General

Mar
19
When: Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Cowichan Campus

Are you ready to turn your love for building into a rewarding career? Vancouver Island University offers a 30 week program in Carpentry. Learn hands on from our experienced instructors, as we take our learning into the shop, and build in community. If you'd like to hear more about our program join us for a free info session at VIU's Cowichan Campus on Tuesday, March 19th at 6 pm in the Theatre -...


Mar
20
When: Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Nanaimo Campus

Join the Positive Space Alliance for a casual drop-in social. Hang out, chat, or play some games!


Mar
22
When: Friday, Mar 22, 2024, 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Nanaimo Campus

Curious about what's in store for you at VIU? Join us for a day to find out what to expect as a VIU Science & Technology student.• Attend a class. • Tour the campus and laboratories. • Have lunch with faculty and leaders of student clubs. • Learn about supports and services for students.Bring your family along. Lunch will be provided. If you can’t stay for the entire day, that’s OK! Come for...


Mar
22
When: Friday, Mar 22, 2024, 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Nanaimo Campus

Coast Salish lands and communities are living libraries. From living libraries stem Indigenous language and story. Please join VIU Library to learn together from living libraries for a welcoming hour of introductory hul'q'umi'num' language and story. Anyone interested in listening, learning and speaking hul'q'umi'num' is welcome to register and attend these sessions.


Mar
27
When: Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024, 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Cowichan Campus

The HealthyU nursing students are excited to offer naloxone training sessions at the Cowichan campus on March 27 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in Bldg 700 / Room 255. What to expect: • Recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose. • Know how to respond. • Engage in hands-on training to learn how to administer naloxone. • Leave with your own naloxone kit and the confidence to use it.


Mar
27
When: Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Online/Virtual

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 paced environment and rewarding career that is in high demand. This program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills required to work as a Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA) or Hospital Unit Coordinator. As a NUA, you will perform a variety of...


Mar
27
When: Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024, 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Nanaimo Campus

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 student at VIU.


Mar
28
When: Thursday, Mar 28, 2024, 11:00AM - 4:30PM
Milner Gardens and Woodland

Spot the Bunnies hiding throughout the Gardens for an Easter Treat!Dates: March 28th - 31st, 2024. Admission: 11:00am - 4:30pm with viewing until 5:00pm Cost: $10/Adult, $6/Youth, Children (12 and under), Milner Members and current VIU students are FREEPick up a bunny trail activity sheet at the Welcome Centre with clues to help you complete tasks and spot the bunnies hiding through the winding...


Mar
28
When: Thursday, Mar 28, 2024, 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Off Campus

This talk will briefly trace the origins of the biophilic city concept, its rationale, and its benefits for people and nature. It will look at examples of where the concept has been applied, how it relates to the Nanaimo Re-imagined City Plan, and will pose discussion questions regarding the extent to which Nanaimo already contains biophilic city elements, and what more can be done to enhance...


Mar
29
When: Friday, Mar 29, 2024, 11:00AM - 4:30PM
Milner Gardens and Woodland

Spot the Bunnies hiding throughout the Gardens for an Easter Treat!Dates: March 28th - 31st, 2024. Admission: 11:00am - 4:30pm with viewing until 5:00pm Cost: $10/Adult, $6/Youth, Children (12 and under), Milner Members and current VIU students are FREEPick up a bunny trail activity sheet at the Welcome Centre with clues to help you complete tasks and spot the bunnies hiding through the winding...