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VIU Quick Facts

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VIU News

Jan. 18, 2020: VIU Nanaimo campus and GR Paine CLOSED

January 18, 2020: Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, G.R. Paine Horticultural Centre, and Deep Bay Marine Field Station are CLOSED for the day...

VIU Receives $300,000 to Research Norovirus Contamination of Oysters

Research project focuses on helping the BC shellfish industry to forecast, manage and prevent risks to human health and multi-million-dollar losses associated...

Jan. 17, 2020: ALL VIU LOCATIONS OPEN

Friday, January 17, 2020: All VIU campuses (Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River) and the Parksville/Qualicum Centre are open today, Friday, January 17, for...

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VIU Events

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VIU Mariners "Making Some Noise" For Mental Health

Join the Mariners on January 18th and "Make Some Noise" for Mental Health. Bring your noisemakers and wear blue, games are at 1/3pm for Volleyball vs Douglas...

Jan

Back to School/Bundle Sale

From January 2 – 24, the Campus Store will be offering special prices on all your back to school supplies and great deals on selected VIU apparel — like our...

Jan

Dictionary Sale

From January 2 – 24, the Campus Store will be selling all dictionaries for 20% off!

Jan

Financial Literacy Fair

Visit the Financial Literacy Fair and learn about financial aid resources, scholarships and awards, career opportunities and various community supports....

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Eric Friesen

“All the professors in my department know me by name and have shown a genuine interest in not only teaching me, but helping me succeed. I would say that the teachers I’ve had have been more mentors than professors. It feels like everyone is there because they love science and it creates a wonderful atmosphere that makes good academic communication so incredibly easy. The professors taking a personal interest in the students, being approachable, and most importantly being passionate about biology has truly made me feel like my education matters to them.”

Bachelor of Science, Biology

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