VIU Blog Announcements VIU in the News Find an expert Latest Stories Documentary filmmaker uncovers history of Chinese-Canadian war hero May 16, 2025 - 12:23pm 5 Questions with Chris Burnley May 19, 2022 - 03:30pm Alum of the Month: Keanu Ienco April 30, 2022 - 11:00am VIU Queen Elizabeth Scholars Prepare for Global Internships April 27, 2022 - 01:00pm New Program Prepares Next Generation of Climate Solution Global Leaders April 21, 2022 - 06:30pm VIU Student Group Hosts Climate Change Symposium April 14, 2022 - 11:15am Passionate about parasites, people, and places April 6, 2022 - 08:30pm Load more news items news archive VIU BlogFind out what's going on at VIU! Studying climate change impacts in Senegal May 23, 2025 By Annette Lucas Students earn Queen Elizabeth scholarships for overseas research VIU alum shares Indigenous-made films watch list June 20, 2023 By J’net Ayayqwayaksheelth, Director of Indigenous Relations and Community Engagement, National Film Board of Canada J’net Ayayqwayaksheelth shares three recent favourites Growing knowledge in VIU’s aquaponics greenhouse June 20, 2023 By Rachel Stern Students learn about sustainable food production Finding her dream job in sports management June 17, 2023 From classroom to career: Emily McComb 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 Load more blog posts blog home Statements & Announcements VIU awards honorary degree to acclaimed Canadian sculpture artist June 15, 2022 - 11:45am VIU awards honorary degree to Coast Salish Master Carver and Traditional Storyteller June 15, 2022 - 11:45am VIU awards honorary degree to respected philanthropist and businessman June 15, 2022 - 11:30am Vancouver Island University receives $2 million to educate future public service leaders June 8, 2022 - 12:45pm VIU hosts conference on the environment and young people’s literature and culture June 1, 2022 - 02:30pm Afternoon classes cancelled at VIU Nanaimo campus May 18, 2022 - 01:45pm Load more news items VIU in the News Sign up for our VIU news and experts email