The new pathway agreement will allow eligible graduates of Sault College’s Culinary Management diploma program to complete a
When Tapiwa Shoko, also known as Taps, began searching for post-secondary opportunities, Vancouver Island University caught his eye due to the hands-on learning opportunities available. Taps, from Harare, Zimbabwe, graduates from VIU this June with a Bachelor of Hospitality Management. He is currently working as a student ambassador and for VIU Residences and exploring future options.
Ottis Crabbe still clearly recalls the “electric” atmosphere of competing on the global culinary stage last year.
Taryn Walker graduated from Vancouver Island University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Hospitality Management. After working in various positions in the hospitality and tourism industries, she is now VIU’s Alumni Relations Coordinator.
This blog series shares the stories of VIU alumni to help inspire the next generation of learners. In this blog, Taryn tells me more about her career path and what skills she has acquired over the years that have come in handy in other positions.
What: Dine Out Nanaimo Festival, featuring VIU’s Discovery Room
When: January 20 to February 5, 2023
Where: The Discovery Room full-service learning restaurant at VIU
Nanaimo, BC: The Discovery Room at Vancouver Island University (VIU) will be featured as a participant during the inaugural, multi-day food festival known as Dine Out Nanaimo.
As the guest services manager at Pacific Shores Resort & Spa in Nanoose Bay, Omar Almolla’s duties vary widely and involve numerous aspects to help ensure the continued smooth operation of the resort.
From shift scheduling to security, overseeing resort amenities to departmental objectives, it’s a given that no two days on the job are the same.