World VIU Points with Dr. Kajsa Åberg
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"Innovations in Destination Development in Small Regional Cities – The Case for Umeå, in northern Sweden"
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Vancouver Learning Lab: “A better life is possible”
In this post, Dr. Marco Bevolo shares his experience participating in the Vancouver Learning Lab - he joins SLM students on their exploration of how leisure can influence change towards sustainability.
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Two weeks in Canada: A different vision of a better life
In this post, Dr. Marco Bevolo shares his experience as a visiting scholar at VIU.
Read MoreWorld VIUPoints - Dr. Christine Van Winkle
The Department of Recreation and Tourism Management and VIU's World Leisure Centre of Excellence are pleased to welcome Dr. Christine Van Winkle, visiting scholar from the University of Manitoba. Join us on January 23 for Dr. Van Winkle public presentation titled "Keep calm and communicate on:...
Read MoreWLCE Visiting Scholar Program - Dr. Bricker's Experience at VIU and Call for Applications
Dr. Kelly Bricker shared her experience as a Visiting Scholar at VIU, and WLCE just released the 2020-21 Call for Applications
Read MoreWorld VIU Points - Dr. Marco Bevolo
VIU WLCE is pleased to welcome the second visiting scholar of the semester, Dr. Marco Bevolo from Breda University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands. Join us on December 3 for Dr. Bevolo public presentation in which he will explore ways leisure strategies can contribute to the quality of life of...
Read MoreWorld VIU Points - Dr. Kelly Bricker
VIU WLCE is pleased to welcome the first visiting scholar of the semester, Dr. Kelly Bricker from the University of Utah. Join us for her public presentation on October 29. Dr. Bricker will explore the connections between nature-based tourism and health.
Read MoreVisiting Scholars 2019 - 2020
WLCE Visiting Scholar Program is designed to bring local and international leaders to VIU to engage with students, faculty, and the Vancouver Island region. The purpose of this engagement is to enrich the student experience, to share research and professional experiences, and to explore...
Read MoreVisiting Scholar - Dr. Marc-Andre Lavigne
World VIUPoints - Visiting Scholar Presentation“We have great ideas! Why don’t policymakers listen to us?”Bringing innovation to any community requires specific skills, from thinking outside the box to mobilizing various stakeholders. Nevertheless, great ideas are often pushed aside and do not ...
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