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Extreme Science: The Virtual Edition
Series of videos showcase daring and exciting physics and chemistry experiments
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University Scholars Shed Light on the Need to Broaden Social Work Education
VIU professor wants social work education to include more world views and local parenting models.
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Community Vision: Poet Sings Song about being Black in Nanaimo
VIU Creative Writing and Journalism Professor Sonnet L’Abbé’s song commissioned for REIMAGINE Nanaimo campaign.
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Community Vision: Illustrator Shares Hope for Better Future
VIU Graphic Design Professor Sebastian Abboud’s artwork commissioned for REIMAGINE Nanaimo campaign.
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Speaker Addresses Indigenous-specific Racism in the Health-care Sector
An Engaged Citizens Speaker Series event
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A Bright Idea for Boosting Student Engagement in a Virtual World
VIU’s Physics, Engineering and Astronomy department has created its first lightboard.
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A Story of Joy: Reducing the Harm so we can Heal
VIU's sixth annual Indigenous Speakers Series keynote presentation and discussion
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Ask Me Anything Virtual Guest Speaker Series
Are you interested in having a scientist or mathematician visit your class and tell your students all about the projects and research they are working on? VIU professors and student researchers in our Faculty of Science and Technology are excited to share their knowledge, experience and passions with your students via virtual classroom visits. Parents homeschooling their children may also be able to take advantage of this exciting new series. This free service comes with only one catch – be sure to bring some questions for our speaker to answer!
VIU Virtual Events
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Apr06
VIU CETP Entrepreneur Show 2023
This virtual event is dedicated to showcasing the newest entrepreneurial ventures that have emerged from VIU’s Cooperative Entrepreneurship Training Program (...
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Apr15
Space and Time: Beyond Flatland
VIU ElderCollege presents Space and Time: Beyond Flatland part of our Saturday Speaker Series - Space And Beyond... Concepts of space and time put forward...
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Apr21
Research Ethics Board (REB) Information Session for Faculty and Students
This online workshop is intended for those engaging in research involving human participants. The session will cover REB jurisdiction, key concepts, and REB...
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Apr21
19th Annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival
Happening on April 21st & 22nd, 2023, at the Malaspina Theatre, for the first time, the 2023 VISFF will be both in person and online. Each program will...
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Apr24
Information Session (online) for Office Administration Program
Zoom Meeting Passcode: 580163Join the chair of the Office Administration program to learn about our 10-month Office Administration program and see how it leads...