Being a VIU retiree has its advantages! Following are goods, services and opportunities available to VIU's retired employees.
Retiree Perks
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Activities
Grandkids U - add your name to the interest list to get signed up for Grandkids U, set to take place at the end of June. This program offers a great opportunity to connect and learn with your grandkids in a playful learning setting.
Arts + Entertainment
VIU's Milner Gardens and Woodland - become a member of the Gardens and enjoy benefits like discounted pricing for plants, gifts and special events.
Nanaimo Art Gallery - the Nanaimo Art Gallery in downtown Nanaimo offers VIU retirees 50% of their first year of membership. As a member you can expect:
- A monthly subscription to our electronic newsletter, keeping you up-to-date on our latest offerings and events
- 10% discount on tickets for special events and member rates for workshops and classes
- 10% discount on items in our Gallery Store (books excluded)
...and much more! Take advantage of these special member offers while supporting arts + culture, enter code VIU50 at check-out.
Charitable Giving + Philanthropy
Further Your VIU Legacy. Explore the many ways to give back to VIU:
- Make the gift of a lifetime -- let the VIU Foundation help you with information on Estate Planning
- Donate in-kind gift and equipment
- Create a scholarship or bursary opportunity to support VIU students
Visit Ways to Give for more information.
Health + Wellbeing
Mealime - Healthy eating made easy…with Mealime, an app that makes meal planning, food shopping and cooking healthy meals easier than ever. VIU retirees get a 40% discount on a Mealime Pro monthly subscription
VIU Gym - VIU retirees may, upon request, retain their University Gymnasium User Pass and associated services. Retired employees may renew this privilege annually for life!
Scholarly Activity + Engagement
ElderCollege - take or teach a course with VIU ElderCollege! Browse the latest Course Calendar - many courses fill up early, register in your chosen courses, and start your next educational adventure. Join the thousands of mid-Island residents who have benefited from VIU ElderCollege.
Access to Library Services - retired employees may retain their University Library privileges, exclusive of inter-library loan. Retirees electing this service can activate their cards at the Library Loans Desk and may renew this access privilege annually for life!
Academic Emeritus Designation - Retirees who served the University for a minimum of ten years may be nominated for Academic Emeritus designation. An Emeritus may act as a mentor to faculty and students; undertake research projects at VIU; assist with or collaborate on grant or funding applications; and present guest lectures, seminars, and workshops. For a full listing of activity examples as well as a listing of some of the privileges granted to Emeriti, over and above those provided by VIU to all retirees, please refer to Policy 92.02 - Academic Emeritus Designation. Nomination forms are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Do you have an advantage or opportunity you would like to share with the VIU retiree community? Contact Richard Horbachewski.
Explore Retired Employee Privileges
Curious what the policy and procedure look like for Retired Employee Privileges? In this procedure, you will find information about access to VIU IT Resources, Library Services and the gymnasium: