Announcements

BC Government Announcement: Additional Trades Seats Support VIU Students

April 20, 2016

An additional 96 trades seats will give Vancouver Island University (VIU) students access to training in a variety of in-demand occupations in a range of sectors that support the provincial economy. Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson made the announcement during a visit to the Nanaimo campus of VIU. During his visit, Wilkinson also had the opportunity to see trades training... Read more


Prayer Pole And Warrior Canoe Raised In Memory Of Coast Salish Veterans

April 1, 2016

Veterans from both sides of the border gather to celebrate unity and honour the fallen with master works that will become permanent part of VIU campus Following a history-making event last November honouring Coast Salish veterans from both sides of the border, Vancouver Island University (VIU) today raised a veterans’ prayer pole and warrior canoe in remembrance of Coast Salish veterans who... Read more


VIU's Spring Break Days Gives New Students A Feel For University Life

March 9, 2016

Annual event introduces new students to Nanaimo Campus  It’s time once again to come on out and get a taste of the university experience while exploring opportunities at Vancouver Island University (VIU) during the 2016 Spring Break Days. The event is held so all those students who have applied to come to VIU can settle their nerves and get comfortable with their new school. From March 14-18 and... Read more


VIU Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series Looks at the Legacy of Canada's Residential Schools

February 16, 2016

First Nations Studies professor Laura Meijer Drees examines impacts of residential schools and TRC’s final report The mandate was clearly laid out when Canada’s Residential School system was envisioned: “Eliminate parental involvement in the intellectual, cultural and spiritual development of Aboriginal children.” The fact a system founded on such a principle wasn’t completely torn down for... Read more


Student Fee Implementation

January 26, 2016

Updated March 11, 2016   At its February 2016 meeting, the VIU Board of Governors approved a Student Services Fee in order to provide new benefits for students in three tangible areas: health and well-being, experiential learning, and access to technology. The Student Services Fee will allow VIU to provide services and supports for students that are comparable not only with universities in B.C... Read more