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VIU News
Alumni giving spotlight: Jake Lussier’s commitment to VIU students
A successful physiotherapist and business owner, Jake is helping students gain the same opportunities that shaped his own career. Jake Lussier credits the…
VIU news and experts: November 20, 2025
Removing barriers, electoral reform, training for newcomers to Canada and more. Small supports can make a big difference in a student’s life. A granola…
VIU in the news: October 28 to November 18, 2025
Supporting youth in sports, ultimate nationals and awareness about mental illness: here’s what VIU students and faculty are doing this month. Play it…
VIU Events
Nov
28
SafeTALK Workshop November 28, 2024
Attend the SafeTALK workshop on November 28, from 9 am to 1 pm and learn how to recognize and respond to signs of suicidal thoughts with confidence and…
Nov
28
Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series - "Two Truths and an AI"
Directed by Leon Potter, Professor of TheatreTwo and a half years ago, A. I. was an abstract concept which quickly escalated and has grown exponentially, but…
Nov
28
Craft & Connect at Shq'apthut
Craft & Connect at Shq’apthutFridays | 12 to 2 pmBring your beading, sewing, or any creative project and spend time connecting with community. Some…
Nov
28
Learn hul'q'umi'num'
Join us for a welcoming hour of introductory hul'q'umi'num' language and story at VIU Library. Anyone interested in listening, learning and speaking hul'q'umi…