The Spanish Club is a club that is open also to people not taking Spanish Classes. The main objective of the club is to promote and develop the social life on campus by holding events such as Spanish movie nights, Fiestas, dance classes, dinner parties, cooking classes and discussion groups. We offer tutoring too for people that are interested (Tutor might charge a fee). We have a cultural connection program (with the international education) that connects Canadian or international students with native Spanish speaker students (they help you to improve your Spanish and you help them to improve their English). We work also with other clubs to hold some inter club events.

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the prime objective of the Model United Nations Club is to enhace the academic experience of students by creating a scenario which draws from their educational background in economics, political science, global studies and international relations. Each monthly meeting is a simulation of a real issue faced by an actual United Nations committee. During each simulation, students will discard their own political bias and adopt the identity of a member nation. The student's objective is to advance thier represented country's interests by means of debate, negotiation and political alignment with other students in the committee. These monthly meetings are done in preparation for competition with other university students in a number of possible annual Model United Nations conferences. Last year's club continued the tradition of representing Vancouver Island University on a regional level by attending the UBC conference, held in Vancouver; however we also represented the school on an international stage by sending a delegation to compete in the American National conference in Washington D.C.

The VIU Hidden Heroes Club is a team of self motivated and mutually supportive individuals who wish to make a difference in the community by doing things that any ordinary person could do, and finding ways to encourage others to do the same thus inspiring positive change.

 The Club has been found on the foundations of the Hidden Heroes Education Society, which is a non-profit organization that exists to inspire all of us to seek out the best in ourselves and each other, and to strive to make a difference; one person, one family, one community at a time.

In today's fast paced world, many of us have become so engrossed in our search for success that we go to the extent of breaking rules and going against ethics and morals. The club members will attempt to be strong, positive role models acting to counteract this behavior.

Shinerama is Canada’s largest post-secondary fundraiser involving students at almost 65 university and college campuses across Canada. In 2008, Shinerama attracted more than 35,000 student volunteers, from coast to coast students shined shoes, washed cars, coordinated raffles and barbeques, as well as numerous other events, in support of Cystic Fibrosis research and care.

Cystic fibrosis (CF), which attacks the lungs and the digestive system, is the most common, fatal, genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) is a world leader in the fight against CF. Canadian researchers discovered the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis in 1989 and they continue to play a leading role in the race to develop new treatments for the disease.
Shinerama students have raised more than $19.5 million to support the fight against Cystic Fibrosis since the campaign began in 1964. In 2008, enthusiastic ‘shiners’, raised more than $953,000, a record breaking year, to help fund CCFF research and treatment programs -- proving that by working together, students really can make a difference in their communities, and in Canada.

Our goal is to get Vancouver Island University involved in Shinerama, to allow students to participate in a really fun fundraising campaign with a very important purpose. Shinerama is a great way to meet new people, plan and participate in exciting fundraisers and to be part of something really special while making a difference.

The Vancouver Island University Community Peace Garden began as a daughter project of Solutions: A Sustainability Network. An official plan (designed by horticultural students) was launched in April 2009. Since then, the project has begun to gain momentum, therefore increasing the need for more eager helping hands.

The purpose of this club is ti initiate student involvement as well as promote the VIU Community Peace Garden Project. Through a series of instructive workshops, members will have the opportunity to learn about such things as urban food growth and universal accessibility. This club also offers the opportunity for members of varying skills to lead their own workshops, thus contributing to the project's focus on community building.

 The foundational components of the garden hope to be completed within the next year, however, the project will continue to grow as a learning, gathering, and therapy centre, allowing those interested to take care of their own polots or use the space for special events. For more information visit our website or email us.

The Vancouver Island University Dancers clu exists to encourage the growth of dance for members and throughout Nanaimo. The club brings dancers together for information on events, the community, instructors, lessons, and styles. We provide a positive environment for anyone passionate about dance, or interested in joining the dance community through our actions, events, and apparel!

Facebook, email, a monthly e-newsletter, and a weekly meeting are all methods VIU Dancers use to communicate We'll continue to promote our club through our dance clothing, organize carpooling to events out of town, and network to make dance events in Nanaimo more fun. It's always good to go dancing with friends!

 If you are interested in joining, you can contact us by email, or ask on the VI Dancers Facebook group on how to join.

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