Severe Weather Week February 11 to 15, 2019
February 14, 2019
Vancouver Island University experienced an unusual weather event this week, during which we saw classes cancelled three days in a row. The decision to close is never taken lightly and is driven by the safety of our employees and students, which is our first priority. We want to send out a HUGE thank you to our facilities employees who have been working hard to clear the grounds and make our... Read more
VIU Launches Campaign to Help Complete New Buildings and Support Students
February 14, 2019
Imagine VIU is a campaign to equip and complete the three new facilities at the Nanaimo Campus – the Centre for Health and Science; the Marine, Automotive and Trades Complex; and District Geo-Exchange Energy System – and support the students who will be learning in these new facilities. Three exciting new projects are expanding opportunities available to students at Vancouver Island University... Read more
Planned IT Outage Updates
February 7, 2019
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019 IT OUTAGE This is the next phase of VIU’s Information Technology Services (ITS) Network Remediation Project (NRP) to upgrade our network and provide significant benefit to all employees and students. Sunday, February 10, 8 am – 12 noon only The following are UNAVAILABLE Internet access (External Websites) from all campuses Wireless from regional... Read more
Update on Information Technology Outage: VIU Technology Back Online
January 20, 2019
IMPORTANT NOTICE: VIU technology is back online as of 2:30 pm, January 20, 2019 Thank you for your patience while VIU’s Information Technology Services (ITS) completed the network remediation planned for this outage. Our technicians, vendors and many others from the VIU community have worked through the weekend to complete this portion of the Network Remediation Project. All VIU technology... Read more
VIU Awards Honorary Degree to a Pioneer in the Field of Social Isolation and Connectedness
January 18, 2019
“There is no other, the other is only ever us,” is the underlying theme in Kim Samuel’s work about connectedness and acknowledging humanity and our entitlement to be treated with love and respect. Kim Samuel, Founder of the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness (SCSC), is unwavering in her advocacy for human rights and inclusive policy change. Her life’s work has focused on the power of social... Read more
Coastal Communities Buoyed by New Fish-Health Lab
January 14, 2019
Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training News Release Communities dependent on fisheries are getting help in protecting British Columbia's fish stocks through the new, provincially funded Centre for Innovation in Fish Health at Vancouver Island University (VIU). “Our coastal communities depend on healthy fish stocks for their economic, social and spiritual well-being. For too long, the... Read more
Complete Information Technology Infrastructure Outage, January 19 and 20, 2019
January 14, 2019
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All VIU technology will be SHUT DOWN and UNAVAILABLE January 19 and 20 VIU’s technology infrastructure is in need of significant improvement, remediation and renewal. The University’s Information Technology Services (ITS) department is moving forward with a major Network Remediation Project (NRP). This NRP will bring significant improvements to VIU’s technology infrastructure,... Read more
AURORA Employee Recruitment System Go-Live
December 20, 2018
The AURORA team has been working hard to get the first system of the project to go live. After a year of careful planning, configuration and testing the Employee Recruitment System is ready to launch on January 3, 2019. Information sessions were held for all who were interested in November and December to introduce the changes. Training has been or will be scheduled for those who will have direct... Read more
Milner Gardens & Woodland Lights up for the Holidays
November 23, 2018
Live holiday music, thousands of dazzling lights, sweet treats, a Teddy Bear cottage and visits with Santa Claus are just a few of the reasons families and community members will enjoy a visit to Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Milner Gardens & Woodland in Qualicum Beach this December. Be sure to check out the display of delightful gingerbread houses created by VIU’s Professional Baking... Read more
Douglas White III Speaks on Re-Imagining Reconciliation in VIU's Indigenous Speakers Series
November 16, 2018
Douglas White III Kwul’a’sul’tun learned how to fight at a young age. Early on in life, he recognized that there is animosity in the world towards Indigenous peoples and issues. It highlighted for him the importance of learning to stand up for himself and others in different ways. White will be sharing his story during Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) fourth annual Indigenous Speakers Series... Read more