Marilyn Assaf

MacWatt proves it’s never too late for learning

"I was the first student to sign up. I want to teach.…

Vancouver Island University International Students’ liaison Mohammed Hawamdeh, left, and English professor Katharina Rout plan to offer a second Arab literature course in 2013.

Class promotes cultural tolerance

NANAIMO: Modern Arabic fiction course popular among students at Vancouver Island University.

Vancouver Island University International Students’ liaison Mohammed Hawamdeh, left, and English professor Katharina Rout plan to offer a second Arab literature course in 2013.

University hosts student orientation day

NANAIMO: Vancouver Island University is ready for new and returning students from across Canada and around the world.

Representatives of Waste management – Nanaimo hand over a pair of front-end load trucks to instructors and students in the Vancouver Island University heavy duty/commercial transport mechanics training program.

Retired trucks become training tools

Donated trucks provide hands-on learning for future mechanics studying at VIU.

Representatives of Waste management – Nanaimo hand over a pair of front-end load trucks to instructors and students in the Vancouver Island University heavy duty/commercial transport mechanics training program.

VIU campus to transform for new year celebrations

Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus will take on a carnival-like atmosphere as Chinese students celebrate the Year of the Dragon.

VIU students offer energy ideas

University eyes ways to implement winning suggestions.

VIU workshop targets climate change understanding

Vancouver Island University is trying to bring greater understanding of climate change to the masses.