Update to the community - notice of court order
August 15, 2024
Dear VIU community, Today, the Supreme Court of B.C. granted Vancouver Island University an injunction to remove the encampment on our Nanaimo campus quad. The Court’s order mandates that the encampment be removed by 9:30 am on Sunday, August 18th. You can find the court order here. We... Read more
Alum of the Month: Yevgeniya (Jane) Lytvynenko
August 13, 2024
The chance to be part of a successful volleyball team motivated Yevgeniya (Jane) Lytvynenko to choose Vancouver Island University for her studies. She quickly became a player that no one would forget, helping to lead the team to two national championships. Other accolades include CCAA Player of the... Read more
VIU’s Milner Gardens & Woodland competes in national competition
August 13, 2024
Volunteers and staff showcase the beauty and history of Milner Gardens to Communities in Bloom judges during evaluation tour. Vancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens & Woodland is participating in the 30th Edition of Communities in Bloom (CiB) in the Special Attractions category.... Read more
Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region opens outreach centre in Qualicum Beach
August 6, 2024
Community members can learn and connect at the new centre dedicated to education and community engagement. The Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is hosting a grand opening of its Public Outreach Centre on August 18. “For the past 10 years we’ve been waiting for the perfect space and this... Read more
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Community Classroom
Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book
Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) History Professor, recently released her latest book Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and...
Chasing the total solar eclipse
Dr. Greg Arkos, a VIU Astronomy Professor, travelled to Mazatlán, Mexico to view the total solar eclipse. The eclipse crossed North America, passing over...
How has VIU’s Portal magazine evolved over the years?
How did Portal magazine evolve from a black-and-white photocopied and stapled chapbook to a nationally distributed literary magazine?Joy Gugeler,...
Blog Posts
Chemistry students receive accolades at national conference
VIU Chemistry students Simon Maguire, Lily Eggert and Trevor Michalchuk snagged top honors during a national chemistry conference this summer.Simon won an...
Researching the chemistry of cannabis
Jindar Sboto found his educational path at VIU during his first-year courses.Jindar attended VIU because it was close to home. He didn’t choose his area of...
MBA student shares his 2SLGBTQ+ university experience
Ashutosh Mishra says attending VIU was pivotal in his journey to experiencing “true freedom” as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.“Coming from a small town in...