Important update to how you communicate with students
As of August 1, 2026, VIU is communicating with students only using their MyVIU email addresses. Moving forward, you will only receive lists with that email address on it — no personal email address. Please remind students to check their MyVIU email accounts! Learn more about the MyVIU email accounts
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VIU News
Getting to Know You: Eric Sehn
Meet VIU's new Director of Continuing EducationFor nearly three decades, Eric Sehn has helped people learn new skills, advance their careers and connect with…
Giving youth a voice in Canada’s AI policies
VIU researcher Dr. Ajay Shrestha is studying how young people can help shape rules for artificial intelligence. AI, or artificial intelligence,…
Expanding skilled-trades training seats at Vancouver Island University
VIU is adding 64 new trades training seats in 2026-27. Vancouver Island University (VIU) will receive 64 new skilled-trades training seats as part of the Look…
VIU Employee Events
Aug
13
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma
MindSpring Webinar Trauma can be passed down through families, affecting individuals and communities across generations. Explore how trauma moves through…
Aug
18
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
MindSpring WebinarOf the major mental illnesses, borderline personality disorder is among the most stigmatized. Separate myths and facts and explore the signs…
Aug
19
Attachment Styles: How Relationships Are Shaped by Patterns of Safety, Stress and Communication
MindSpring WebinarLearn how attachment theory helps explain adult behavior in relationships, communication patterns, boundaries, and emotional reactions.…
Aug
19
Boundary IQ
MindSpring WebinarCreating and maintaining healthy boundaries can be a challenging task. Some people grew up in environments where setting boundaries was…
Aug
20
MindSpring Webinar - Workplace Violence & De-Escalation Techniques: Practical Approaches for Real-Life Scenarios
Most cases of workplace violence don’t begin with a violent act. Instead, they are the result of a series of aggressive behaviors that build up over time…
Recent Job Postings
Hul'qumi'num' Language Technician
Date posted: 30/Jul/2026
Department: Library Administration
Campus: Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: temporary part-time
OPPORTUNITY PROFILE: Provost and Vice-President Academic
Date posted: 13/Aug/2026
Department: Office of the Provost
Campus: Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: regular full-time