The primary goal of our Cultural Connections Activities & Day Trips is to enhance the student experience at VIU. We seek to do this by providing opportunities for students to engage with the local community and experience cultural events, while exploring nature and connecting with peers.
Being connected, active, and engaged in the local environment is healthy. It can help with the cultural adjustment process for students who are new to Canada or new to the community.
For more information contact:
CONTACT
Robin Lemmens – Activity Program Coordinator
Robin.Lemmens@viu.ca
C: 250-618-2549
Office: 250-740-2228
Hip Hop Showcase at Campus Pub (Free)
Global Groove is a FREE monthly concert series produced just for VIU students! Each month features a different musical genre from around the world.
Featuring Hip Hop Open Mic with Waahli, Tonye, and DJ All Good.
Culture Couch: Fun in the Philippines
Culture Couch is a free, weekly event. All students welcome!
The Culture Couch Series is a place to engage in cross-cultural understanding. The symbol of a couch reflects the casual and comfortable nature that we come together with in this student-led weekly series.
Culture Couch: An evening in Chile
Culture Couch is a free, weekly event. All students welcome!
The Culture Couch Series is a place to engage in cross-cultural understanding. The symbol of a couch reflects the casual and comfortable nature that we come together with in this student-led weekly series.
No Culture Couch (but they may be snacks)
Reading break from November 12 - 15, 2019
Culture Couch Hip Hop Edition: Introduction to Turntablism with DJ All Good
Culture Couch is a weekly drop-in event hosted by Intercultural Programs in the Faculty of International Education.
The events are usually facilitated by students but this special edition is led by veteran turntablist (and VIU alumni) DJ All Good for an interactive workshop on the four elements of hip hop with a specific focus on turntablism.
This event is part of WorldVIU Days and the 3rd Annual Intercultural Hip Hop Forum, November 4 - 8, 2019! See WorldVIU Days for more information
Free Concert at Campus Pub
Global Groove is a FREE monthly concert series produced just for VIU students! Each month features a different musical genre from around the world.
Featuring Marafani World Beat.
ELC Orientation: Bowling Activity
Come play 5-pin bowling and meet your new classmates! This orientation activity is only $5 and includes round-trip transportation, shoe rentals, and your bowling fee.
Seats are limited for this activity. Sign up in advance at Activity Sign-Up Desk.
Free Downtown Nanaimo Walking Tour
Explore what downtown Nanaimo has to offer! Seats are limited. Please sign up in advance at Activity Sign-Up Desk. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and dress for the weather. The tour includes round-trip bus transportation from VIU.
Halloween Spooktacular
Join us in the Upper Cafeteria for a fun time with live music, pumpkin painting, blow out sales and Starbucks samples!
For more information visit Halloween Spooktacular
Culture Couch: Celebrate Diwali
Culture Couch is a free, weekly event. All students welcome!
The Culture Couch Series is a place to engage in cross-cultural understanding. The symbol of a couch reflects the casual and comfortable nature that we come together with in this student-led weekly series.