Welcome to the Events calendar! This is your guide to what’s happening at VIU, from lectures and plays, to Mariners games and guest speakers. VIU students and employees can submit their events at the tab below. If you need to make any changes, simply email info@viu.ca with the change and we'll make sure your event is updated!
We also have a series of info sessions for both parents and students, and webinar information about specific programs.
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VIU Events
Run, Walk, Wheel Program
Join us for an 8-week walking, wheeling, learntorun program. Everyone is welcome. All levels. Prizes to be won and there will be a community celebration at the...
Why Algorithms are as Foundational as Physics
Part of the S&T Community Lecture Series, presented by Gara Pruesse, VIU Computer Science Professor. Computer Science student Ethan Posner will present "...
VIU Engineering Transfer Programs - Info Night
Meet with instructors and tour VIU's Engineering facilities.
Nursing Unit Assistant Program Information Session
Come to our information session to learn more about our Nursing Unit Assistant Program. Become part of the non-clinical health care team, working in a fast...
Student Life Session
At the Student Life Sessions we cover all the basics about student activities and resources. We'll also answer your questions about what it's like to be a...
Scenes from the Nanaimo Indian Hospital: Reawakening Hul’q’umin’um’, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwak’wala Languages
Dr. Laura Cranmer of ‘Namgis and Haida descent, an Indian hospital and residential school survivor, wrote “Scenes from the Nanaimo Indian Hospital” based on...
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Speaker Series
Vancouver Island University organizes several annual speaker series as well as visiting guest lectures, one-off talks and other speaker events of interest to the wider public. Learn more and view the upcoming calendar on our Speaker Series website.