We need to talk about bad leaders – and bad followers. Join Dr. Michael MacKenzie, VIU’s Jarislowsky Chair in Trust & Political Leadership on April 15, along with Jas Johal, Shachi Kurl & Lisa Helps, to discuss good & bad leadership in a healthy democracy: bit.ly/3iVmHI4

1/🧵ONC crews aren’t only doing maintenance when checking our ocean observatories – they’re also spotting aliens! This mass of clubbed #tunicate , an #InvasiveSpecies , was found #biofouling on an #ADCP from the #BaynesSound mooring.

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Dr. Sean Sloan, VIU’s Canada Research Chair in the Human Dimensions of Sustainability and Resilience is a co-author of the article 'Ghost roads and the destruction of Asia-Pacific tropical forests' that appeared in Nature. Read the article @ nature.com/articles/s4158…

Applications for the IPCA Planning Certificate are now open!

This is the first ever post-secondary program specializing in IPCAs in Canada. Offered through a partnership between the IISAAK OLAM Foundation & Vancouver Island University.

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What is de-escalation training?

Alberta Teachers' Association may need it to deal with skyrocketing aggression in schools.

Evan Hoffman, PhD from VIU explains why we need it – and when this 'new' hostility started - Sarah Crosbie

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980 CKNW & Global BC Future of Work Series in partnership with VIU is an in-depth collection of interviews and stories to help you navigate new opportunities within B.C.’s ever-evolving job market. Listen live or check out the series page here: trib.al/79YHspJ

Another day of important conversations about disordered eating at the VIU CREATE conference VIU

What happens when leaders of non-profit groups come together to exchange ideas, discuss experiences and connect with one another? #VIU Faculty of Management Prof Evan Hoffman, PhD says shared insights, collaborative learning & strengthened connections result: bit.ly/43Qtki8

High school students, alumni & members of the public are invited to come to a large career fair on VIU’s Nanaimo campus April 26. The event features more than 40 organizations ranging from government and health care to banking and construction industries. bit.ly/3W2wuNA

We need to talk about bad leaders – and bad followers. Join Dr. Michael MacKenzie, VIU’s Jarislowsky Chair in Trust & Political Leadership on April 15, along with Jas Johal, Shachi Kurl & Lisa Helps, to discuss good & bad leadership in a healthy democracy: bit.ly/3iVmHI4

VIU's CREATE Conference started today. There's some amazing student research on display all week! Come check it out. Learn more @ research.viu.ca/create/create-…

Join us at the VIU Engineering Design Challenge! This year's challenge: crafting a movable bridge to facilitate a tram route over a canal. April 12, 10am-2pm at the Upper Cafeteria, Nanaimo campus. Learn more @ events.viu.ca/viu-engineerin…

More than 350 VIU students will be showcasing their incredible research during CREATE 2024! This year’s conference runs from April 8 to 12 at various locations on the Nanaimo campus. Come out and support our students! Learn more @ news.viu.ca/viu-students-s…

Hammers, heavy equipment and baking were part of the experience as VIU showed off programs at the Trades and Tech Showcase last weekend. Read more in the Nanaimo Bulletin: bit.ly/3VNTcJm

VIU Astronomy Professor Dr. Gregory Arkos is travelling to Mexico to view the solar eclipse in its path of totality. He will share what he sees with CBC today!

VIU Master of Community Planning student Erik Morden discusses downtown Nanaimo renewal in an opinion article in the Nanaimo News Bulletin. Check out the article: bit.ly/3xuAIUh

The 980 CKNW Original Series: The Future of Work with Global BC airs April 8th to 20th! This year’s theme is all about unleashing innovation in the workplace presented by VIU - explore a future with more and check out the series page here: trib.al/ytc0IMY

Did you make it out to the Trades Showcase on Saturday? There were lots of hands-on activities to try out!

“There can be no equity, no social justice, without literacy.” Mic drop.🎤

We are so fortunate to have literacy advocate Kareem J. Weaver join our last week of learning and share advocacy tips with VIU course participants. In this candid and very personal interview,…