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.
Free Naloxone & Harm Reduction Training
Participants will receive a 2 hour training session to learn how to respond to an opioid overdose. Participants will also be given a naloxone kit to take home with them.
Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Club Fundraiser
Join for Movies with Maggie —a film series celebrating female filmmakers and feminist storytelling! Hosted by your VIUSU Women’s Rep, Maggie, we’re diving into powerful films directed or produced by women, or focused on the feminist movement.
Movies with Maggie: But I’m a Cheerleader
Join for Movies with Maggie —a film series celebrating female filmmakers and feminist storytelling! Hosted by your VIUSU Women’s Rep, Maggie, we’re diving into powerful films directed or produced by women, or focused on the feminist movement.
Movies with Maggie: Paris is Burning
Join for Movies with Maggie —a film series celebrating female filmmakers and feminist storytelling! Hosted by your VIUSU Women’s Rep, Maggie, we’re diving into powerful films directed or produced by women, or focused on the feminist movement.
🍀 St. Patrick's Day at the Pub 🍀
🍻Shots of Jamesons, Cans of Guinness, and Pints of Green Beer on Special!
Student Pub Night
If you’re looking for a chill night out with good music, cheap drinks, and solid vibes, this is it. Whether you’re hopping on the mic or just here to vibe, Student Pub Night is the move.
Free Naloxone & Harm Reduction Training
Participants will receive a 1.5 hour training session to learn how to respond to an opioid overdose. Participants will also be given a naloxone kit to take home with them.
Beer n' Burger + Silent Auction by Biology Club
Join us for a fun night at the VIUSU Students’ Pub where your tickets gets you a burger and a beer/ mocktail/ non-alcoholic beer!
The Silent Auction is open to anyone with a ticket, come away with some awesome items and experiences from our many generous sponsors! (Silent Auction ends 9:30) All proceeds will go to supporting Biology scholarships.
Movies with Maggie: Ever Deadly
Join for Movies with Maggie —a film series celebrating female filmmakers and feminist storytelling! Hosted by your VIUSU Women’s Rep, Maggie, we’re diving into powerful films directed or produced by women, or focused on the feminist movement.
Y2K Pub Night
If you’re looking for a chill night out with good music, cheap drinks, and solid vibes, this is it. Whether you’re hopping on the mic or just here to vibe, Student Pub Night is the move.
Club Fair
As a service of the Students' Union, these clubs offer a chance to get involved, build connections, and develop new skills outside the classroom.
Stitch n' Bitch
A safe space for women & non-binary students to spill/share the tea whilst doing arts & crafts
VIUSU Tailgate: Pacwest Volleyball Provincials
Come cheer on our VIU Mariners as they battle for the provincial championship! 🏆💙
Student Pub Night
If you’re looking for a chill night out with good music, cheap drinks, and solid vibes, this is it. Whether you’re hopping on the mic or just here to vibe, Student Pub Night is the move.
No More Stolen Sisters: Memorial March
The Sisters in Spirit Vigil is a day of remembrance, reflection, and solidarity with the families and communities impacted by this ongoing tragedy.
Free Naloxone & Harm Reduction Training
Participants will receive a 1.5 hour training session to learn how to respond to an opioid overdose. Participants will also be given a naloxone kit to take home with them.
Movies with Maggie - The Watermelon Woman
A film series with a feminist lens: directed/produced by women, or about the feminist movement.
🏈 Super Bowl Sunday at the Students' Union Pub 🏈
We’ll be showing the Super Bowl on the big screen!
Piper's Lagoon Beach Clean
Join us in helping to clean up Piper's Lagoon! There will be prizes, stickers & snacks. It's a wonderful way to get outside, help our cause, meet new people, and find out what we do as a club.
Questions? Email us at surfrider.club@viusu.ca
Sign Up here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/LnfufsfWT5p4NhHAYpVvRT/
Frost Ski Bum Party
Grab your friends and your ski bum gear for Student Night at the pub!
Indigenous Beading Workshop
Participants will learn the art of traditional earring making. This hands-on workshop is an opportunity to connect with Indigenous traditions while crafting your very own beaded earrings
No Hunger at VIU
No Hunger at VIU is a student-led initiative to fight food insecurity on campus. Every other Wednesday, students come together to have a free meal and watch a movie to build community and bridge inequities on a micro level! Everyone is welcome! If you are interested in volunteering for this event or others in the future, please email politicalstudies.club@viusu.ca!
Stitch n' Bitch
Spill/share the tea (both metaphorical and real) while getting creative with arts & crafts! 🫖✨
Frost Free Skate
Whether you're looking to get some exercise or just have fun, come hang out on the ice with the Mariners Men's Hockey team and your fellow students.
Social Justice Working Group
Join us for the Social Justice Working Group where students are invited to share their experiences, brainstorm creative advocacy ideas, and discuss the Rise Up Campaign. This is your chance to help shape the future of student life at VIU by collaborating on meaningful solutions and setting priorities for the year ahead. Plus, get ready for our “Let’s Taco ’Bout Issues” event on January 28, where we’ll gather feedback over delicious tacos!
Free Naloxone & Harm Reduction Training
Participants will receive a 1.5 hour training session to learn how to respond to an opioid overdose. Participants will also be given a naloxone kit to take home with them.
No Hunger at VIU
No Hunger at VIU is a student-led initiative to fight food insecurity on campus. Every other Wednesday, students come together to have a free meal and watch a movie to build community and bridge inequities on a micro level! Everyone is welcome! If you are interested in volunteering for this event or others in the future, please email politicalstudies.club@viusu.ca!
Frost Pancake Breakfast
We’ll be serving up hot pancakes outside the VIUSU office until we run out!
Swim, Sauna, Soak: Free Admission for VIU Students @ NAC (must show ticket & student ID)
VIU Students can enjoy a FREE swim day at the Nanaimo Aquatic Center, courtesy of VIUSU. Must display valid Student ID card and Ticket at NAC front desk to redeem.
Event Photo Gallery
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.