VIU News & Experts: November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023
In this issue of VIU News & Experts: Telling the stories of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice Conflict resolution expertise President and vice-chancellor re-appointed VIU experts in the news Celebrating diversity through movement at WorldVIU Days Putting a human face to war VIU History Professor Dr. Stephen Davies started the Canadian Letters and Images Project in 2000 as part of a... Read more
Vancouver Island University’s Board of Governors announces reappointments
November 2, 2023
Dr. Deborah Saucier reappointed as president and vice-chancellor and Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers reappointed as chancellor Vancouver Island University’s (VIU's) Board of Governors has voted to reappoint Dr. Deborah Saucier for a second five-year term as president and vice-chancellor, and Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers, for a second three-year term as chancellor. VIU’s Board of Governors... Read more
VIU and community partners remember local fallen soldiers through video memorial
November 1, 2023
VIU video project acknowledges Nanaimo soldiers’ contributions to the First and Second World Wars. A Vancouver Island University (VIU) video memorial project that tells the story of Nanaimo soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First and Second World Wars will be displayed across the city. For the 11 days leading up to Remembrance Day, the Nanaimo Remembers project will display the... Read more
Severe weather closure notifications for the 2023-24 year
October 25, 2023
As Mother Nature has demonstrated this week, severe weather season is here. This means from time to time, weather can disrupt campus operations. Before it does, please take a moment to review the UPDATED severe weather notification procedures below. Please take the following actions: 1. Review the Severe Weather Procedures. 2. Download the VIU Safety app and enable notifications for the app in... Read more
VIU News & Experts: October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023
Supernatural tales, life-changing research and short-term rental rules 📖 VIU's Nanaimo campus is going to be a busy place this Saturday as we host our first-ever community festival. DiscoverFest includes live music, an artisan market, science demos, expert talks, campus tours, activities for kids and teens, food trucks, a beer garden and much more. Learn more on the DiscoverFest website. Featured... Read more
Milner Garden’s all-new Scarecrow Spectacular offers family-friendly fun
October 17, 2023
What: Scarecrow Spectacular When: October 27 to 29, 11 am to 3 pm Where: VIU’s Milner Gardens & Woodland Enjoy a day of family fun during Milner Gardens & Woodlands’ first annual Scarecrow Spectacular. “We wanted to bring the beauty of fall in the gardens to the forefront with an all-new visitor experience,” said Emily Weeks, Operations Coordinator for Milner Gardens. “Guests are in... Read more
VIU Theatre Department presents the dark parody Collateral Damage
October 13, 2023
What: Collateral Damage, VIU Theatre Department fall play When: October 19 to 21 and 26 to 28 Where: VIU’s Malaspina Theatre (Building 310), Nanaimo campus Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Theatre Department presents playwright Jackie Crossland’s Collateral Damage this fall. Collateral Damage explores and reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Medea. In the original myth, Medea’s husband... Read more
VIU hosting free, family-friendly fall festival
October 13, 2023
DiscoverFest at VIU takes place Saturday, October 21, 12 to 4 pm Spend a fall afternoon with your family and friends at Vancouver Island University (VIU) during DiscoverFest, a free, all-ages community festival. “We are excited to welcome everyone to our campus to create connections, showcase our programs and expertise, eat some good food and have fun,” said Gillian Robinson, VIU’s Strategic... Read more
Statement on the war in the Middle East
October 10, 2023
Vancouver Island University is deeply saddened by the outbreak of war in the Middle East and the tragic loss of lives in Israel and Palestine. We recognize these events are distressful and a cause for concern among members of our university community. Our thoughts are with those in our community with ties to the region. We encourage anyone who is feeling distressed directly or indirectly by this... Read more
VIU’s View Gallery hosts an exhibit featuring Nanaimo and mid-Island artists
October 10, 2023
The opening reception for OCTAD exhibit is Thursday, October 12 from 5 to 7 pm. Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) View Gallery is excited to host OCTAD, Art and Community, an exhibit featuring exciting new artwork from eight Nanaimo and mid-Island-based artists. The exhibit runs from October 12 to December 8. An opening reception takes place Thursday, October 12, from 5 to 7 pm. Everyone is... Read more