Check out the upcoming events!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

International Education Cultural Connections

Indoor Rock Climbing Event

Friday, January 27^th – 1:00 to 3:15 PM

$10 per student: Includes transportation, instruction, gear and admission

Meet at Opgaard Bus Loop at1:15 PM

Sign up at main reception of B255 – All VIU students welcome!

Vancouver Day Trip

Saturday, January 28^th – 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM

$30 per student: Includes transportation, ferry and optional guided tour

Meet at VIU Opgaard Bus Loop at7:30 AM

Sign up at main reception of B255 – All VIU students welcome!

Mount Washington Ski Trip

Friday, February 24^th – Departs VIU 6:30 AM and return at 5:30 PM

(ESL and Academic students do not have class on this day)

$70 for Ski or Snowboard package: Includes transportation, gear, lift pass and lesson

$40 Bus and Lift Pass Only, $20 for Bus Only

Meet at the VIU Opgaard Bus Loop at6:30 AM or Chapters @ Woodgrove at6:50 AM

Deadline to sign up at main reception of B255 is February 13 – All VIU students welcome!

Movie Night @ Galaxy Theatre

Tuesday, January 31^th – 4:30 to 9:15 PM

FREE Transportation to North Town Center Mall. 

You will have free time to shop or watch a movie at the Galaxy Movie Theatre.

Meet at VIU Opgaard Loop at4:30pm

Students must sign up at main reception of B255 – All VIU students welcome!

Hockey Game

Nanaimo Clippers vs the Powell River Kings

Friday, February 3rd – 6:15 to 9:00 PM

$5 per person: Includes transportation and ticket to the hockey game!

Meet at VIU Opgaard Bus Loop at6:15 PM

Sign up at main reception of B255 – All VIU students welcome!

Valentine’s Day Pizza and Cookie Decorating!

Tuesday, February 14^th: 4:30pm – 6:30pm

$5 per person, enjoy a pizza, refreshments and decorate cookies for your Valentine!

Meet in Building 255 Room 170 at4:30 PM

Sign up at main reception of B255 – All VIU students welcome!

Weekly Grocery Shuttle Service

Every Wednesday and Sunday

Wednesday (1 trip): Departs at 6:30 pm

Sunday (2 trips): Departs at 1:00 and 3:00 PM

Sign up at the VIU Student Residence – All VIU students welcome!

Community Events!

Daily Ski Bus to Mount Washington!

There is a Daily Ski Bus 7 days a week to the Mountain!

For more information visit www.smithtransportation.com or phone 250-754-2545

Benefit Concert – Ron Klusmeier & Friends

Sunday, January 29th at 2:00 PM

St. Andres United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam Street

All proceeds go to sponsor a family of Palestinian refugees and support their settlement in Nanaimo

Tickets - $15 can be purchased at Lobelia’s Liar, 8-321 Wesley Street or

To reserve tickets contact Maria @ megomes@shaw.ca or 250-754-2274

Fringe Flicks
October through April @ Avalon Cinema
Great independent movies straight from festivals like Cannes, Berlin, & Toronto are coming to Nanaimo with Fringe Flicks! Shows are screening from now until April, and for more info on the movies, ticket prices, & memberships, go to theatreone.org!

Maple Sugar Festival
February 10th to 12th @ Beban Park
Tap into culture, friends, and fun at the 2012 Maple Sugar Festival!
Tickets are $5 for adults/$3 for students/kids under 12 are free (Saturday & Sunday) (Friday is free!) For all the info, go to francophonenanaimo.org

Travel Opportunities

Discover Canada Tours

Do you want to tour the Rocky Mountains, Whistler, Tofino, Seattle or see the Northern Lights?

For more information and/or sign up visit www.discovercanadatours.com/

For information on community events visit the following links:

Nanaimo Tourism tourismnanaimo.com/

Events at VIU viu.ca/mainly/events.asp

CHLY Malaspina (VIU) Radio chly.ca/the-program-schedule/listen/

The Wave – 102.3 FM 1023thewave.com/

Vancouver Island Tourism vancouverislandtourism.com/

Volunteer Nanaimo volunteernanaimo.ca

Harbour Living harbourliving.ca/

The Nanaimo Museum www.nanaimomuseum.ca

Experience British Columbia hellobc.com

Nanaimo Downtown Events http://www.dnbia.ca/

Jennifer Jensen-Richards | Intercultural Program Coordinator | International Education | Vancouver Island University

900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5 | Phone: 250.740.6315 | Fax: 250.740.6471 | Email: jennifer.jensen-richards@viu.ca

 

 

Graduation!!!!

Where are you going after you graduate?  It is time to start the application process for university.  We will have a meeting on Monday, January 16th to guide graduating students in the application process.  The meeting will be in room 106 at 11:00.

 

 

Stay Healthy

Here is a great way to start off the new year.  If you are healthy you feel good.  When you feel good you can get things done!! 

New Year, New You!

2012

 

8 weeks, 8 different activities all geared towards helping You find balance through health and wellness!

This is Your chance to try new things and learn a way to be a better You!

 

When: Tuesdays, 7-8pm

Cost: $55 per person

Max 12 people

 

Here is your New Year, New You breakdown!

 

Date	Activity	Leader
January 17	Bootcamp	Alex Keizer
January 24	Aquafit	Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
January 31	Massage	Taylor Perry
February 7	Moksha Hot Yoga	Kristy Butler
February 14	Hip Hop	Dominique Saab
February 28	Q & A with Naturopath & Smoothies	Dr. Clare Craig
March 6	Rock Climbing	Romper Room
March 13	Wrap Up Night-Scavenger Hunt	Alex Keizer

 

 

Register online at www.viu.ca/campusrec

or at the gym front desk- Building 190.

 

Hurry, limited space available for this great program!

 

Go Ahead, Challenge Yourself!

 

For more information, please contact Karen.Alden@viu.ca or call 740-6429

 

 

Welcome Back

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday.  We want to make sure everyone gets involved in all the activities our campus has to offer.  Please look at Campus Recreation’s Skuttlebutt.  http://www.viu.ca/campusrec/pdfs/Scuttlebutt%20Spring%202012%20Dec%206.pdf

There is a new online sign-in for all the activities.  The online registration begins on Thursday!! 

 

 

December 13, Wednesday

Sorry for the late message.  It has been very busy during this final week before the holiday break.  Tomorrow 12 students are going to Whistler with Mr. Butler.  I know you will all have a fantastic time.  Not only is the skiing fantastic on both Blackcomb and Whistler but the village between the 2 mountains is amazing.

We are sorry that many of you will miss the Christmas party on Friday.  There are lots of fun and games as well as a visit from Santa.  Quite a few students are leaving for home early and of course the ski trip students will not attend. 

I wish a safe trip for those returning home.  Be sure to enjoy the comfort of family and friends.  For those unable to make it home for the holiday be sure to have a wonderful Christmas.  You may not be with your family but you are with your friends!

Sincerely,

Mr. Watson

 

Correction

Information about the ski trip is not correct.  Please contact the Smith Transportation for details of transportation to Mt. Washington.

 

First day of December!

Hi everyone,  I think we are all officially allowed to get excited about the festive season.  There are only 2 weeks of school left and you want to make sure school work comes first and then concentrate on being a good person.  I like this time of year because everyone seems to think more about others.  It is a time to help each other and others less fortunate.

I am proud of everyone at Malaspina because you care.  Let’s have a great 2 weeks enjoying the excitement of the holiday season.  Note the notice about skiing below.

Do you want to go to Mount Washington!

There is a Daily Ski Bus 7 days a week to the Mountain!

For more information visit www.smithtransportation.com or phone 250-754-2545

Rental equipment is available at the mountain

Where to meet: VIU Opgaard Loop

Register at the main reception in building 255.

$5 per person

Medical insurance required.

All students welcome!