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Celebrated poet Stephen Collis to give the 2026 VIU Gustafson Lecture
Collis’ lecture is Thursday, October 22 from 7 to 8:30 pm at VIU Nanaimo’s campus. Renowned poet Stephen Collis is Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s)…
VIU invites public to free, all-ages community event
Spend a Saturday afternoon at the Nanaimo campus for VIU Fest. On Saturday, October 24, Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) biggest community festival…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day 2026
A message from VIU Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dennis JohnsonOn September 30, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and…
VIU Employee Events
Oct
7
Aging & Mental Health: Understanding Emotional Well-Being, Connection, and Support in Later Life
Aging brings meaningful strengths—wisdom, perspective, and resilience—but it can also introduce emotional challenges that are often misunderstood or overlooked…
Oct
7
Understanding Anxiety
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life, but anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. Learn what causes anxiety disorders and the types of…
Oct
8
Workplace Bullying: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Hurts
This session helps participants clearly understand what workplace bullying looks like, how it differs from normal conflict or feedback, and why it can be so…
Oct
8
Thanks Giving
Join us in the Upper Cafeteria B300 for a mouthwatering Thanks Giving Lunch on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 11:30-1. Only $15 for Roast Turkey with all the…
Oct
8
Provost's Circle - tiwšɛmawtxʷ
Please join us for Provost’s Circle. These gatherings are a chance to share your experiences at VIU, and, equally, to reflect together on how those…
Recent Job Postings
Professor, Child and Youth Care (Updated)
Date posted: 30/Jul/2026
Department: Child and Youth Care
Campus: Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: regular full-time
Professor, Math (Updated)
Date posted: 17/Sep/2026
Department: Math
Campus: Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: regular full-time