World VIU Days

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Monday, November 2nd, 2015

Culture influences the way we make sense of the world - our world view. At Vancouver Island University, WorldVIU Days is a week-long annual event, and one of the mechanisms we use to explore this concept. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness and build appreciation for the cultural diversity that we have on our campuses. It is also an opportunity to celebrate culture and to recognize the richness that diverse perspectives bring to our campus and community.

This year WorldVIU Days takes place from November 2-6 and our theme is “Creating a Connected Community”.

Monday Nov 2nd

WorldVIU Days Kick-Off, Sponsored by TD Bank

Giant Cake & Drumming Circle (No experience necessary!) 12:00-1:00 pm | Upper Cafeteria

Tuesday Nov 3

“Take What You Need”

Courage, Love, Friendship – What do you need most in your life right now? A poster project about making the world a better place. 11:30-12:30 | Upper Cafeteria

“Happy Hour”

Designed to allow for spontaneous interaction between students. An hour of games, prizes, free hot chocolate and coffee and more… 12:00-1:00 pm | Quad (Outside Library/Cafeteria)

Happy City: Your City, Your Life - Charles Montgomery 7:00pm-8:30 pm |Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Center

The focus of World VIU Days is to explore and celebrate the increasing cultural diversity brought to our communities by international students and a growing immigrant population. We are excited about the opportunity of bringing Charles to Nanaimo to explore where urban design and diversity can intersect to create happier and healthier communities.

Wednesday Nov 4

Speak and Treat

Learn a word in another language and earn a treat. 11:30-12:15 | Upper Cafeteria

“Happy Hour”

Designed to allow for spontaneous interaction between students. An hour of games, prizes, free hot chocolate and coffee and more… 12:00-1:00 pm | Quad (Outside Library/Cafeteria)

Crossing Borders A film about four American and four Moroccan students who travel together. Sharing experiences – encountering the “other” – discovering themselves. 6:00-7:30 pm | B200 R203

Thursday Nov 5

Belize Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Showcase

Join students and faculty as they showcase VIU projects and field schools in Belize aimed at building resilience in coastal communities. Learn how you can get involved through the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship program, and pursue funded research and project work in Belize. Get answers to your questions about how to apply, areas of potential research, and what it’s like to live and study in Belize! 11:30 am -1:00 pm | Royal Arbutus Room

“Take What You Need”

Courage, Love, Friendship – What do you need most in your life right now? A poster project about making the world a better place. 11:30-12:30 | Upper Cafeteria

“Happy Hour”

Designed to allow for spontaneous interaction between students. An hour of games, prizes, free hot chocolate and coffee and more… 12:00-1:00 pm |Quad (Outside Library/Cafeteria) World BridgerFilm: Happy 7:00-9:00 pm | B356 R109

Friday Nov 6

World VIU Festival – sponsored by TD Bank World Showcase and Cultural Exhibits.

Featuring live music by Afrolanders and Masimba Marimba 11:30 am -2:30 pm | Upper Cafeteria Weeklong Events “Where” Makes you Happy: We often think about What makes us happy, but how often do we think about Where makes us happy? The way our urban environment is designed can influence the way we feel. We want to know about where makes you feel happy or unhappy on campus. Information gathered from this project will: · Help to inform our campus community of where students feel happy or unhappy on campus · Start a conversation around what can be done to improve our campus community Happy Spots: “Hug harder, laugh longer, smile bigger”, “Today is a great day to shine”, “Happiness never decreases by being shared”. Find these and other messages of happiness and connection all over campus. Stranger/No Stranger Street Art: Make a new friend at this street art installation, originally conceived by Living Exercises… Library Quad Area.

WorldVIU Stage: Live music every day at lunch.
Come and enjoy local musicians, hear from current international students at VIU and enjoy delicious ethnic food specials in the Upper Cafeteria. Sponsored by TD Bank.