VIU Student Group Hosts Climate Change Symposium
April 14, 2022
The symposium includes a keynote presentation by Dr. Elizaveta Malinina, a Research Scientist at the Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling.We must act now to fight climate change. This cry of alarm has been sounded many times, but it hasn’t been answered sufficiently to halt the... Read more
VIU Hosts a Conversation on the Future of Reconciliation in Canada
April 13, 2022
What: The Future of Reconciliation in Canada: A VIU ConversationWhen: Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 10-11:30 am Where: Online (Zoom webinar) Reconciliation is a complex concept with a variety of definitions, meaning different things to different people, but one thing many... Read more
Provincial Government Funds Expansion of Shq’apthut, VIU’s Indigenous Gathering Place
April 8, 2022
Investment will enhance on-campus learning experience for Indigenous and non-Indigenous studentsIndigenous students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) will soon have access to more space as Shq’apthut (A Gathering Place) is expanded at the Nanaimo campus.The building is a home... Read more
Culinary Teams from Across Canada Coming to VIU to Prepare for Global Competition
April 6, 2022
Members of the Junior Culinary Olympic Team Canada and Team BC are hosting a reception and banquet-style dinner event.Top chefs and apprentices from around the province and across the country are coming to VIU this month as part of their continuing path to the Olympics – the... Read more
5 Questions with Susan Juby
April 4, 2022
Susan Juby, a Nanaimo-based author and Vancouver Island University Creative Writing Professor, had two new novels hit the bookshelves this March.Mindful of Murder, released March 8, features Helen Thorpe, a smart, preternaturally calm and deeply insightful butler who uses her... Read more
Citizen Scientists Asked to Look for Plants and Animals during Annual MABR BioBlitz
April 1, 2022
Event participants can make observations anywhere within the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region, whether that’s in their backyard or a community park.People can channel their inner scientist by participating in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region’s (MABR’s) annual BioBlitz... Read more
VIU Students Aim for Connection with Youth Leadership Conference
March 30, 2022
The Vancouver Island Leadership Conference happens Friday, April 1 to Saturday, April 2, 2022 at VIU’s Malaspina Theatre and the Vancouver Island Conference CentreDozens of emerging leaders will gather for two days of keynote talks, career advice and fun activities during... Read more
New Bursary Fund Boosts Impact of Education Savings Grant
March 30, 2022
Wealthsimple Foundation and VIU partner to deliver $20,000 bursaries to Canada Learning Bond-eligible students.Vancouver Island University (VIU) and Wealthsimple Foundation are teaming up on a new bursary program that aims to make post-secondary education more accessible for modest-... Read more
VIU’s CREATE Conference Showcases Student Research and Creative Activity
March 30, 2022
WHAT: VIU CREATE Conference – a celebration of student scholarship, research and creative activityWHEN: April 4-8, 2022, various timesWHERE: VIU’s Nanaimo campus, virtual sessions via Zoom and online exhibitsNanaimo, BC: Vancouver Island University (VIU) students are... Read more
Addressing the assault of a VIU student last weekend
March 29, 2022
The safety of our students and employees is critical to our environment at VIU. We are committed to creating a space where all are welcome and all feel like they belong.As some of you may know, a VIU student was assaulted last weekend at a private residence. VIU and the Nanaimo RCMP... Read more
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