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The Strategic Plan builds on our commitment to diverse learners and draws on our connection to the community.

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Our donors fund over 2000 scholarships, awards, and bursaries each year.

Research Research

Discover how VIU's interdisciplinary research is making a real-world impact.

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World VIU Points - Dr. Marco Bevolo

VIU WLCE is pleased to welcome the second visiting scholar of the semester, Dr. Marco Bevolo from Breda University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands. Join us on December 3 for Dr. Bevolo public presentation in which he will explore ways leisure strategies can contribute to the quality of life of refugees and citizens.

WLCE Visiting Scholar

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PechaKucha Nanaimo Vol.9 - Putting Leisure on the Map

Leisure is of central importance to society – it is an integral consideration to sustainable social, cultural, economic and environmental development, and involves the well-being and quality of life of individuals acros

Read more about PechaKucha Nanaimo Vol.9 - Putting Leisure on the Map

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