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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Information Sessions
Are you interested in learning more about programs at Vancouver Island University? Join us for one of our information sessions.
Events Calendar
VIU's calendar for events is for students and the community. Things happening on-campus and online can all be found here.
Submit an Event
Have a VIU sponsored event happening soon? Students and Employees can submit events to the calendar.
VIU Events
OCTAD, Art and Community, Exhibition
VIU’s View Gallery is excited to host OCTAD, Art and Community, an exhibit featuring exciting new artwork from eight Nanaimo and mid-Island-based artists. The...
Shq'apthut Well-Being Wednesdays
Join us each week for Shq'apthut Well-Being Wednesdays in Bldg. 355 Room 211. Starting at 10am and ending at 2pm. Come enjoy Bannock Wednesday, see an...
Music Dept Term End Concerts
November 29th and 30th and April 3rd and 4th in the Malaspina Theatre VIU students enrolled in small and large ensembles, as well as choir and jazz choir...
OCTAD, Art and Community, Exhibition
VIU’s View Gallery is excited to host OCTAD, Art and Community, an exhibit featuring exciting new artwork from eight Nanaimo and mid-Island-based artists. The...
Christmas Campfire
Dress up in your best festive ski attire and join VIUSU for a campfire outside where there will be marshmallow roasting, live music, hot drinks, a food truck,...
Music Dept Term End Concerts
November 29th and 30th and April 3rd and 4th in the Malaspina Theatre VIU students enrolled in small and large ensembles, as well as choir and jazz choir...
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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.