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
We had so much fun throughout Frosh Week 2025 with you all!! Check out the photos from the events and be sure you save yours!
On April 10th VIUSU hosted the annual Happy Endings event to help students celebrate the end of another successful semester of classes! Check out all the photos captured by our incredible event photographer, Happy!
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.
Come take the mic or hang out and enjoy the night with friends.
A free online info session designed to help students understand how to file their taxes and what you need to get started.
Come take the mic or hang out and enjoy the night with friends.
This session will equip you with practical, life-saving skills to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
Come take the mic or hang out and enjoy the night with friends.
VIU vs Lethbridge! Come cheer on the VIU Mariners as they take the court in the CCAA Men's Basketball National Championship quarterfinals!
The best collegiate basketball in Canada is coming to Nanaimo, and we’re making sure students don’t miss it.
The Board Games Club is planning to host a Board Game Café–style fundraising event.
Contact the Biology Club to get your ticket!
Start Nationals week right at the VIUSU Pub
An opportunity for creative writers to share and celebrate their work with a supportive audience.
Join the VIU Faculty Association and VIU Students’ Union in celebrating International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day: Ladies Night – Themed Karaoke
Come take the mic or hang out and enjoy the night with friends.
Join the Interior Design Club for Game Night!