VIU Launches Strategic Planning Process
March 2, 2020
Titled The Future We Want to See, the process will help the University develop a strategic plan that will articulate VIU’s vision and direction as an institution.Vancouver Island University (VIU) is looking to engage students, employees and the wider community in a conversation about its future this spring.Over 2020 and 2021, the University is leading a strategic planning process titled The... Read more
Discovery Day and Skills Competition Bring Hundreds of High School Students to VIU
February 24, 2020
WHAT: Discovery Day 2020 and Skills BC Regional Competition at VIUWHEN: Thursday, February 27, 2020WHERE: Nanaimo campus, various locations, see Campus MapWhile Vancouver Island University (VIU) students hit the books during reading break, more than 2,000 students from across the Island and Sunshine Coast will be taking their places on Thursday, February 27 for two popular annual events –... Read more
VIU Wins BC Top Employer Honours
February 24, 2020
Vancouver Island University (VIU) has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2020.This recognition is awarded from Canada’s Top 100 Employers, a national program to determine which employers lead their industries in offering an exceptional workplace experience. VIU won the BC Top Employer award with its first application to the program. The evaluation criteria for this recognition is based on... Read more
Volunteer for Tribal Journeys
February 10, 2020
Sent on behalf of Deborah Saucier, President and Vice-ChancellorTribal Journeys is an annual celebration of Indigenous peoples and cultures throughout the Pacific Northwest. Canoe families travel in ocean-going canoes — many made of cedar and other traditional materials — from points throughout coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State and Oregon, and visit Indigenous communities enroute... Read more
Provost and Vice-President Academic Hired at VIU
February 7, 2020
Key academic leadership role with University awarded to Dr. Carol Stuart Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to announce Dr. Carol Stuart has accepted the role of Provost and Vice-President Academic. Dr. Stuart will provide leadership and direction to the academy, ensuring VIU continues to achieve excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.Dr. Stuart will work with... Read more
Integrated Engineering Technologist Program Now Being Offered at VIU
February 4, 2020
Vancouver Island University’s (VIU's) unique engineering diploma program combines mechanical, drafting and civil technologist training into one learning stream.People with a passion for engineering looking to enter the workforce after two-and-a-half years now have the option of taking Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) new Integrated Engineering Diploma.The diploma, which allows... Read more
New teaching network a win for ECEs, quality child care
February 3, 2020
Vancouver Island University (VIU) has received funding for two pedagogist positions to work with early childhood educators at select child care centres in Nanaimo and Cowichan, as well as students in the University's Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) program. [[{"fid":"3518","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"... Read more
Cowichan campus open for classes Monday, Feb. 3, 2020
February 2, 2020
VIU’s Cowichan campus will resume regular classes and business on Monday, February 3, 2020. The roads have reopened. Please use caution while travelling. If conditions near your place of residence remain bad and you feel you cannot make it to VIU, use your discretion. Please communicate with your instructors or supervisors about making alternate arrangements. Read more
VIU Cowichan campus closed today (February 1)
February 1, 2020
Vancouver Island University’s Cowichan campus is closing as of 12:30 pm today (Saturday, February 1, 2020) for the rest of the day and evening due to the local state of emergency declared by the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Roads throughout the mid-Island have flooded and closed.All classes and examinations are cancelled, and services are suspended. All employees and students are asked not... Read more
Coronavirus monitoring
January 31, 2020
VIU has been actively monitoring the situation regarding a respiratory illness called the Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV since the illness was identified. There has been one confirmed case in BC. The province remains at LOW risk according to the BC Centre for Disease Control.VIU takes the health and safety of our students and employees seriously. A website has been created where you will be able to... Read more