Renowned Michif Poet Gregory Scofield to Give VIU Gustafson Lecture and Reading
January 27, 2020
The events on Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13 are free and open to the public.Now, more than ever, people of all generations wonder: can we foster good relationships between people and the Earth, between ourselves? Gregory Scofield says that stories help build... Read more
Human Rights Advocate Honoured by VIU
January 27, 2020
Louise Arbour, who has dedicated her professional career to advocating for a more just and compassionate world, will be presented with an honorary degree from VIU on January 31.The Honourable Louise Arbour has had an extraordinary judicial career protecting democracy, human rights... Read more
VIU Students to Benefit From Norwegian Collaboration in Outdoor Studies
January 24, 2020
New partnership will allow VIU students to take outdoor experiential learning beyond the boundaries of British Columbia.A new partnership will allow Canadian and Norwegian university students to benefit from interdisciplinary nature-based recreation and outdoor wellness education... Read more
Cold War Propaganda, Graphic Narratives and Magical Music Explored in Series
January 22, 2020
Spring Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series allows faculty to share their scholarly and creative work. Action-packed television shows in the 1950s entertained many children, but also served as a powerful Cold War propaganda tool that conveyed messages about security, ethnicity... Read more
VIU Participates in Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative
January 21, 2020
VIU is excited to participate in the Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative, which aims to support the voices and ideas of Indigenous peoples directly, and complement the Government of Canada’s investments to improve housing conditions in Indigenous communities. Please see... Read more
VIU Satyr Players Club Presents Six Shows During One-Act Play Festival
January 20, 2020
Student theatre club premieres never before seen plays during annual festival.The Satyr Players one-act play festival runs the gambit of emotions this year, offering satirical comedy, high-energy slapstick and some serious moments.“There is something for everyone in this year’s one... Read more
Update for Jan. 19, 2020: ALL VIU locations set to resume regular Sunday business
January 18, 2020
Update for January 19, 2020: All VIU locations are expected to resume their regular Sunday operation. Any changes to this will be broadcast through channels by 6:30 am on Sunday morning. Normal classes and all business are expected to resume on Monday,... Read more
Jan. 18, 2020: VIU Nanaimo campus and GR Paine CLOSED
January 18, 2020
January 18, 2020: Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, G.R. Paine Horticultural Centre, and Deep Bay Marine Field Station are CLOSED for the day and evening. Snow and ice have made travel and locations unsafe. The next update will be by 6:30 am on Sunday, January 19,... Read more
VIU Receives $300,000 to Research Norovirus Contamination of Oysters
January 17, 2020
Research project focuses on helping the BC shellfish industry to forecast, manage and prevent risks to human health and multi-million-dollar losses associated with outbreaks.Dr. Tim Green, Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics,... Read more
Jan. 17, 2020: ALL VIU LOCATIONS OPEN
January 17, 2020
Friday, January 17, 2020: All VIU campuses (Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River) and the Parksville/Qualicum Centre are open today, Friday, January 17, for classes and regular business. The G.R. Paine Horticultural Centre, Milner Gardens and Woodland, and the Deep Bay... Read more