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VIU News
VIU launches campaign to remove financial barriers to post-secondary education
The Ripples of Change campaign aims to raise $2 million for student scholarships, awards and bursaries by Spring 2027. Vancouver Island University…
Basketball nationals, tire toxin research and Skills Canada competitions
VIU news and experts for February 27, 2026This week, we are highlighting research to save salmon from toxic chemicals and a competition that showcases the…
VIU in the news: February 13 to 26, 2026
From reflecting on many sports achievements, to medals at Skills Canada competitions and a prestigious City of Nanaimo award, here's how VIU employees and…
Love, laughter and swordplay take the stage in VIU Theatre’s Cyrano de Bergerac
The play runs from March 5 to 14 in the Malaspina Theatre. The story of a poet whose wit and courage helps him navigate love, friendship and rivalry…
VIU Events
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Smart Devices, Smarter Privacy: A Youth-Centered Privacy-by-Design Workshop
Smart Devices, Smarter Privacy: A Youth-Centered Privacy-by-Design Workshop📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 8:30–10:00 a. m. (PST) 📍 Madrona Room (Building 305…
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OE Week: Book Fair
Join us for Open Education Week! We're having an OER Book Fair! On Tues Mar 3, we are going to have a book fair and prizes at the Upper Cafeteria from 11:…
Mar
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Provost's Circle
Please join us for Provost’s Circle. These gatherings are a chance to share your experiences at VIU, and, equally, to reflect together on how those…
Mar
3
VIU Culinary Arts Info Session
Join us for an exciting information session to learn more about the Culinary Arts at Vancouver Island University in Cowichan & Nanaimo, BC! Discover…