campus life + events
In a typical year, the Students’ Union hosts many campus-wide events, as well as smaller events that attract and cater to different types of students. Events are brainstormed and planned by the Campus Life Working Group which is open to all VIU students.
To keep up to date with all events of the Students’ Union, clubs, and course unions, download the VIUSU app. To volunteer, sign up at the bottom of this page.
HAPPY ENDINGS AFTER-PARTY! Student Pub Night: Open Mic
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ with 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers on open mic nights, don't be shy!
Student Pub Night: Open Mic
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ with 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers on open mic nights, don't be shy!
Student Pub Night: Open Mic
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ with 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers on open mic nights, don't be shy!
Student Pub Night: Open Mic
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ with 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers on open mic nights, don't be shy!
Student Pub Night: Open Mic
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ with 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers on open mic nights, don't be shy!
SNOW CLOSURE CANCELLATION Student Pub Night: Open Mic
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ with 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers on open mic nights, don't be shy!
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy!
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy!
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy!
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy!
Open Mic & Karaoke with the VIU Men’s Hockey Team
Meet the VIU Mariners Men’s Hockey Team and enjoy Karaoke & Open Mic Night from 7PM - 12AM (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy!
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy!
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy!
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy!
Watch Party at the Campus Pub for CCAA Women’s Volleyball Bronze & Gold Medal Games
The Students’ Union Pub will be OPEN on Saturday, March 11 from 1pm to 9pm for the CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship bronze and gold medal games. Enjoy game-day food and drink specials and watch the livestream of the games on the big screen. Click the image for more details.
Mariners’ Blue-Out Championship Bash
Dress up in your VIU Mariners swag and celebrate the CCAA Women’s Volleyball National Championship in the Students’ Union Pub! Click image for more details.
Tailgate Party for Volleyball National Championship Opening Games
Join the tailgate party outside the VIUSU building from 4pm to 6pm before the Mariners opening match at 6PM. Stop by the pub after to (hopefully) celebrate their big win! Click image for more details.
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy?
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy?
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy?
Tailgate Party & Blue-Out After-Party
Dress up in your VIU Mariners swag and cheer on the teams as they face off against island rivals, Camosun Chargers, in their home opener games!
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy?
Open Mic Night; Last one of spring semester
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy?
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy?
VIUSU Pub Open & Outdoor Hot Dog BBQ for CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship - Bronze & Gold Medal Games
The Students’ Union Pub will be OPEN on Sunday, March 27 from 1pm to 8:30pm for the CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship bronze and gold medal games. Enjoy game-day food and drink specials, including blue beer! Click the image for more details.
VIUSU Pub Open for CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship - Qualifier Games
The Students’ Union Pub will be OPEN on Saturday, March 26 from 1pm to 8:30pm for the CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship. Enjoy game-day food and drink specials, including blue beer! STU’s CREW members can pick up their free hot dog and access the blue zone in the pub this day. Click image for more details.
VIUSU Fanzone & Tailgate Party; CCAA Women's Basketball National Championship - Opening Games
Join the tailgate party outside the VIUSU building from 4pm to 6pm before the Mariners opening game at 6PM. Stop by the pub after to (hopefully) celebrate their big win! Click image for more details.
Nationals Kick-Off Party in the Pub
Dress up in your VIU Mariners swag and celebrate the kick-off to the CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship in the Students’ Union Pub! Click image for more details.
Open Mic Night: St. Patrick’s Day
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy?
Open Mic Night
9pm - 12am every Thursday night at the Pub (19+ 2pcs ID required). Guitar available for interested performers, don't be shy?
Frosh Week 2022 - Video Recap
Frosh Week 2022 was our largest social and celebration for new and returning students at VIU this Fall. We had an incredible week playing with different forms of paint, eating delicious pancakes and sausages, and dancing a night away with live music from Anushka Kashyap, Wasakaka Latin All-Star Band, and DiRTY RADiO.
Thanks to all the students who joined us in the celebration, we can’t wait to see you at our next event!
A big thank you to our event photographer/videographer, Alex Harte.
join the crew
Volunteers are crucial to our collective work, particularly when it comes to events and advocacy initiatives. With shared effort among many volunteers, lots of notice for planning your schedule, and the ability to self select your shifts we hope that we can do great things together this year 🍀
Check out current volunteer opportunities.
If you are interested in volunteering, but are unable to sign up for any shifts yet, you can join our crew list to be contacted about volunteer opportunities in the future.
