Getting to Know VIU
WHEN / WHAT / WHERE / WHYWednesday, August 18, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
(registration required) / Required Workshop: Our Rights and Responsibilities; What is the Law?
Alternative #1 / Building 250, Room 140 / This is a required workshop for all VIU employees.
Meet VIU’s Human Rights Advisor. The session provides information on our rights and responsibilities under the BC Human Rights Code and University Policy.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
9:30 – 11:30 am
(registration required) / Required Workshop:
Health and Safety Orientation
Alternative #1 / Building 355, Room 203 / Meet VIU’s Health and Safety Team. Topics include Health and Safety Services, Violence in the Workplace, First Aid, Incident Reporting and Working Alone
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
8:30 am – 8:30 am
(registration required) / Welcome Day!
Registration and Coffee / Building 305 (Library)
Room 507 / Meet other new employees and get acquainted. Enjoy the best view from VIU. Introductions and VIU Basics 101.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
9:45 am – 12:00 noon / Innovation and Excellence in Learning @ VIU / Building 305 (Library)
Room 507 / New and Returning Faculty / Administrators: Starting Your Course with a Bang! Learn how Innovation and Excellence in Learning @ VIU can assist you with teaching strategies and make you a better instructor.
9:45 am – 12:00 noon / CUPE T&D Committee and Human ResourcesPresentation / Building 250 (Management) Room 308 / New and Returning CUPE Staff: An Introduction to Personal Learning Plans (PLP). Identify factors for success and start developing your own PLP.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
1:00 pm / Welcome from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson / Building 305 (Library)
Room 507 / Welcome and Introductions for All. “Creating a Success Environment for Students” will be the topic of Dr. Nilson’s address.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
2:00 pm / Human Resources / Payroll / Health and Safety Orientation / Building 305 (Library)
Room 507 / Regular Employees: Learn about the benefits of working at VIU.This session is not restricted to new regular employees only; many employees may be interested in the benefits of working at VIU and we encourage you to come and hear what we have to offer.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
(registration required) / Required Workshop:
WHMIS
Alternative #1 / Building 355, Room 203 / WHMIS is a required workshop for all VIU employees. Because of the diversity of VIU’s operations, WorkSafeBC requires that all employees attend this workshop.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
10:00 am – 1:00 pm / VIU Information Fair / Building 300
Main Cafeteria / Participants from a variety of departments at VIU will help you get acquainted with VIU’s processes and services. And, there will be prizes from several departments!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
11:00 am – 12:00 noon / The Not-All-That-Speedy-Walking Campus Tour / Meet in the Welcome Centre Bldg 300 at 11:00 am sharp / Join Human Resources Advisor Mairi Speed for a walk around the Nanaimo campus. Remember, as you go “up the hill” the building numbers increase, e.g. 120 = Facilities; 365 = Log Cabin.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
1:00 – 3:30 pm
(registration required) / Required Workshop:
Our Rights and Responsibilities: What is the Law?
Alternative #2 / Building 250, Room 140 / This is a required workshop for all VIU employees.
Meet VIU’s Human Rights Advisor. The session provides information on our rights and responsibilities under the BC Human Rights Code and University Policy.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
(registration required) / Required Workshop:
Health and Safety Orientation
Alternative #2 / Building 355, Room 203 / Meet VIU’s Health and Safety Team. Topics include Health and Safety Services, Violence in the Workplace, First Aid, Incident Reporting and Working Alone
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
(registration required) / Required Workshop:
WHMIS
Alternative #2 / Building 355, Room 203 / WHMIS is a required workshop for all VIU employees. Because of the diversity of VIU’s operations, WorkSafeBC requires that all employees attend this workshop.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
10:00 am – 12:00 noon / Tour of VIU’s Research Centres / Building 305, 4th Floor
(up the stairs behind the Java Hut) / Join staff from the Research and Scholarly Activity Office for a wonderful opportunity to learn about research activities at VIU. Check out for information on our research centres.
Summer Shindig 2010 Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Rathtrevor Provincial Park
VIU Employees and Their Families are cordially invited to attend Summer Shindig 2010 on Sunday, August 29, 2010
From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm enjoy an Old Style Company Picnic for VIU Employees and their Families at Rathtrevor Provincial Park organized by VIU’s Campus Recreation department. Enjoy beach volleyball, potato sack races, sandcastle competitions, children’s area and much more. Register online at $5.00 single or couple, $7.50/family includes welcome gift, lunch, and loads of fun.
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