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VIU News
VIU Giving Tuesday campaign aims to reduce financial barriers for students in need
VIU’s 13th annual campaign features an online auction and opportunities to have donations matched. Marissa (ḥayuxt̓in) Tom-Charlie is doing something she never…
Drawing on community resources to support people considering MAiD
Community engaged research is shaping tools to help people navigate local services. A Vancouver Island University (VIU) researcher is working with community…
Severe weather procedures at VIU
Get prepared by reading this message!As the days get shorter and colder, a reminder to our community that severe weather season is here. This means that…
The science of mass spectrometry at Vancouver Island University
How next-generation technology that saves lives is being developed by researchers at VIU. By Ursula Leonowicz, National Post. Reprinted with permission.…
VIU Events
Nov
4
Wellness Wednesday
Math Tutoring 10:00am - 2:00pm
Nov
4
Movement Moments
Move your body, Boost your Wellbeing!Meet us at the Welcome CentreConnect with others, take a break from routine and discover new ways to incorporate movement…
Nov
4
Municipal Pension Plan - Approaching Retirement
Explore key insights on retirement decisions, such as pension calculation, eligibility, choosing the best pension option, and more in this 75-minute webinar.…
Nov
4
BC Law Admissions Information Session
Are you looking to pursue your law degree in BC? Join this information session to learn about how you can best navigate BC Law Admissions from University…