News Stories
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary and Public Sectors
March 1, 2021
WHAT: A panel discussion on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary and Public Sectors WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 1 – 2:30 pm WHERE: Zoom webinar In recent years, creating more inclusive and diverse environments to work, learn and study in has been a key focus – and ongoing struggle – for many post-secondary and public institutions and organizations. This work requires a deep... Read more
VIU, NIC and Tourism VI Partner on Virtual Networking Event
February 10, 2021
CONNECT, which aims to build connections between employers, industry professionals, students and faculty, takes place Wednesday, March 3 from 3-5 pm. Vancouver Island University (VIU) and North Island College (NIC) are partnering with Tourism Vancouver Island (TVI) for an engaging, informative and interactive virtual networking event. CONNECT will take place Wednesday, March 3 from 3-5 pm. The... Read more
VIU Alum Starts Award for Single Mothers
February 9, 2021
Receiving financial help changed Kyla Hanington’s life and the lives of her children when she was at university; now she wants to give back to families in similar situations. There were many times when Kyla Hanington was close to giving up on her university education. Every time this happened, the single mother of two received a timely scholarship, bursary or award that served as encouragement,... Read more
Speaker Addresses Racism in the BC Health-care Sector
February 3, 2021
WHAT: VIU’s Engaged Citizens Speaker Series WHEN: Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 6:30 – 8 pm WHERE: Zoom webinar Join Dawn Thomas Aa ap waa iik, Associate Deputy Minister for Indigenous Health with the BC Ministry of Health, who will be presenting An Island Response to In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care. The presentation will be followed by... Read more
VIU Joins MasterCard Foundation's Young Africa Works in Kenya Initiative
January 12, 2021
VIU collaborates with Kenyan partner college to establish new electrical trades training program. Vancouver Island University (VIU) has joined the Mastercard Foundation’s five-year Young Africa Works in Kenya-TVET initiative, which is focused on increasing the participation of young Kenyans, and women in particular, in workforce-relevant skills training programs that will result in dignified and... Read more
VIU Culinary Arts Program Donates Surplus Food to Salvation Army
December 10, 2020
Extra food prepared by students as part of their program is finding its way to the stomachs of people in need through charitable organization in Nanaimo. Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Culinary Arts program is donating the equivalent of about 200 meals every week to the Nanaimo Salvation Army New Hope Centre on Nicol Street. VIU’s hybrid model of education delivery has drastically reduced... Read more
Rick Hansen Foundation Funds Accessibility Projects at VIU Campuses
December 3, 2020
Accessibility upgrades aim to make VIU buildings in Nanaimo and Duncan accessible for everyone. Power door openers, wayfinding signage, grab bars in washrooms and plus size chairs are some of the improvements students and employees at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Nanaimo campus and the Cowichan Trades Centre are beginning to see thanks to funding from the BC Accessibility Grants Program... Read more
VIU Focuses Fundraising Campaign on Helping Students Impacted by Pandemic
November 13, 2020
The University’s seventh annual Giving Tuesday campaign, which runs from November 16 to December 1, will target supports for students impacted financially and mentally by COVID-19. Vancouver Island University (VIU) students, employees and community friends are teaming up to support our most vulnerable students on Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global movement for giving that falls on the... Read more
VIU Indigenous Speaker Shares a Story of Joy
November 12, 2020
Jesse Wente, an Anishinaabe writer, broadcaster, speaker and arts leader, shares his perspective on Canada’s truth and reconciliation process during VIU’s sixth annual Indigenous Speakers Series on Wednesday, November 25. Jesse Wente is taking a harm reduction approach to the truth and reconciliation process by amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples. The Anishinaabe writer, broadcaster,... Read more
VIU Seeking Feedback on Draft Strategic Plan
November 9, 2020
The University’s draft strategic plan, called A Different Kind of University, outlines a five-year vision and direction for VIU that builds on community input heard last spring and summer. Vancouver Island University (VIU) has developed a vision for the future it would like to see and is ready to hear if the vision resonates with community. A Different Kind of University is the name of VIU’s... Read more