike helmet AND bring a coffee mug = get a free coffee and cookie

Monday, May 28
Visit the Celebration Station
4th & Wakesiah 7:30-9:00
Complimentary snacks and drink as well as bicycle repair.


Thursday, May 31
Bike to Work--get a free breakfast!
Lower Cafeteria 7:30-9:30
Show your bike helmet and get a pancake breakfast + medium coffee

VIUSU Annual Broom Bust

Presented by Vancouver Island University Students' Union

Scotch Broom was introduced to Vancouver Island in 1850. Since then it has wreaked havoc on the natural ecosystem. Join the movement to eliminate scotch broom permanently!

We will be busting broom at the top of the Nanaimo VIU campus, by building 395. Register at the VIUSU bldg 193 or show up at the broom busting site ready for action.

Cutting tools will be supplied, gloves are recommended.

All Students are welcome!

Contact VIUSU for more info @ barbosa@viusu.ca or 250-754-8866

Master Gardener Mandatory Information Session

Presented by Continuing Education & Contract Services Cowichan

Are you an experienced home gardener
interested in advancing your skills and
volunteering in your community?

Consider the VIU/VIMGA Master Gardener Basic Training Program, offered at VIU for 12 Saturdays starting September 15 - December 8, 2012.

The course is based on the original, authentic Master Gardener program from Washington State University, 30 years strong.

View the full Program Guide at the VIU website,
viu.ca/ccs/certificates/mastergardener.asp.

"BC's Master Gardeners: Educating the public while continuing to educate themselves in sustainable gardening practices."

Call 250-746-3519 now to register
for the information session.