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 @my.viu.ca email addresses — no personal email addresses. Please remind students to check their MyVIU email accounts! Learn more about the MyVIU email accounts
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VIU News
VIU offers free course on how to keep building materials out of landfills
Build skills, gain certifications and lead the change. Residents in the qathet region can build skills for new career opportunities through free…
New resource on democracy and public trust joins VIU
Dr. Daniel Westlake is working with the Network of Jarislowsky Chairs in Trust and Political Leadership Vancouver Island University has a new democracy…
Alumni spotlight on Mateo Kostering
Love of soccer leads to successful career off the pitch For Mateo Kostering, the path to post-secondary education started on the soccer field. …
VIU Employee Events
Oct
15
Provost's Circle - Cowichan
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…
Oct
15
Provost's Circle - Cowichan
Members of the VIU community are invited to join the “Provost’s Circle," an interactive opportunity to share your most valuable experiences at VIU and how you…
Oct
16
MindWell - When the Mind Won’t Slow Down
Racing thoughts, overstimulation, and mental exhaustion can disconnect us from the present moment. This class provides practical mindfulness tools to quiet…
Oct
16
Language in the Library
Coast Salish lands and communities are living libraries. From living libraries stem Indigenous language and story. Please join Canute Coleman, Cowichan, and…
Oct
19
Mindspring: Supporting Kids Through Challenging Divorce Situations
Discuss how to address parental arguments, absent parents, custody battles, children being caught in the middle, and safety concerns. Learn strategies to help…
Recent Job Postings
Instructor, Finance and Quantitative Methods
Date posted: 15/Oct/2026
Department: Finance and Quantitative Methods
Campus: Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: temporary part-time
Professor, Sociology
Date posted: 24/Sep/2026
Department: Sociology
Campus: Nanaimo and/or Cowichan *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: regular full-time