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VIU News
VIU in the news: September 1 to 15, 2025
Naloxone training, forest bathing, the Interim President on his VIU mandate and when teasing isn’t very funny. VIU in the news for the past two weeks:Nursing…
A Conversation with Marie Wilson – 10 Years After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The public is invited to a free community event of learning and reflection. The Tla’amin Nation, City of Powell River, qathet Regional District, Vancouver…
Safeguarding the next generation in the age of AI
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada is supporting Dr. Ajay Shrestha’s research into how young people interact with smart devices. Smart…
VIU in the news: August 17 to 30
AI literacy, algae blooms and oyster illness, here's how VIU experts are making the news: Welcoming new studentsNew students were welcomed to our Nanaimo…
VIU Events
Sep
18
St’le’shun: A Gathering for Indigenous Students
You’re Invited! Join us for St’le’shun (Invitation) – a special gathering to honour and uplift Indigenous students at Vancouver Island University. Rooted…
Sep
19
Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series
Eliza GardinerThe Arts and Humanities Colloquium series returns this September 19, from 10 am to 11:30 am, in Malaspina Theatre! Eliza Gardiner, Professor…
Sep
19
Nature Wander at Buttertubs Marsh Park
Join us for a walk or roll through Buttertubs Marsh Park. Along the way, stop at stations hosted by local partner organizations, offering activities like…
Sep
20
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BCIA Meeting