VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ celebrates 50 years in the qathet Region
October 16, 2024
A birthday celebration this month helped kick off a year’s worth of festivities. When Vancouver Island University (VIU) – then Malaspina College – began offering programming in Powell River, the first classes were offered out of a small office building on Marine Avenue. The campus, which offers a... Read more
Learn about climate solutions and explore wildfire health risks at free climate conference
October 16, 2024
What: A Citizen’s Guide to Climate Success: A Climate Change Symposium When: Saturday, October 26, 9 am to 1 pm, doors open at 8:45 am Where: VIU Nanaimo campus, Building 355, Room 203 Explore how people can take personal and collective action to help prevent extreme climate impacts during A... Read more
Alum of the Month: Jennifer Lindley
October 11, 2024
It was while working at a job in another field that Jennifer Lindley decided she wanted to try a different career path. She thought the Forest Resource Technology program was a good fit because it explored a variety of forestry avenues, including reforestation and silviculture. Jennifer graduated... Read more
Celebrate autumn during Milner Gardens & Woodland’s Scarecrow Spectacular
October 10, 2024
What: Scarecrow Spectacular When: October 25 to 27, from 11 am to 3 pm Where: Milner Gardens & Woodland Experience the beauty of fall at Milner Gardens & Woodland during the second annual Scarecrow Spectacular – a fun-filled family event. “We were thrilled with the incredible response to... Read more
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Community Classroom
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
Are you saying yes to too much? 🤔
It’s that time of the semester – you're in the thick of assignments and end-of-semester projects are looming. You’re also trying to gain a few more experiences...
Meet the staff in Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place
Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place is a home away from home for Indigenous learners, a place to make connections with other students, Elders-in-Residence and get...
The importance of knowing when to say yes and no
University is a time of exploration, growth and self-discovery. It can be challenging to step out of your comfort zone and try new experiences, but...