Indigenous Students

VIU offers culturally appropriate supports to help Indigenous students feel connected and at home.

VIU Fest

Join us October 5 for a free community event showcasing the best VIU has to offer.

Free upgrading support

Pathways offers free supports for students upgrading high school courses and for ESL students.

VIU News

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5 Questions with Dr. Carolyn Swanson

Dr. Carolyn Swanson is a VIU professor and chair of the Philosophy department. She also runs marathons – and she’s fast. Based on her time in last year’s Royal...

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Fostering respectful dialogue: A message on neutrality and inclusivity at VIU

A message from Dr. Deborah Saucier, VIU President and Vice-Chancellor  Dear VIU community,  In the past year, requests have increased for universities to take...

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Life’s unexpected realities explored in VIU Theatre department’s studio play – Tough

What: Tough – VIU Theatre department’s studio play When: October 3 to 5 Where: VIU’s Mike Taugher Studio (Building 330, Room 109), Nanaimo campus Friends Tina...

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VIU Events

Sep
26

Orange Shirt Day Events at Cowichan campus

On behalf of the Cowichan campus Elders-in-Residence and administration, join us on Thursday, September 26 for Orange Shirt Day to honour and acknowledge…

Sep
27

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day

Please join us as we gather to remember, honour and respect every child who didn't come home, every residential school survivor, and their families and…

Sep
27

From Idea to Impact

Engaging Students in the Research ProcessVIU students engage in research in many ways: from fieldwork to classwork, from down the hall to across the globe.…

Sep
28

VIU Mariners Soccer

The VIU Mariners continue their PACWEST soccer season with important games against conference rivals, Douglas College Royals!Last season, the Mariners women's…

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