5 Questions with Dana McFarland
December 19, 2023
Dana McFarland has devoted her career to preserving and making a wide range of information more accessible while ensuring respect for cultural property is maintained. Through her current role as Librarian and Coordinator, eResources and Scholarly Communication at VIU, some of her best days are when she gets to help people “share outcomes of their scholarship, teaching or creative work... Read more
Fall 2023 semester photo album
December 19, 2023
It was a busy semester with a wide array of events and activities for students and employees alike. People came out to have fun, show support, and make their voices heard. Check out just a sample of events below. Read more
National Day of Remembrance vigil will “reaffirm commitment to fight against hatred and misogyny”
November 24, 2023
VIU community members unite to host events during the 16 Days of Activism campaign. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign asks people to take action to end violence against women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. This year several organizations at Vancouver Island University (VIU) have come together in support of the movement. VIU’s Faculty Association Women’s &... Read more
VIU fun for Halloween 2023
October 30, 2023
VIU employees shared their favourite Halloween photos with us. Check out how our colleagues celebrated in the album below. Be sure to click on the images to see the entirety of each. Read more
Dr. Michael Quinn: First year reflections
June 7, 2023
Dr. Michael Quinn, VIU’s Provost and Vice-President, Academic is completing his first year so we asked him to share his thoughts, learnings and insights at this important time for VIU. What were your first impressions of VIU? I can’t believe how fast a year has gone by! What really impresses me about VIU is the people. The team I work with on a daily basis is outstanding. It was important to me... Read more
Spring Semester 2023 photo album
June 7, 2023
Spring Semester 2023 was full of a variety of events and activities for students and employees alike. International Women's Day, Holi, The Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Symposium, and Trans Day of Visibility among many others show that VIU truly is a place where all are welcome. Thanks to the Communications Team for the images. Read more
Dash Dauntless: VIU’s professional wrestler
June 7, 2023
By Alyson Winks For much of Meara Kimball’s childhood, brothers and wrestling were necessary annoyances that had to be endured. In the days of single-television households where smart phones were still just a sparkle in Steve Jobs’ eye, agreeing on what program to watch was a daily battle. Eventually, Meara learned to tolerate, then secretly, enjoy professional wrestling. It was the 1990s and... Read more
Benefits Overview: Where do You Turn When You’re Not Sure Where to Turn?
June 5, 2023
“Employee benefits” encompass all forms of insurance, perks, support resources, or compensation that are provided to employees over and above their base salaries and wages. VIU offers a broad set of benefits and resources to support employee well-being. The variety can make it difficult to navigate where to start or what the best service is for your current situation. VIU’s Employee Health, Well-... Read more
Supporting an inclusive learning environment: A thank-you to VIU Faculty
April 11, 2023
VIU is committed to supporting the academic success of our most vulnerable students by ensuring those who are registered with a disability are afforded accommodations enshrined under Human Rights legislation. The progress we have made as an institution is in large part owed to you as faculty. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to achieve our mandate, and for that, the University thanks you. Further... Read more
Nature lovers asked to head outdoors and become citizen scientists during BioBlitz
April 4, 2023
Volunteers can help contribute to biodiversity research by collecting information on flora and fauna. Nature lovers are invited to head outdoors for science during the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) BioBlitz this April. “We’re grateful to everyone who volunteers! Each observation improves our knowledge and understanding of both species and ecosystem health throughout the biosphere,”... Read more