VIU Media Highlights: December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
Year in review, new pharmacy technician training & seasonal experts 🎄 This is our last media highlights email of 2022. Vancouver Island University will be closed for winter break from Friday, December 23, 2022, to Monday, January 2, 2023, reopening on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. All the best for a relaxing, restful holiday season to you all. In this issue, we have a couple experts ready give... Read more
Top 20 VIU stories of 2022
December 20, 2022
From climate change research and major funding announcements, to a Canada goose that travelled a long way from home and the start-up of psychedelic-assisted therapy training, 2022 was a busy year at Vancouver Island University. Here’s our top 20 of 2022 year-in-review list.  VIU establishes Chair in Trust and Political Leadership VIU was one of five Canadian universities selected to form a... Read more
VIU's Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses closed due to severe weather
December 20, 2022
Tuesday, December 20, 2022: Vancouver Island University’s  Nanaimo, Cowichan and tiwšɛmawtxw (Powell River) campuses are closed today, December 20 due to severe weather. The Parksville centre will also be closed. Milner Christmas Magic will open tonight as previously scheduled. Today’s exams are being rescheduled. An alternate exam schedule will be posted shortly in the Student Record System.... Read more
Count Yourself IN! Launch of Employee Diversity Identity Census
December 14, 2022
At VIU, we believe that having employees who reflect the diversity of our students and our community makes us a better university. One of the ways to move towards greater diversity is through collecting diversity data to assess the recruitment, representation and retention of employees from five equity-deserving groups: women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, and... Read more
VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $500,000 for students in need
December 7, 2022
Campaign ran from November 15 to 29, 2022, with gifts from donors, VIU employees and alumni, and community. Students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) will have fewer financial worries this season following a huge outpouring of support through the VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign. The campaign, which wrapped up on Tuesday, November 29, saw the community band together to support... Read more
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Vigil happening today
December 6, 2022
The Status of Women is hosting a vigil today (December 6) in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Dec. 6 is a day to honour and remember the 14 young women who were murdered in the 1989 massacre at École Polytechnique. The vigil is being held in the Malaspina Theatre lobby (Building 310) from noon to 1 pm. After speeches there will be a candlelight... Read more
Sunday, December 4: All campuses and locations open for regular Sunday activities
December 4, 2022
Campuses and locations open for regular Sunday activities Sunday, December 4, 2022: All of Vancouver Island University’s campuses are open for regular Sunday activities today, Sunday, December 4, 2022. Slippery areas are present. Individuals should use caution. Re-opening information Employees: If your campus re-opens and you are unable to report to work or will be late to work because of... Read more
Sunday, December 4: All campuses and locations open for regular Sunday activities
December 4, 2022
Campuses and locations open for regular Sunday activities Sunday, December 4, 2022: All of Vancouver Island University’s campuses are open for regular Sunday activities today, Sunday, December 4, 2022. Slippery areas are present. Individuals should use caution. Re-opening information Employees: If your campus re-opens and you are unable to report to work or will be late to work because of... Read more
Saturday, December 3: Nanaimo campus closed today
December 3, 2022
Severe weather campus closure notice Saturday, December 3, 2022: Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus is closed today (Saturday, December 3, 2022) due to severe weather. The tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus, Parksville centre and Deep Bay Marine Field Station are closed as regularly scheduled. Please check the Cowichan campus website for information about that location, and the Milner Gardens and... Read more
Campuses and locations open for regular business today, December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022
Campuses and locations open for classes and regular business Thursday, December 1: All of Vancouver Island University’s campuses are open for classes and regular business today, Thursday, December, 1, 2022. Slippery areas are present. Individuals should use caution. Re-opening information Employees: If your campus re-opens and you are unable to report to work or will be late to work because of... Read more