Monir Shahzeidi is the recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal award
Monir Shahzeidi recently finished a Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management at VIU. Beyond just graduating, however, she is also the recipient of this year's Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal award. The annual award recognizes the student who has achieved the highest academic standing upon graduation from a VIU master’s degree program.
Shed Your Threads
Level the playing field for youth by sharing, swapping and trading athletic clothes, shoes, jackets, recreation and sporting equipment.
Did you know that many kids cannot participate in recreation and sporting activities because they don't have the gear?
Patricia Kayaga Thesis Defense available on Youtube
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence, would like to congratulate Patricia Saul Kayaga, Graduate Student for successfully presenting her research thesis on June 29, 2021.
The recording of the thesis defense is available on Youtube.
Witness Lyimo Thesis Defense available on YouTube
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence, would like to congratulate Witness Lyimo, Graduate Student for successfully presenting her research thesis on June 28, 2021.
The recording of the thesis defense is available on Youtube.
Leisure and COVID-19
The Department of Recreation and Tourism Management, in conjunction with VIU’s World Leisure Centre of Excellence, is pleased to share the work that has been done by our faculty in the field of Leisure in times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
World VIU Points with Pamela Duynstee and Dr. Kajsa Åberg – February 26th
VIU's World Leisure Centre of Excellence is pleased to welcome Pamela Duynstee, Sustainable Tourism Program Manager for GreenStep Solutions, and Dr. Kajsa Åberg, Regional Development Organization of Västerbotten, northern Sweden, invited speakers for the next World VIU Points to be held online on February 26th, 7:00 - 8:15 am PST.
WLCE Co-Director Assesses Leisure in the Time of a Pandemic
Happy Holidays!
Call for Case Studies - Deadlines for submissions extended
The World Leisure Centre of Excellence in Sustainability and Innovation at Vancouver Island University is inviting case study proposals to be included in the fifth annual volume of Innovative Leisure Practices.
World VIU Points with Dr. Kajsa Åberg
Webinar recording and resources available
The World Leisure Centre of Excellence hosted its first online World VIU Points on December 10th with WLCE Visiting Scholar Dr. Kajsa Åberg who spoke about Innovation in Destination Development in Umeå, northern Sweden.