Rob Ferguson

Tourism and Recreation academic type, Father of two, Husband to one and Master of none.

[Rob Ferguson @robfergus]

Grateful for the show this evening! #Qualicum #QualicumBeach

[VIU News @viunews]

Jonah Ferguson, the Coordinator of Employer & Student Engagement at #VIU, was recently on the Coffe with Convery podcast to chat about his work in building the Career Studio into a hub for career exploration and professional growth. Listen to the episode: https://t.co/9OCpIccPjC

[VIU @VIUniversity]

#VIU researcher Dr. Farhad Moghimehfar has been named the new #BC Regional Innovation Chair for #Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development.
Read about his role, his research and what he hopes to achieve: https://t.co/f6i8v7C3MF

[VIU @VIUniversity]

Born on the East Coast, #VIU Bachelor of Tourism Management graduate Amy Badgley is now working for the federal government as an economic development officer in Yellowknife, NWT. Follow her journey in the latest From Classroom to Career blog post: https://t.co/wvP1GzMhYF

[VIU @VIUniversity]

In the midst of #BC’s toxic drug crisis, #VIU researcher Dr. Sharon Karsten is using an arts-based, community-engaged approach to help people “imagine and create change.”
She spoke with @CKNW recently about her research and work. Listen here: https://t.co/znqLMkklzo

[VIU News @viunews]

Are you wildfire ready? 🔥 Jenn Houtby-Ferguson, a VIU Recreation & Tourism Prof & delegate with the Canadian Red Cross, shares some thoughts about what the average citizen should be doing right now to prepare: https://t.co/Xms6b2olOP #bcwildfire #preparednotscared @JennHoutby

[Rob Ferguson @robfergus]

Indigenous-led conservation initiatives creating opportunities in/around @PacificRimNPR!

Congrats to all working towards a better tomorrow!

#inspiring, #Tlaoquiaht, #Ahousat, #Nuuchahnulth, #IndigenousBC, #Tofino https://t.co/E2ybxJcvYc

[SaultCollege @SaultCollege]

We're proud to partner with @VIUniversity to offer a diploma-to-degree pathway for our culinary learners! This will allow grads of our Culinary Management diploma program to complete a Bachelor of Hospitality Management at VIU within 2-3 yrs!

🔗 https://t.co/0JNVNtPJzA

[VIU @VIUniversity]

Through the Stewardship Technician Training Program, Indigenous students gain skills, knowledge and confidence to support them in taking on Guardian and stewardship roles in their traditional territories. Read these inspiring stories from @coastfunds: https://t.co/CXbFoQHlTP

[VIU News @viunews]

Through the Stewardship Technician Training Program, Indigenous students gain skills, knowledge and confidence to support them in taking on Guardian and stewardship roles in their traditional territories. Read these inspiring stories from @coastfunds: https://t.co/LksRLyuG3l

[Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce @parksvillechmbr]

You are invited to join the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce to help us celebrate the 'Best in Business' at our 2022 Business Awards.
https://t.co/RDOdhc1gIW
https://t.co/ym2lkr1tKk

[Michael Quinn @VIUProvost]

Exciting announcement @VIUniversity for enhanced tuition waivers for former youth in care @selinarobinson @MitziDeanBC #FutureSkills

[VIU @VIUniversity]

The BC Protected Areas Research Forum held at VIU recently discussed ways to preserve, protect and ensure fair access to parks. VIU graduate student Hannah Dudney was one of the speakers. Here's her conversation with CBC's Rohit Joseph: https://t.co/UFEl5NNn8I

[Brooklyn Rushton @RushtonBrooklyn]

Great morning session on knowledge mobilization in parks and protected areas at @bcparf. "Our systems have not been built with room for relationship building" -@CJBlye

How can we create space for this in research institutions and PA agencies in a meaningful way?

#BCPARF2022

[Rob Ferguson @robfergus]

Congrats to all the #CPABCGrads from #VIU and elsewhere! Appreciated Sheila Nelson’s encouragement to ‘put people first…’ in the work you will do. Onward!

[Indigenous BC Corporate @ITBC_Corporate]

ITBC seeks tourism & business development experts to work with Indigenous Tourism Businesses in BC.

Learn more about ITBC's Qualified Expert program online at https://t.co/6gtN4SPY3p.

[VIU @VIUniversity]

More students who study at VIU's Nanaimo campus will be able to live where they learn with the addition of 266 new student housing beds and a new dining hall. @AnneKangMLA @s_malcolmson @BCGovNews Read more: https://t.co/W9u5YjFD8o

[Iskwew Air @IskwewAir]

August 16th, 2022 marked ONE year of Iskwew Air’s scheduled service to Qualicum Beach Airport! 🎉
It has been an honour to provide safe, reliable and connected service from YVR to Qualicum Beach, Parksville and surrounding areas 7 days a week! ✈️
A lot has happened in a year!

[LeisureMattersVIU @MattersLeisure]

Join us from Dec 12-14 for the BC Protected Areas Research Forum