VIU Honours World War I & II Soldiers With Memorial Video
Nanaimo Remembers is a memorial project that will display part of the lives and deaths of more than 200 soldiers who resided in Nanaimo during the first and second World Wars. The memorial video aims to honour the fallen soldiers by showing their names in a posthumous act that will last 11 days, ending on … Continued
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By News Editor Aislinn Cottell What On November 3 there will be a Q&A session with artist Lynda Faulks concerning the “Sustainability Mural Project” hopefully coming to VIU this spring. Where Nanaimo Campus Bldg. 305, rm. 440. Session will run from 12 – 1 pm. Why you should care If you have any questions … Continued
VIU recognizes those lost in WWI by joining the World Remembers project
Remembrance Day provides a time to reflect on and appreciate those who have lost their lives and fought in conflicts for the benefit of Canada’s people. The majority of Canadians don poppies as they acknowledge this over several weeks. Between October 4 and November 11, the names of more than 519 thousand soldiers killed in … Continued