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.
Location: Bldg 180, Room Rm 316
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Time: 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm
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)
Location: Building 305
Date: Monday, May 07, 2012 to Friday, May 25, 2012
Time: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Contact: Mike Thibodeau
Number: 6450
Email: mike.thibodeau@viu.ca
Attachment: 6343.ART SUPPLY SALE.doc
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.
Location: Main Campus, #100 - 7085 Nootka Street, Powell River, Room Front Foyer
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Powell River Brain Injury Society
Number: 604-485-6065
Email: info@braininjurysociety.ca
Web: http://www.braininjurysociety.ca/
Join the elected members of your students' union who are hosting a free summer BBQ for members (VIU Students). The event will include free burgers (beef or veggie), free drinks and great music.
Location: 255, Room BBQ area
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Delaney Sullivan VIUSU Director of Events
Number: 250-754-8866
Email: sullivan@viusu.ca
Web: http://www.viusu.ca
Speaker: Sue Culver
Need help registering online for your Fall and Spring courses?
This evening session is 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.
Please register with Sue Culver by emailing sue.culver@viu.ca. Space is limited.
Location: 250, Room 110
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm
Cost: free
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.
Location: 250, Room 110
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 to Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Cost: free
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 advising.cowichan@viu.ca
Powell River Campus: Phone: 604-485-2878
Location: Blg 250, Room Room 110
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Time: 9:30 am to 11 am
Cost: free
Come learn about VIU's one year horticulture program.
There are many careers to choose from in horticulture: landscaping and landscape design, greenhouse and nursery production, agriculture, community food production.
Vancouver Island University's Horticulture Technician Foundation Program is the first stepping stone in your career in horticulture.
Location: GR Paine Horticulture Center, 2324 East Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, BC, Room 106
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Contact: Michael Girard
Number: 250 754-8756
Email: michael.girard@viu.ca
Web: http://www.viu.ca/horticulture/
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
Location: Blg 250, Room Room 110
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Time: 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Cost: free