VIU Blog Announcements VIU in the News Find an expert Latest Stories VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $480,000 for students in need December 4, 2025 - 04:09pm Air Quality Improves Across the Province During the COVID-19 Crisis May 26, 2020 - 10:00am VIU Donates Critical Health Supplies During Covid-19 Crisis May 25, 2020 - 02:00pm Research Project Studies Impacts of Climate Change on Local Plant Species May 14, 2020 - 01:30pm VIU Alumni Adapt to New Realities of COVID-19 Pandemic May 1, 2020 - 02:30pm Planting Vegetable Seeds for a Growing Need April 27, 2020 - 10:30am UPDATE: COVID-19, APRIL 23 April 23, 2020 - 05:45pm Load more news items news archive VIU BlogFind out what's going on at VIU! What is VIU’s Zero Textbook Cost pilot project? December 15, 2025 The project highlights courses with no required textbook costs In Photos: VIU culinary students cook up community service March 16, 2022 A culinary event at VIU Cowichan helps students learn and connect with community Creating an inclusive clothing line March 15, 2022 By Eric Zimmer VIU Education student Brant Cartwright is delving into the fashion world – with a mission. Podcasting 101 March 15, 2022 Learn the basics with Dr. Ravindra Mohabeer How do I increase my chances of winning awards to pay for university? 💰 March 13, 2022 By Angela Meneghetti, VIU Financial Aid Access Specialist A high schooler’s guide to applying for scholarships Looking for work? It’s easier than you think with VIU’s online job board 💻 March 13, 2022 By Lillian Morpak CareerVIU helps students find employment How is ocean acidification impacting marine life in BC coastal waters? March 11, 2022 A part of the VIU spring 2022 Science and Technology Community Lecture Series Load more blog posts blog home Statements & Announcements Jan. 18, 2020: VIU Nanaimo campus and GR Paine CLOSED January 18, 2020 - 06:15am Jan. 17, 2020: ALL VIU LOCATIONS OPEN January 17, 2020 - 06:30am Update: Jan. 16, 2020: VIU Nanaimo, Cowichan, Parksville-Qualicum locations CLOSED ALL DAY AND EVENING January 16, 2020 - 10:15am VIU Nanaimo, Cowichan, Powell River and Parksville-Qualicum Locations Closed Today (Wednesday, January 15) January 15, 2020 - 06:15am VIU Nanaimo, Cowichan, Parksville-Qualicum locations closing at 12:30 pm January 14, 2020 - 10:30am Supports Available: UIA Flight 752 Plane Crash January 9, 2020 - 10:00am Load more news items VIU in the News Sign up for the VIU news and experts email Sign up for news emails