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VIU News
Getting to Know You: VIU Facilities Maintenance team
What they do, what makes their work rewarding and how to connect with themEvery day, Vancouver Island University’s Facilities Maintenance Team plays a vital…
From the President’s Desk: Welcome to the 2026 Spring Semester
Dear VIU community,Happy New Year, and welcome to the start of the 2026 Spring Semester at Vancouver Island University. I hope everyone had a safe and restful…
Rear-VIU Mirror
From the world’s largest Nanaimo bar, to marmot research, to preparing Canada’s next generation of political leaders, it was another busy year in the media for…
Alumni Spotlight: Joy Wilson
Exploring her passion for global educationJoy Wilson’s path is evidence of the many places a teaching career can take you. Over the past 15 years, she…
VIU Events
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Online and In-person Tutoring
Are you a VIU international or an English language learner student? Book a free 30 to 60-minute in-person or online tutoring session with International…
Jan
9
Craft & Connect
Drop in for a relaxed afternoon of creativity and community. Low-key beading, good conversation, and community. Drop in anytime, work on your own project, or…
Jan
9
Pep Rally
Get ready to bring the energy! The Frost Pep Rally, hosted by the VIU Mariners varsity athletics and the VIU Students' Union, will be packed with spirit and…
Jan
9
VIU Mariners Basketball
The spring semester kicks off with a gigantic basketball matchup as the Mariners host the Columbia Bible College Bearcats (Abbotsford, BC). On the women’s side…