VIU Blog Announcements VIU in the News Find an expert Latest Stories VIU reaches halfway mark on campaign to remove financial barriers for students April 30, 2026 - 11:14am Combining passions and learning new skills June 15, 2022 - 08:30pm Gained in translation: the magic of translating texts into English June 15, 2022 - 07:45pm Trail maps, aspirations and focusing on the future of work at VIU – People Plan renewal June 15, 2022 - 12:30pm The blessings of a new season June 15, 2022 - 12:15pm The impact of social media on body image and mental heath June 15, 2022 - 12:00pm VIU students create community exhibit at Nanaimo Museum June 15, 2022 - 10:45am Load more news items news archive VIU BlogFind out what's going on at VIU! What does the public really think about restorative justice? April 28, 2026 By Eric Zimmer Criminology student Maddy Reetham-Clayton aims to find out for a community partner Artist raising awareness about colonization’s impact on Indigenous women June 14, 2023 By Rachel Stern Atticus Mercredi pays tribute to his mother with exhibit Program helps students transform business ideas into reality June 13, 2023 By Eric Zimmer Students with disabilities or who have faced employment challenges launch business start-ups through VIU entrepreneur training program. Student leader reflects on the power of community and connections June 13, 2023 From Classroom to Career: Tapiwa Shoko Making the most of faculty and community connections June 11, 2023 Meet valedictorian Prabhdeep Singh Sambi Seafood Business Accelerator a stepping stone for Indigenous business owner June 6, 2023 By Rachel Stern Natasha Marshall Gallic shares her story Gaining confidence and finding her crew June 2, 2023 Meet valedictorian Sherry Wessel Load more blog posts blog home Statements & Announcements In-person Classes Starting January 10; Updated Health and Safety Protocols January 7, 2022 - 02:30pm All campuses open today (Friday, January 7) January 7, 2022 - 06:15am January 6 evening update: VIU anticipates campuses will re-open on Friday, January 7 January 6, 2022 - 04:30pm VIU campuses closed today (January 6) due to severe weather January 6, 2022 - 06:00am VIU Receives Provincial Funding to Expand Work-Integrated Learning Opportunities January 5, 2022 - 04:00pm VIU to delay the start of classes to January 10, 2022 December 30, 2021 - 12:30pm Load more news items VIU in the News Sign up for the VIU news and experts email Sign up for news emails