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VIU News

VIU in the News October 10 to November 9, 2026

Foodie events, improving drug testing, our Mariners soccer teams are at nationals and raising money for students at risk of abandoning their studies. Here’s…

VIU launches micro-credential to strengthen early literacy teaching

Elementary school teachers can apply their learning directly in the classroom while working. Elementary school teachers can strengthen how they teach reading,…

“Any little bit helps”: VIU Biology profs share why they give

Drs. Eric Demers and Tim Goater have been donating to student scholarships for yearsWatching his students’ faces light up when they realize they’ve won a…

Indigenous speaker explores reconciliation through the power of song

VIU and CBC present the 12th annual Indigenous Speakers Series featuring Marion NewmanWhen: Wednesday, November 18, 2026Where: VIU’s Malaspina…

VIU Events

Nov
10

Municipal Pension Plan - Choosing your Pension Option

Explore key insights on selecting the best pension option, the retirement application process, and considerations for returning to work after collecting a…
Nov
10

Mindspring: Holiday Stress & Self-Care

The “most wonderful time of the year” doesn’t always feel that wonderful. Demands on our time and energy often leave us feeling tired, disappointed, and…
Nov
10

Natural Resource Bachelor degree transfer-in information session

For students who have, or are completing, a 2 year natural resource related program from elsewhere.
Nov
11

Mindspring: Communicating Clearly Under Stress: Strategies for Tough Conversations

When stress rises, communication often becomes challenging – people speak faster, listen less, and react more strongly than intended. In this course, you’ll…