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.
Bob Marley WinterFest
- RBC Plaza - Vancouver Island University (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
This festival celebrates Bob Marleys 77th birthday with live reggae performances, free cake, and more. Click the image for more details.
Santa Photos and Campfire at VIU Light Up
- VIU Students' Union - Building 193 (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
Join us at the VIU Light Up to enjoy a campfire & marshmallows, free popcorn, and rock painting. To top it all off, we'll also have free Santa photos available on a first-come, first-served basis! Don't forget to wear your ugly Christmas sweater!
Event Photo Gallery
FROSH 2025 Outdoor Concert: Video Recap
FROSH 2025 concluded with an outdoor concert on campus that brought students together to close out the week. New and returning students gathered for an evening of live music, local vendors, and a welcoming campus atmosphere.
The concert featured performances from People R Ugly, Posh Coat, and Baba Chaka, with DJ Seps between sets. It was a fitting end to FROSH 2025 and a strong start to the academic year.
Recap Video:
Liam Prendergast | IG: @Liam_Prendergast_
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.
