VIU News & Experts: September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024
The Weekly Rundown: AI, elections and sustainable farming 🍅 In this issue of VIU news & experts: What worries young users about AI? Mobilizing the next generation of voters VIU Fest is back! Expanded gathering place re-opens Featured experts Investigating AI privacy concerns among young... Read more
VIU Computer Science professor investigating AI privacy concerns among young users
September 3, 2024
Dr. Ajay Shrestha and his research team are looking for participants for their research study. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced funding for research projects focusing on children’s privacy and the impact of technology on privacy. This research is supported by the OPC... Read more
Expanded gathering place supports Indigenous culture on campus
August 29, 2024
Space re-opens this September Indigenous students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) now have access to more space for ceremonial and support services with the opening of the newly expanded space in the Shq’apthut (a gathering place) building on campus.  “This building provides a dedicated space... Read more
Moving Forward: Strengthening our VIU community together
August 22, 2024
Dear VIU community, As President, I have the duty and privilege of working with and listening to students, employees and community members, each with uniquely diverse identities, backgrounds, and political views. I can share that since last October I have received more than 15,000 emails, calls,... Read more
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Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book
Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) History Professor, recently released her latest book Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and...
Chasing the total solar eclipse
Dr. Greg Arkos, a VIU Astronomy Professor, travelled to Mazatlán, Mexico to view the total solar eclipse. The eclipse crossed North America, passing over...
How has VIU’s Portal magazine evolved over the years?
How did Portal magazine evolve from a black-and-white photocopied and stapled chapbook to a nationally distributed literary magazine?Joy Gugeler,...
Blog Posts
VIU Student Pulse News: September 4, 2024
Welcome to a new school year! Start the year off right by checking out the career fair and some of the social events lined up to help you make connections and...
From career back to the classroom
John Christoffersen began his post-secondary journey at VIU in 2001 with plans to pursue a business management certificate. Taking a course or two over the...
Five ways VIU’s Off-Campus Housing department can help you
For many students, finding – and keeping – a safe place to live is one of their first thoughts when they come to VIU. Did you know the university’s Off-Campus...