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Weekend Activities for all VIU Students

Join Cultural Connections to experience Vancouver Islands culture, communities and events. For more information visit world.viu.ca/cc

Don't forget to check out the International Student Services Activity Calendar at http://www.viu.ca/international/activities/

Discover Germany! 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 Come along to learn more about traditions, curiosities and food on our next Culture Couch on Tue...
10/16/2026

Discover Germany! 🇩🇪 🇩🇪

Come along to learn more about traditions, curiosities and food on our next Culture Couch on Tuesday, October 20, from 4-6 pm in Building 255, Room 170.

Highlights include:

- A cultural presentation
- Traditional food tasting
- Games, music, and dancing

Opportunities to learn, connect and make new friends

This event is open to all students.

Please RSVP using the link in our bio.

Discover Indonesia 🇮🇩 Come along to learn more about traditions, curiosities and food on our next Culture Couch on Tuesd...
10/08/2026

Discover Indonesia 🇮🇩

Come along to learn more about traditions, curiosities and food on our next Culture Couch on Tuesday, October 6, from 4-6 pm in Building 255, Room 170.

Highlights include:

- A cultural presentation
- Traditional food tasting
- Games, music, and dancing

Opportunities to learn, connect and make new friends

This event is open to all students.

Please RSVP using the link in our bio.

WorldVIU Days is back! Be a part of the Celebration!From Nov 17-19 we will be celebrating people, cultures and talents t...
10/05/2026

WorldVIU Days is back! Be a part of the Celebration!

From Nov 17-19 we will be celebrating people, cultures and talents that make our VIU community so special, and we want to invite you to be part of it.

You could take part in:
- Beverages Around the World
- WorldVIU Fashion Show
- Stories Around the World
- Cultural Tables
- Cultural Performances
- VIU’s Got Talent

Got a talent, tradition or performance to share?

Sign up today using the link in our bio!

Culture Couch: Welcome to India 🇮🇳 Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and vibrant spirit of India at our next Cultu...
10/04/2026

Culture Couch: Welcome to India 🇮🇳

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and vibrant spirit of India at our next Culture Couch on Tuesday, October 6, from 4-6 pm in Building 255, Room 170.

Highlights include:

- A cultural presentation
- Traditional food tasting
- Games, music, and dancing

Opportunities to learn, connect and make new friends

This event is open to all students.

Please RSVP using the link in our bio.

Culture Couch- Talk to Me: Speed Friend Edition.We got students talking, laughing, and meeting people they probably woul...
09/24/2026

Culture Couch- Talk to Me: Speed Friend Edition.

We got students talking, laughing, and meeting people they probably wouldn’t have crossed paths with otherwise.

Because making friends on campus can start with just one conversation. 👋

📸 A little peek at the speed-friend conversations!

🍁 Culture Couch- Welcome to Canada was a whole vibe. 🌎🫶Good food, fun games, new friends, Canadian trivia & lots of laug...
09/21/2026

🍁 Culture Couch- Welcome to Canada was a whole vibe. 🌎🫶

Good food, fun games, new friends, Canadian trivia & lots of laughs — basically, we had a little bit of everything. ✨

A big thank you to everyone who pulled up, shared their culture, and made it such a good time! 💛

📸 POV: you missed it… but we got the pics.

🏔️ The Rockies are calling!Join us for a 4-day adventure through the Canadian Rockies with West Trek. Explore Banff, tak...
09/11/2026

🏔️ The Rockies are calling!

Join us for a 4-day adventure through the Canadian Rockies with West Trek. Explore Banff, take in the incredible mountain scenery, and make some memories along the way 🍁

Trip highlights:
🏘️ Explore the iconic town of Banff and try out optional activities
🌉 Walk across Canada’s highest suspension bridges at Golden Skybridge
💙 Explore the natural wonders of Yoho National Park, including its epic blue lakes
🚠 Visit the Banff Gondola
🔥 Enjoy a traditional campfire + s’mores (weather permitting)

📅 October 9th to 12th
💰 $644 per person
🚌 Accommodation + transportation + activities included

Spots are limited!

Note: This is not a VIU-sponsored activity.

Join us for Culture Couch: Welcome to Canada for an evening of Canadian food, traditions, games and conversation 🍁📅 Tues...
09/09/2026

Join us for Culture Couch: Welcome to Canada for an evening of Canadian food, traditions, games and conversation 🍁

📅 Tuesday, September 15
📍 Building 170 – Shq'apthut (A Gathering Place)
⏰ 4 to 6 PM

Come learn something new, grab some food and meet other students along the way.
All students welcome!

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08/25/2026

Excited to be on campus 🤩

Vancouver Island University

08/24/2026

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Make memories, connections, and a lasting impact on new students at VIU.
 
🔗Click the link in our bio today to volunteer at RockVIU 2026❗

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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