Wednesday, November 30 update: Nanaimo campus CLOSED for the rest of the day
November 30, 2022
SEVERE WEATHER CAMPUS CLOSURE NOTICE Wednesday, November 30, 2022: Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus remains CLOSED for the day (Wednesday, November 30, 2022) as crews continue to work to safely clear the campuses of snow and ice. The Cowichan campus is OPEN as regularly scheduled. The tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River) campus and Parksville Centre will RE-OPEN as of noon. Gardens & ... Read more
Severe weather morning campus closure: November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022: Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo and tiwšɛmawtxʷcampuses and Parksville Centre are CLOSED this morning (Wednesday, November 30, 2022) for the morning due to severe weather. The Cowichan campus is OPEN as regularly scheduled. Milner Gardens & Woodland is closed today as regularly scheduled. PLEASE NOTE: Campus closure days are regular workday/learning days... Read more
Tuesday, November 29: Nanaimo, Cowichan and Parksville Closed for evening classes
November 29, 2022
Tuesday, November 29, 2022: Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses, and Parksville Centre are Closed today (Tuesday, November 29, 2022) as of 5:30 pm for evening classes due to severe weather. The tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campus, Deep Bay Marine Field Station, and Milner Gardens & Woodland are closed this evening as regularly scheduled. Note: Campus closure days are regular... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022
Seaweed product research, Christmas magic & sustainable packaging 📦 November is a busy month at VIU. Students are showcasing projects they have been working on all semester, and we have a lineup of community-focused events and campaigns. Top stories VIU students pitch seaweed products to industry tonight What happens when VIU microbiology and culinary arts students work together? Some cool... Read more
Milner Gardens & Woodland’s festive light display is full of holiday magic
November 22, 2022
The beloved outdoor festival of lights begins on Friday, December 2. Milner Christmas Magic returns this year with an expansion into the new Rhododendron Species Garden, all lit up in colour. The annual event hosted by Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Milner Gardens & Woodland offers visitors a dazzling experience walking through thousands of twinkling lights strung along the garden... Read more
Indigenous speaker shares story of fight for the return of traditional lands
November 22, 2022
Wilson Williams (Sxwíxwtn), a Squamish Nation councillor and spokesperson, will deliver the keynote address at VIU’s 2022 Indigenous Speakers Series event on November 29. Wilson Williams (Sxwíxwtn) grew up without knowledge of his culture or history. His parents, both residential school survivors, did not talk about any element of their First Nations background and it wasn’t until Sxwíxwtn was in... Read more
Status of Women committee asks people to “Unite to end violence” during 16 Days of Activism
November 21, 2022
A vigil is being held at VIU on December 6 in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Listen. Believe survivors. Educate yourself. Speak out. Intervene. And act. During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, individuals are asked to take these actions and become allies, not just during the campaign but year-round. This year... Read more
VIU launches new service to help connect students and employers
November 18, 2022
What: Career Studio grand opening When: Monday, November 21, 2022, 11 am to 1 pm Where: The Career Studio, Building 255, Room 204 at VIU’s Nanaimo campus (see campus map) The latest BC Labour Market Outlook report forecasts more than one million job openings in the province over the next 10 years. Of these one million job openings, almost 80 per cent are expected to require post-secondary... Read more
VIU Giving Tuesday campaign raises funds for students in need
November 17, 2022
University’s ninth annual campaign runs from November 15 to 29, 2022. Access to quality, nutritious food is vital to academic success, but with inflation eroding students’ spending power, it is getting harder for some to meet this basic need. That’s why the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Foundation is raising money for Give a Meal, a new initiative launched by VIU’s Ancillary and Food Services... Read more
Graphic design students address sustainability by rethinking product packaging
November 16, 2022
What: Unwrapped: A package design exhibit where less is more When: November 22 to December 1, 2022 Where: VIU’s View Gallery (Building 330), Nanaimo campus Product packaging is a major contributor to global waste and designers can make an environmental impact by choosing more sustainable options. Third-year graphic design students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) were challenged to select... Read more