VIU’s View Gallery presents Threadbare, an exhibit by Connie Michele Morey
September 11, 2024
What: Threadbare, an exhibit by Connie Michele Morey When: Exhibit runs until November 1. Opening reception and artist performance September 20 from 4 to 6 pm Where: VIU’s View Gallery Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) View Gallery hosts Threadbare, an exhibit by artist Connie Michele Morey.... Read more
VIU hosts free community event
September 10, 2024
What: VIU Fest When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 12 to 4 pm Where: VIU’s Nanaimo campus (parking is free throughout the day). See Nanaimo campus map. Spend an afternoon at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Nanaimo campus for VIU Fest, a free, annual community event showcasing the best the... Read more
VIU News & Experts: September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024
The Weekly Rundown: AI, elections and sustainable farming 🍅 In this issue of VIU news & experts: What worries young users about AI? Mobilizing the next generation of voters VIU Fest is back! Expanded gathering place re-opens Featured experts Investigating AI privacy concerns among young... Read more
VIU Computer Science professor investigating AI privacy concerns among young users
September 3, 2024
Dr. Ajay Shrestha and his research team are looking for participants for their research study. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced funding for research projects focusing on children’s privacy and the impact of technology on privacy. This research is supported by the OPC... Read more
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Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book
Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) History Professor, recently released her latest book Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and...
Chasing the total solar eclipse
Dr. Greg Arkos, a VIU Astronomy Professor, travelled to Mazatlán, Mexico to view the total solar eclipse. The eclipse crossed North America, passing over...
How has VIU’s Portal magazine evolved over the years?
How did Portal magazine evolve from a black-and-white photocopied and stapled chapbook to a nationally distributed literary magazine?Joy Gugeler,...
Blog Posts
MyVIU student news: September 18, 2024
We are excited to introduce you to the new look and feel of the student newsletter! Each edition of #MyVIU will include a student shoutout section. If you want...
Mariners alum takes passion for her sport overseas
It was around ninth grade that Linnea Brickwood realized just how passionate she was about volleyball.“I became obsessed with the challenges of volleyball, the...
Accounting alum at the top of his class
Mitch Turko came to VIU in 2018 to join the Mariners golf team, with plans to pursue business and finance programs. After taking a first-year accounting course...