VIU Blog Announcements VIU in the News Find an expert Latest Stories Alumni spotlight on Tonia Laird June 26, 2025 - 10:38am 5 questions with Neil Surkan, the City of Nanaimo’s new Poet Laureate December 16, 2024 - 04:00pm Re-examining the toxic drug crisis through stories December 10, 2024 - 08:45am VIU Elders receive King Charles III Coronation Medals November 28, 2024 - 03:30pm Choosing eco-friendly boat cleaners just got easier thanks to VIU researcher’s product database November 27, 2024 - 02:30pm Creating holiday magic – volunteers bring cherished holiday tradition to life November 26, 2024 - 11:15am VIU Giving Tuesday campaign creates pathways for students in need November 25, 2024 - 02:15pm Load more news items news archive VIU BlogFind out what's going on at VIU! VIU master’s student brings alternative healing program to Canada’s North July 2, 2025 By Annette Lucas Emily Hoefs is transforming health care in her community Celebrating women who lead March 5, 2025 Sharing the stories of VIU students, faculty and alum Hooked on salmon: student leads record-breaking fish count project March 3, 2025 By Annette Lucas Tristen Dieleman follows his passion for fish into local waters Helping to make health care make sense February 27, 2025 By Annette Lucas Nursing students aim to help people make better health decisions From classroom to creek: saving Nanaimo’s cutthroat trout February 20, 2025 By Rachel Stern Fisheries student Joe Clark is helping to protect local streams Get the support you need to succeed 📚 February 19, 2025 Student newsletter: February 19, 2025 Tarah Dowling’s art captures the strength and resilience of Tuition Waiver students February 10, 2025 By Rachel Stern Art and audio blend to tell the story of kids growing up in foster care Load more blog posts blog home Statements & Announcements Moving Forward: Strengthening our VIU community together August 22, 2024 - 04:00pm Update to the Community – Dismantlement of Encampment August 18, 2024 - 06:00pm Update to the community - notice of court order August 15, 2024 - 03:30pm VIU’s Milner Gardens & Woodland competes in national competition August 13, 2024 - 10:15am Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region opens outreach centre in Qualicum Beach August 6, 2024 - 11:30am VIU Chancellor receives a Coronation Medal July 24, 2024 - 09:00am Load more news items VIU in the News Sign up for our VIU news and experts email