VIU Open House 2014

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Friday, October 3rd, 2014
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

If you've never taken the time to visit Vancouver Island University's beautiful Nanaimo campus on the green slopes overlooking Nanaimo's Harbour, mark your calendar.

The entire community is invited to a campus wide Open House at VIU's Nanaimo campus.

Why? We want you to learn about all the amazing things VIU has to offer - not just for students, but for everyone in the community.

Where? Every corner of the campus has something exciting to explore, so check out the full Open House 2014 schedule and make sure to take a guided campus tour.

Who? VIU's Open House is for everyone. Come on by if you're young or old, retired or in high school, with kids in tow, or on your way home from work. You'll get a warm welcome from faculty members, staff and students, who will help you discover VIU and answer your questions.

Complimentary parking at the VIU Nanaimo during Open House plus prizes and refreshments!

TOP 10 REASONS YOU SHOULD ATTEND VIU'S OPEN HOUSE!

1. Meet a giant sturgeon - he's right out of the Jurassic era.

2. Chopped: Learn how to chop veggies like a pro!

3. Watch LIVE totem carving

4. Navigate "Dr. Google" - Learn how to find quality health and wellness info on-line

5. Attend a round table discussion and make sense of politcal headlines

6. Lights, camera action! Get insights into the art of digital movie-making

7. Birds Eye View: Build a birdhouse for a feathered friend

8. Meet a robotic high-tech health care patient in the nursing simulation lab

9. Journey through the world of wine

10. Learn to care for pearly whites - free toothbrushes too!

SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS IN GRADES 11 AND 12:

Don't miss DISCOVERY DAYS as part of VIU's Open House.

Interactive sessions with VIU faculty, students and staff will provide students with the opportunity to learn more about post-secondary options at VIU. See the Discovery Days website www.viu.ca/discoverydays and register for sessions today.