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VIU and Community Leaders Help Children With Recreational Needs
Island Health has given a $12,000 Community Wellness grant to help children in need of used recreational clothing, runners, and sports equipment so that they may experience the joys of recreational activities.
Collection bins have been…
VIU celebrates innovation for Global Citizens Week
From February 3 – 7, VIU welcomes the local community to take part in Global Citizens Week. The activities will showcase the many initiatives that faculty, students, and community members are involved in to help build a better, more…
Gregory Scofield is this year’s Ralph Gustafson Distinguished Poet
Renowned poet Gregory Scofield will be coming to Nanaimo on February 12 and 13 as VIU’s Ralph Gustafson Distinguished Poet for 2019-20. He is Michif of Cree, Scottish and European-Immigrant descent, and traces his ancestry to the Métis…
Free concert series coming to the VIUSU Pub
Starting on January 9, VIU music instructor Hans Verhoeven will be collaborating with Adam Ockey to present live jazz every Thursday at the VIUSU Pub. The event will run from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Verhoeven, along with Music Program alumni…