News and Announcements

The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of
Excellence is pleased to introduce Xinyi (Ivy) Lu, Graduate Student in progress, who will be presenting
her research and thesis.
This qualitative study explored the physically active experience of Chinese students studying
in Canada. The research focused on the factors facilitating participation in physical activities. In order

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 refugees and citizens.

Thesis Title: An Analysis of the Push/Pull Travel Motivations of Canadian Older Adults

The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence is pleased to introduce Di Shan, Graduate Student in progress, who will be presenting her research and thesis. 

After a very productive year, VIU's WLCE is pleased to release its latest Annual Report. 

Download the 2018-2019 WLCE Annual Report and learn more about the WLCE activities in 2018 - 2019, including our Visiting Scholars program, students' field trips, research and scholarly activities, community engagement, and completed thesis.

A Problem Shared is Half Solved: Lessons Learned From the Field

The VIU GRST Team will be hosting a session during the World VIU Days sharing their research and lessons learned while traveling in rural Ghana.

When: November 6, 2019

Where: B356 / R109

Time: 11:30 am - 1: 00 pm

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.

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 possibilities for future collaborations. 
WLCE is pleased to welcome the following Visiting Scholars for the 2019 - 2020 Academic Year. 

On Wednesday, September 25th, representatives from each organization came together in front of approximately 50 VIU undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff of the Faculty of Management, Department of Recreation and Tourism, to sign a formal learning partnership agreement.