VIU experts on MAID and finding love in 2024 ❤️
February 9, 2024
VIU experts available this week: Medical assistance in dying: delayed expansion The federal government has delayed the expansion of medical assistance in dying to people suffering solely from a mental illness who meet all the eligibility criteria and safeguards by three years. Nursing Professor Dr... Read more
Dr. Laura Cranmer reawakens Indigenous languages through powerful play
February 8, 2024
The VIU Honorary Research Associate’s play urges reflection on Canada’s collective history and colonial impacts. Warning: Scenes from the Nanaimo Indian Hospital: Reawakening Hul’q’umin’um’, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwak’wala Languages contains scenes, imagery and language that can be intense and... Read more
Celebrated poet Karen Solie to give VIU Gustafson lecture
January 30, 2024
Update: The Karen Solie Gustafson poet lecture and readings have been rescheduled to March 13 and 14. Please note the new dates and times below: The student reading is on March 13 from 10 to 11:30 am in the Malaspina Theatre lobby (Building 310) The community reading is on March 13 at White Sails... Read more
Alum of the Month: Jordyn Monaghan
January 27, 2024
Jordyn Monaghan is passionate about supporting the community with a trauma-informed, harm-reduction and strength-based approach. That passion guided her through her undergraduate degree at VIU, where she studied Psychology and Criminology. Monaghan is now doing a Master of Science in Forensic... Read more
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Radio show encourages revitalization of Indigenous languages
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Need a break from studying? 🍏
VIU wishes you best of luck on your exams! If you need a little extra support, check out this exam survial guide by Samantha Allen or visit some of...
VIU Graphic Design students create Earth Day window displays
VIU Graphic Design students are working with businesses in the Old City Quarter to create window displays to celebrate Earth Day. The window displays showcase...
Three ways to make yourself more resilient
Recently a work colleague sent me a Ted Talk on resilience. My colleague and I discussed how we encounter people who do not seem to be aware of their own...