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Events

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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Are you interested in learning more about programs at Vancouver Island University? Join us for one of our information sessions.

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Events Calendar

VIU's calendar for events is for students and the community. Things happening on-campus and online can all be found here.

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Have a VIU sponsored event happening soon?  Students and Employees can submit events to the calendar.

VIU Events

Mar
27

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...

Mar
27

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 "...

Mar
27

VIU Engineering Transfer Programs - Info Night

Meet with instructors and tour VIU's Engineering facilities.

Mar
27

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...

Mar
27

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...

Mar
28

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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Adventures in Mind - Cultural Czechia: Sept 10 - Oct 3, 2023

Adventures in Mind is VIU's educational travel program for the community. It will appeal to life-long learners who are...

New Food Security Program: Give a Meal

Access to quality, nutritious food is fundamental to human existence. That’s why Ancillary Services and ...

#MyVIU photo contest

Show us your VIU for the chance to win a $100 gift card to the Campus Store We want to see VIU through your lens: Your...

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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.