VIU Blog Announcements VIU in the News Find an expert Latest Stories Milner Gardens & Woodland launches five-year strategic plan July 11, 2025 - 08:22am 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! Why you should say YES to studying abroad July 14, 2025 By Jenna Gill Finding friendship, direction and adventure overseas: Jenna Gill Thinking of renting to students this year? August 7, 2023 Landlord Bruce Barnard shares his story Pushing the boundaries of what is possible August 4, 2023 From classroom to career: Kayla Passmore Examining mental health supports in the K-12 school system August 3, 2023 Grad student Nova Heartland shares her research Discovering a passion for working on cars July 27, 2023 Trinity LaRose's story New student checklist July 24, 2023 7 things you can do before coming to VIU Single parent and psychology student receives significant scholarship July 21, 2023 By Eric Zimmer Mauricea Panchenko is well on her way to realizing her post-secondary dreams. Load more blog posts blog home Statements & Announcements Health professionals can prescribe access to VIU’s Milner Gardens through national program July 4, 2022 - 12:30pm VIU hosts summer camps for Indigenous students June 29, 2022 - 02:15pm Paper Excellence and Vancouver Island University create Indigenous Success Fund June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm VIU welcomes new Provost and Vice-President Academic June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm VIU’s View Gallery presents Photo Salon 2022 hosted by Harbour City Photography Club June 16, 2022 - 02:00pm VIU awards honorary degree to acclaimed Canadian sculpture artist June 15, 2022 - 11:45am Load more news items VIU in the News Sign up for our VIU news and experts email