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VIU News & Experts: February 14, 2025

February 15, 2025

Canada-US relations experts 🇨🇦🇺🇸 We know what is happening with our neighbour to the south is top of mind for everyone right now, and will be for quite some time. We have quite a few experts eager to chat about this topic. Read on to learn more.  Canada-US relations in the Trump 2.0 era From... Read more


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VIU News & Experts: February 5, 2025

February 5, 2025

The Black History Month edition In this issue of VIU news & experts:  Black History Month events and experts Weighing marmots in the wild Truck donation helps VIU heavy duty mechanic students Featured experts Black History Month experts Dr. Paul db Watkins, a VIU English Professor, has... Read more


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VIU Nanaimo campus on track to re-open today (February 5)

February 5, 2025

Update: February 5, 2025: VIU’s Nanaimo campus will re-open at noon today (Wednesday, February 5) after a severe weather closure. VIU’s Cowichan and tiwšɛmawtxʷ campuses are open as normal.  Buses are running this morning but there may be delays due to winter weather, check the BC Transit Alerts... Read more


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VIU Nanaimo campus re-opens February 5 at noon, other campuses open for regular hours

February 4, 2025

Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus will remain closed for the morning on Wednesday, February 5, re-opening at noon with classes resuming at 1 pm to allow ample time for students and instructors to return to campus safely.  The Cowichan and tiwšɛmawtxʷ campuses will re-open for regular... Read more




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Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book

Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) History Professor, recently released her latest book Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and...

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Chasing the total solar eclipse

Dr. Greg Arkos, a VIU Astronomy Professor, travelled to Mazatlán, Mexico to view the total solar eclipse. The eclipse crossed North America, passing over...

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How has VIU’s Portal magazine evolved over the years?

How did Portal magazine evolve from a black-and-white photocopied and stapled chapbook to a nationally distributed literary magazine?Joy Gugeler,...

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Tarah Dowling’s art captures the strength and resilience of Tuition Waiver students

Tarah Dowling created the art installation We Are the Change You Want to See, which she says gives a “brief glimpse into the world of living in foster care and...

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Help with job searches and events to de-stress 🧠

Are you thinking about what you want to do for work this summer or after graduating? The Career Studio has a ton of upcoming workshops on everything from...

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Black History Month at VIU

February is Black History Month – a time to celebrate the history, culture, diversity and achievements of Black people in Canada and recognize the...

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