UPDATE: COVID-19, March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020
As you may know, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. We wanted to clarify what that means for our community. Most importantly, the declaration of a pandemic does not change the risk within Canada, which remains low according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. So, for now, it is business as usual for our day-to-day operations, although we are... Read more
Creating Pathways For Students From Latin America
March 11, 2020
VIU expands its international presence with the opening of a new recruitment office in Quito, Ecuador. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is enriching its international student population with the opening of a recruitment office in Quito, Ecuador. “Reaching out to potential students across Latin America is a logical extension of what we have to offer,” says Bruce Condie, VIU’s Director of... Read more
COVID-19 Update
March 11, 2020
Since the last university-wide communication, numerous departments and faculties have been hard at work responding to and preparing for impacts of COVID-19. While the risk for Canada is low and we are not aware of any cases in our communities or on our campuses, the safety of the VIU community is our primary focus. The following information is being shared to keep employees and students well-... Read more
VIU Launches Strategic Planning Process
March 2, 2020
Titled The Future We Want to See, the process will help the University develop a strategic plan that will articulate VIU’s vision and direction as an institution. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is looking to engage students, employees and the wider community in a conversation about its future this spring. Over 2020 and 2021, the University is leading a strategic planning process titled The... Read more
Discovery Day and Skills Competition Bring Hundreds of High School Students to VIU
February 24, 2020
WHAT: Discovery Day 2020 and Skills BC Regional Competition at VIU WHEN: Thursday, February 27, 2020 WHERE: Nanaimo campus, various locations, see Campus Map While Vancouver Island University (VIU) students hit the books during reading break, more than 2,000 students from across the Island and Sunshine Coast will be taking their places on Thursday, February 27 for two popular annual events –... Read more
VIU Wins BC Top Employer Honours
February 24, 2020
Vancouver Island University (VIU) has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2020. This recognition is awarded from Canada’s Top 100 Employers, a national program to determine which employers lead their industries in offering an exceptional workplace experience. VIU won the BC Top Employer award with its first application to the program. The evaluation criteria for this recognition is based on... Read more
Volunteer for Tribal Journeys
February 10, 2020
Sent on behalf of Deborah Saucier, President and Vice-Chancellor Tribal Journeys is an annual celebration of Indigenous peoples and cultures throughout the Pacific Northwest. Canoe families travel in ocean-going canoes — many made of cedar and other traditional materials — from points throughout coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State and Oregon, and visit Indigenous communities... Read more
Provost and Vice-President Academic Hired at VIU
February 7, 2020
Key academic leadership role with University awarded to Dr. Carol Stuart Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to announce Dr. Carol Stuart has accepted the role of Provost and Vice-President Academic. Dr. Stuart will provide leadership and direction to the academy, ensuring VIU continues to achieve excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, and service. Dr. Stuart will work with... Read more
Integrated Engineering Technologist Program Now Being Offered at VIU
February 4, 2020
Vancouver Island University’s (VIU's) unique engineering diploma program combines mechanical, drafting and civil technologist training into one learning stream. People with a passion for engineering looking to enter the workforce after two-and-a-half years now have the option of taking Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) new Integrated Engineering Diploma. The diploma, which allows graduates to... Read more
New teaching network a win for ECEs, quality child care
February 3, 2020
Vancouver Island University (VIU) has received funding for two pedagogist positions to work with early childhood educators at select child care centres in Nanaimo and Cowichan, as well as students in the University's Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) program. "Thank you to the Ministry of Children and Family Development for funding this important initiative to introduce the new role of... Read more