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VIU News

Alumni giving spotlight: Jake Lussier’s commitment to VIU students

A successful physiotherapist and business owner, Jake is helping students gain the same opportunities that shaped his own career. Jake Lussier credits the…

VIU news and experts: November 20, 2025

Removing barriers, electoral reform, training for newcomers to Canada and more.  Small supports can make a big difference in a student’s life. A granola…

VIU in the news: October 28 to November 18, 2025

Supporting youth in sports, ultimate nationals and awareness about mental illness: here’s what VIU students and faculty are doing this month.  Play it…

VIU Events

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VIU Light Up

Get ready to kick off the holiday season at VIU Light Up, a warm, inclusive Winter Market–style event that brings together students, staff, and faculty for an…
Dec
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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…
Dec
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Bannock Making

Join us Wednesdays at 9 am in the kitchen at Shq’apthut (Building 170) for Bannock Making! Come and learn how to make bannock, or bring your own recipe to bake…
Dec
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Yoga at Shq'apthut

Join us for relaxing yoga sessions led by Taylor in the Ceremonial Room at Shq’apthut. Take a mindful break to stretch, breathe and reconnect. Dates: …