VIU Blog Announcements VIU in the News Find an expert Latest Stories VIU Deep Bay event explores cultural story of the Coast Salish Woolly Dog July 9, 2025 - 10:55am VIU biology professor restoring one of Canada’s most threatened ecosystems on Nanaimo campus May 1, 2023 - 02:15pm Alum of the Month: Xander France April 27, 2023 - 09:30am VIU Mariners soccer player receives CCAA Torchbearer Scholarship April 18, 2023 - 02:15pm Alumni spotlight: Amy Armstrong and Vanessa Young April 13, 2023 - 12:15pm Journalist wins award for Indigenous-focused podcast April 6, 2023 - 08:30am Nature lovers asked to head outdoors and become citizen scientists during BioBlitz April 4, 2023 - 12:15pm Load more news items news archive VIU BlogFind out what's going on at VIU! Finding her calling in therapeutic healing July 9, 2025 Elise Cole’s journey from Kinesiology student to physiotherapist Bringing Indigenous knowledge into the classroom February 4, 2024 Introducing the Totem podcast Healing the mind with psychedelic-assisted therapy February 4, 2024 From classroom to career: Valentina Chichiniova Tips to prioritize your mental health this year January 28, 2024 By Becky Duarte Advice from Wellness Promoter Becky Duarte VIU Student Pulse News: January 24, 2024 January 25, 2024 Take care of your mental health 🧠 Finding a place to live in Nanaimo January 22, 2024 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator 5 tips for students looking for housing VIU Student Pulse News: January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024 Start the Spring Semester off right 📚 Load more blog posts blog home Statements & Announcements VIU and Northpine Foundation expand educational opportunities in BC correctional centres March 1, 2023 - 12:15pm VIU campuses re-open at noon today (February 28) February 28, 2023 - 10:00am Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses and Parksville centre closed for the morning (February 28) due to severe weather February 28, 2023 - 06:00am VIU Media Highlights: February 16 February 16, 2023 - 04:30pm More than a thousand students Discover VIU at open house events next week February 16, 2023 - 12:15pm VIU’s Seafood Business Accelerator program will help small-scale harvesters find their niche February 16, 2023 - 12:00pm Load more news items VIU in the News Sign up for our VIU news and experts email