VIU Blog Announcements VIU in the News Find an expert Latest Stories VIU news and experts for May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026 - 02:54pm VIU students create community exhibit at Nanaimo Museum June 15, 2022 - 10:45am 5 Questions with David Alexander June 14, 2022 - 08:15pm Alum of the Month: Kholoud Madi May 21, 2022 - 02:45pm 5 Questions with Chris Burnley May 19, 2022 - 03:30pm Alum of the Month: Keanu Ienco April 30, 2022 - 11:00am VIU Queen Elizabeth Scholars Prepare for Global Internships April 27, 2022 - 01:00pm Load more news items news archive VIU BlogFind out what's going on at VIU! VIU students explore effectiveness of community youth programs May 11, 2026 By Eric Zimmer Uncovering what makes youth programs successful in Nanaimo Making the most of faculty and community connections June 11, 2023 Meet valedictorian Prabhdeep Singh Sambi Seafood Business Accelerator a stepping stone for Indigenous business owner June 6, 2023 By Rachel Stern Natasha Marshall Gallic shares her story Gaining confidence and finding her crew June 2, 2023 Meet valedictorian Sherry Wessel VIU Student Pulse News: May 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Show your pride 🏳️🌈 International student finds dream job in Nanaimo May 31, 2023 Jiayi Li’s innovation saved his company thousands of dollars A story of perseverance and hard work May 30, 2023 Meet valedictorian Teagan Howden Load more blog posts blog home Statements & Announcements VIU to delay the start of classes to January 10, 2022 December 30, 2021 - 12:30pm Former VIU president Dr. Ralph Nilson named to Order of Canada December 29, 2021 - 01:45pm Supporting our community in January 2022 December 22, 2021 - 10:45am VIU is closed December 24, reopening January 4 December 21, 2021 - 12:15pm Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021: VIU Nanaimo campus will reopen for afternoon classes and exams December 18, 2021 - 10:15am VIU's Nanaimo campus closed this morning (December 18) due to snow and ice concerns December 18, 2021 - 06:15am Load more news items VIU in the News Sign up for the VIU news and experts email Sign up for news emails