Vancouver Island University Social Sciences

The VIU Philosophy Club is pleased to host First conference on Greco-Roman and Lyric Philosophy at VIU.

Our keynote speaker is Dr. Jan Zwicky, author of Lyric Philosophy. Her work has significantly shaped contemporary discussions of philosophy as a poetic and perceptual practice. An introduction to Lyric Philosophy by Dr. Warren Heiti (VIU) can be found here: https://philpapers.org/rec/HEIIWI

Dr. Zwicky is the author of more than twenty books of poetry and prose, including Forge, Songs for Relinquishing the Earth, and Wisdom & Metaphor. As both poet and philosopher, her work frequently explores music, the natural world, and ecological thought.

This event is open to all, and we warmly welcome your attendance.

Climate, Power, and Responsibility: A Community Conversation

An upcoming free public event co-hosted by Vancouver Island University and the Vancouver Island Regional Library.

WHAT: Philosophy Café featuring Finn Meyer Cook
WHERE: VIRL Harbourfront Branch, 90 Commercial St, Nanaimo, V9R 5G4
WHEN: Wednesday, 4 February, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
PRICE: Free

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CIC - VI Speaker Event
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 12 - 2 PM
Location: Yates Memorial, 1000 Allsbrook Rd Parksville
Free for VIU Students
Overturning History in Nanaimo: The White and Bob Case
Speaker: Robin Fisher - Lieutenant Governor's Medal Recipient for History Writing

Summer course of interest

VIU Political Studies students win
School Team Challenge Award
CIBC Run for the Cure
October 5, 2025

Vancouver Island University Political Studies students who participated in the CIBC Run for the Cure on October 5th won the School Team Challenge Award in recognition of their exceptional fundraising efforts.