Proof that the sun does visit campus, just not today 🌦️ Swipe through for some blue-sky motivation to get you through this rainy day!
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Thank you to VIU's Positive Space Alliance for organizing a Transgender Day of Visibility celebration for our community today! Thank you as well to everyone who joined us, and to those who shared songs, poems and skits! #VIUniversity #MyVIU #TDoV
VIU’s CREATE Conference (Mar 30–Apr 2) showcases hundreds of student-led projects across disciplines, celebrating research, creativity, and innovation. Free to attend! Learn more: news.viu.ca/viu-students...
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VIU's Spring Career Fair was a hit! Thank you to everyone who came out, connected with employers, asked questions and explored new possibilities. We hope you discovered fresh ideas, leads and next steps for your career journey.
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Our VIU Mariners are going for gold! Both VIU basketball teams play for CCAA–ACSC national titles this Saturday, March 21 after big semifinal wins on Thursday — women in Montreal (62–56) and men at home (81–60)! 💙💛 Let’s cheer our Mariners to victory! 🏆
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VIU researcher Trevor Wideman is exploring how municipalities can better respond to BC’s toxic drug crisis by bridging gaps between health care and housing systems in smaller cities. Read more about his work: bit.ly/3PKX2lp
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Good luck to the VIU Kinesiology students heading to Ontario this week to compete at the Kin Games, a national event that tests students’ knowledge, teamwork, athleticism, dance and spirit. Learn more: news.viu.ca/blog/buildin...
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Almost half a million dollars will support students at Vancouver Island University facing financial hardship. VIU's 12th annual Giving Tuesday campaign raised $339,000, and matching funds brought the total to $481,000: bit.ly/4q5T0RF #VIUniversity #GivingTuesdayCA
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More support for students at VIU! 🎓
100 new awards + increased funding for 300+ existing ones = $3M helping students stay in school and succeed. 💙
Learn more: news.viu.ca/new-donor-su...
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Join us on Monday, September 29 for VIU's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day event. A commemorative walk will take place in the quad at 9 am with ceremony and activities to follow in the Malaspina Theatre.
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How nature soothes, talking about men's mental health, hiking a local geological phenomenon and more. What made the news over the past two weeks at VIU: news.viu.ca/viu-news-jun... #VIUniversity #MyVIU #cdnpse #bcspe
Anyone who’s hiked or biked Nanaimo’s Extension Ridge Trail is familiar with the Abyss. This long, deep crack is found in otherwise solid sandstone conglomerate bedrock. VIU Earth Sciences Professor Tim Stokes spoke with the Bulletin about this geological peculiarity: bit.ly/3GxhiTs #VIUniversity
Outdoor spaces are scientifically proven to soothe the nervous system—and quickly. VIU Environmental Psychology expert Dr. Lindsay McCunn breaks down why for Yoga Journal: www.yogajournal.com/meditation/c... #VIUniversity #VIUExperts #MyVIU #EnvironmentalPsychology
Congrats to VIU alum @tchadasleo.bsky.social on publishing a book! Xwemalhkwu Hero Stories is a graphic novel featuring stories by Valen Onstine, Alina Pete & Gord Hill, edited by Tchadas. The public book launch takes place Thursday, May 8 in Shq’apthut. Learn more: bit.ly/3YYmk1i #VIUniversity
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May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. VIU Acting President Emily Huner and Dr. David Paterson, Associate Vice-President of Diversity, Equity and Human Rights, share some words of support and resources to mark this important month: news.viu.ca/may-asian-he...
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