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VIU News
Alumni spotlight: Lisa Leclerc
Lisa Leclerc’s career in education was shaped by her time at Vancouver Island University. While completing her Bachelor of Education and then her Master of…
VIU hosting series of public research seminars
What: Research Seminar SeriesWhen: Various dates throughout February and March Where: VIU Nanaimo campus, Deep Bay Marine Field Station,…
From the classroom to COP: A VIU prof writes about climate talks
Dr. Lauren Touchant co-edits book analyzing impact of conferencesSince the first annual meeting 30 years ago, the United Nations Climate Change Conferences (…
Breaking barriers in skilled trades education
VIU MBA grad Caitlin Hartigan’s path to becoming the youngest female Dean of Trades in CanadaVIU Master of Business Administration graduate Caitlin…
VIU Events
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SafeTALK Workshop Jan 30, 2026
In SafeTALK you will learn how to reach out to someone thinking about suicide and help them keep safe by promptly connecting them to further support. …
Jan
30
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
30
Learn hul'q'umi'num'
Coast Salish lands and communities are living libraries. From living libraries stem Indigenous language and story. Please join Jane Alcorn, Penelakut, and…
Jan
30
VIU Mariners Volleyball
Get ready for a weekend of volleyball rivalries as the Mariners welcome the Douglas College Royals (New Westminster, BC) to town!With plenty of recent history…