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.
VIU Polar Plunge Challenge (Fourth Annual)
Dare to Bear the FROST Polar Plunge challenge! From January 8 til January 21 we challenge you to a quick dip in cold water. Before you dip, challenge at least 2 VIU friends, faculty, or staff to do the same and post a video to your Instagram. Make sure to tag @viustudentsunion so we can re-share! We encourage all students, faculties, and departments to participate! Click the image for more information.
Polar Plunge - Virtual Challenge
Dare to Bear the FROST Polar Plunge challenge! From January 12 til January 29th we challenge you to a quick dip in cold water. Before you dip, challenge at least 2 VIU friends, faculty, or staff to do the same and post a video to your Instagram. Make sure to tag @viustudentsunion so we can re-share! We encourage all students, faculties, and departments to participate! Click the image for more information.
Polar Plunge - Virtual Challenge
Dare to Bear the FROST Polar Plunge challenge! From January 14 til January 23rd we challenge you to a quick dip in cold water. Before you dip, challenge at least 2 VIU friends, faculty, or staff to do the same and post a video to your Instagram. Make sure to tag @viustudentsunion so we can re-share! We encourage all students, faculties, and departments to participate!
Referendum Zoom Q+A
Have questions about the upcoming referendum? Drop into our Zoom Q+A to ask questions and learn more.
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.
