VIU Blog Announcements VIU in the News Find an expert Latest Stories Milner Gardens & Woodland launches five-year strategic plan July 11, 2025 - 08:22am Combining passions and learning new skills June 15, 2022 - 08:30pm Gained in translation: the magic of translating texts into English June 15, 2022 - 07:45pm Trail maps, aspirations and focusing on the future of work at VIU – People Plan renewal June 15, 2022 - 12:30pm The blessings of a new season June 15, 2022 - 12:15pm The impact of social media on body image and mental heath June 15, 2022 - 12:00pm VIU students create community exhibit at Nanaimo Museum June 15, 2022 - 10:45am Load more news items news archive VIU BlogFind out what's going on at VIU! Finding purpose on and off the court July 15, 2025 By Eric Zimmer Kai Leighton shares his story Doing your part to save water during a drought August 15, 2023 Geography Professor Dr. Alan Gilchrist’s tips Thinking of renting to students this year? August 7, 2023 Landlord Bruce Barnard shares his story Pushing the boundaries of what is possible August 4, 2023 From classroom to career: Kayla Passmore Examining mental health supports in the K-12 school system August 3, 2023 Grad student Nova Heartland shares her research Discovering a passion for working on cars July 27, 2023 Trinity LaRose's story New student checklist July 24, 2023 7 things you can do before coming to VIU Load more blog posts blog home Statements & Announcements Health professionals can prescribe access to VIU’s Milner Gardens through national program July 4, 2022 - 12:30pm VIU hosts summer camps for Indigenous students June 29, 2022 - 02:15pm VIU welcomes new Provost and Vice-President Academic June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm Paper Excellence and Vancouver Island University create Indigenous Success Fund June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm VIU’s View Gallery presents Photo Salon 2022 hosted by Harbour City Photography Club June 16, 2022 - 02:00pm VIU awards honorary degree to Coast Salish Master Carver and Traditional Storyteller June 15, 2022 - 11:45am Load more news items VIU in the News Sign up for our VIU news and experts email