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VIU News
Media Highlights
It’s Black History Month at VIU, which includes art, music, poetry, author talks and much more. This month our experts are also putting the reconciliation…
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Joseph
From performing on Vancouver Island to bringing characters to life at sea, Michael Joseph’s journey is one powered by passion, hard work and a love for theatre…
VIU launches in-community delivery model for teacher education
Developed with funding from the provincial government, students will have the opportunity to learn to be teachers in their home community. Vancouver Island…
Recognizing Black History Month 2026
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the many accomplishments of Black people in our community, across Canada and around the globe. …
VIU Events
Feb
5
SEXPO: Where Education Meets Curiosity
SEXPO is an 18+ sex-positive, drop-in community event where education, curiosity, and connection come together in an inclusive, judgment-free space. Students…
Feb
5
Senate
The Senate is the academic governing body of Vancouver Island University. Senate is constituted under the University Act and is chaired by Interim President…
Feb
5
Portal Magazine's Bids & Beer Silent Auction
Join the Portal class for a silent auction fundraiser to help finance the magazine. There is no entry fee, but beer and bites are available at the…
Feb
6
VIU Student Spa Clinic
The VIU Student Spa Clinic located on Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus. Our clinic is a teaching facility, where students enrolled in the…