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From the President’s Desk: Celebrating Pride Month at VIU

June is Pride Month in Nanaimo and at Vancouver Island University – a time to celebrate the strength, diversity and contributions of two-spirit, lesbian, gay,…
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From the president's desk: Leadership search update

An update from Interim President Dr. Dennis JohnsonI am writing to share an update on several important leadership searches that will be moving forward…
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VIU professor’s Canada Research Chair funding renewed to support Indigenous language reawakening through research

Dr. Amanda Wager has also received $60,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to support her researchA project at Vancouver Island University (VIU)…
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Nursing students at VIU demystify health with radio show

A Sound Constitution separates fact from fictionBy Ursula Leonowicz  •  Postmedia Content Works, reprinted from the National PostOne vital skill…

VIU Events

Jun
1

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program Information Session

Learn about the benefits of earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at VIU. Session includes:available majorsadmission requirementswhat to expect…
Jun
1

Pride Month flag raising

Join the Positive Space Alliance to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month by raising the Pride flag in the RBC Plaza starting at 12:15 pm on Monday, June 1.…
Jun
1

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program Information Session

A VIU MBA connects you to more opportunities to build the in-demand skills you need to thrive in tomorrow’s business landscape. VIU offers the most technology…
Jun
2

VIU Culinary Arts Info Session

Join us for an exciting information session to learn more about the Culinary Arts at Vancouver Island University in Cowichan & Nanaimo, BC! Discover…