VIU Foundation

A big thank you to @WMBritishCo, who recently donated four trucks to VIU’s Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program! The donation enables students to work on modern trucks – previously much of the equipment students learned on was more than 25 years old. @GiveToVIU

“I’ve gained so much confidence in my abilities and my ability to problem solve and it’s all because of the students that were around me," says Alex Bhargava. Read his story @ blogs.viu.ca/blog/lighting-s…

A Vancouver Island University video memorial project that tells the story of Nanaimo soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First and Second World Wars will be displayed across the city until November 11. Learn more about #Nanaimo Remembers: bit.ly/48uYNbK

Joe Clark, a VIU Biology student, is working with the Nanaimo Area Land Trust on a research project on coastal cutthroat trout. The species has become harder to find in Nanaimo’s Walley Creek. Read the article by @JessicaRDurling in the @NanaimoBulletin bit.ly/4esPJq9

Join us for a talk by Dr. Yoichi Mukai introducing two VIU linguistic initiatives: the Linguistic Research Lab and “Linguistics of the Day” in our linguistics courses. Mukai's Colloquium talk is on Oct. 18, 10 am at Malaspina Theatre. Learn more @ events.viu.ca/theatre/all-th…

Join us for VIU Fest! This event features fun for the whole family: 🏰 Kid-friendly activities 👜 Local vendors 🍻 Patio beer garden - with a view 🔬 Science demos 🗣 Expert talks Learn more: connect.viu.ca/viu-fest

Indigenous students attending the upcoming term at VIU will have access to more space for ceremonial and support services in the expanded Shq’apthut — a gathering place — building. Read more in @timescolonist: bit.ly/4e9fhrW