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Have you checked out the Campus Store lately? You should! From VIU merch to must-have supplies, there’s something for every Mariner. Start the semester in style! 💙 ✨
A hike, some fresh air and views that make the walk worth it 🥾
Just one more reason to get outside and explore what Vancouver Island has to offer.
📍Ammonite Falls
08/20/2026
We are proud to partner with Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank to bring a Free Food Market to our Nanaimo campus. Starting Monday, August 24, the market will be held every Monday from 5 to 7 pm in the Trades Discovery Centre.
“Partnering with Vancouver Island University to open a Loaves & Fishes Free Food Market on campus will make it easier for students and community members to access food where they need it,” said Peter Sinclair, Executive Director. “We are grateful to VIU for recognizing the importance of food security and working with us to create a welcoming market that is open to everyone.”
Anyone is free to access the market once they register. Free parking is available in Lot U from 4 to 7 pm. Loaves & Fishes does not require proof of address or income to access food. Individuals must bring photo ID for each family member they are collecting food on behalf of.
Learn more about Free Food Markets: https://www.vifoodbank.org/individuals-ffm-info
Register or volunteer with Loaves & Fishes: https://www.vifoodbank.org/volunteer-info
08/19/2026
Campus views, new memories and so much to look forward to at VIU 💙
We can’t wait to welcome our newest VIU Mariners this September! ✨
Explore Bowen Park’s trails, hit the courts and fields, test your aim at disc golf or cool off with a swim. Pack a picnic, wander by the duck pond and don’t miss the waterfall magic along the way. 🦆💧
Whether you’re looking to get active, relax outdoors or simply enjoy nature, Bowen Park has something for every kind of day. What’s first on your Bowen Park must-do list? 👇
📸 New to VIU? Here’s your excuse to post about it. From now until September 8:
1️⃣ Post your photo to your story or feed
2️⃣ Tag
3️⃣ Use the hashtag
Prizes include:
🎓 VIU swag kit
🍕 Pizza voucher
🛥 Hullo travel voucher
🏔️ Rockies trip
For full contest rules, check out the link in our bio!
08/14/2026
Meet Eric Sehn, VIU’s new Director of Continuing Education!
Eric has spent nearly three decades helping people learn new skills, advance their careers and connect with new opportunities. At VIU, he’s looking forward to expanding lifelong learning opportunities and ensuring individuals, employers and community organizations can easily access the university’s expertise.
When he isn’t thinking about workforce development, professional learning and emerging regional needs, you might find Eric hiking, fishing, kayaking or listening to metal. A lifelong metalhead, he earned the nickname “The Dean of Metal” in his previous role. 🤘
Get to know Eric and learn more about his vision for Continuing Education at VIU: https://news.viu.ca/getting-know-you-eric-sehn
Parksville Community Park is the ultimate summer playground ☀️
Stroll the shoreline, grab an ice cream, check out the sandcastles or relax on the grass with a good book. There’s something for everyone! So pack a picnic, bring your camera and don’t forget to wander the beach at low tide. Start planning your next mini getaway, but first tag someone you would do this with.
08/12/2026
Love where you learn at VIU. Our campus is more than a place; it’s a community.
Looking for something meaningful to do outside the classroom? 🦅🌿
The Wild Life Recovery Centre is a great opportunity for VIU students to learn more about local wildlife, animal rehabilitation and the people who help make it possible.
From guided tours to volunteer opportunities, there’s plenty to discover! 🐾
📍 Just a short trip from VIU
🎓 A great experience for students
🌱 Learn, explore and get involved