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
A RockVIU 2026 thank you
A message from the Centre for Experiential Learning and Student EngagementOn Tuesday, September 8, more than 1,400 students flooded VIU's Nanaimo campus for…
Alumni spotlight on Laura Mercer
A career built one opportunity at a timeDon’t be afraid to take opportunities, says Vancouver Island University (VIU) alum Laura Mercer. Laura seized…
VIU News & Experts: September 1, 2026
Back to school expertsOn September 8, hundreds of new students will get to know the campus, other students and meet their profs at RockVIU new student…
VIU Employee Events
Sep
23
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize your own emotions and how other people feel, and use this information to understand behavior and guide…
Sep
23
The Psychology of People-Pleasing
People pleasing is a tendency to prioritize others' needs over your own, even at the expense of your own health, safety, and well-being. It can be a response…
Sep
24
Understanding Family Reactions to Mental Illness
Understanding why people experience things differently can help to ease tension & increase acceptance. Discuss the caregiving experience, the stages of…
Sep
28
Municipal Pension Plan - Approaching retirement
Explore key insights on retirement decisions, such as pension calculation, eligibility, choosing the best pension option and more. The decisions you make about…
Sep
29
Understanding Social Anxiety
It's normal to feel nervous in some social situations, but for people with social anxiety disorder everyday interactions cause intense feelings of anxiety and…
Recent Job Postings
Limited Term Contract Instructor, Sociology
Date posted: 22/Sep/2026
Department: Sociology
Campus: Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: temporary part-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