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VIU News
VIU in the news: January 1 to February 9, 2026
Trust in the reconciliation process, Black History Month events and fascinating fog. What VIU experts are speaking to media about this month. Black…
A message of support following the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge
Dear VIU community, I’m writing with a heavy heart after learning of the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge yesterday February 10. It is difficult…
Saving salmon and keeping the romance alive
VIU news and experts for February 5, 2026It’s Black History Month at VIU, which includes art, music, poetry, author talks and much more. This month our…
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Joseph
From performing on Vancouver Island to bringing characters to life at sea, Michael Joseph’s journey is one powered by passion, hard work and a love for theatre…
VIU Events
Feb
14
VIU Mariners Volleyball
Don’t miss the final VIU Mariners volleyball home games of the 2025-26 regular season as we host the Columbia Bible College Bearcats (Abbotsford, BC)!Our women…
Feb
15
Station Booked for VIU Post-Secondary Programs
St Mary's University
Feb
17
Dispersed Teacher Education program Information Session
VIU’s Faculty of Education is launching a new teacher education program in September 2026. Graduates of the Dispersed Teacher Education Program (DTEP) earn an…
Feb
18
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…