Talk to Me - Cross - Cultural Edition
Want to make new friends and build more connections on campus? Join this special cross-cultural edition of the 'Talk to Me' program for fun activities and free food!
Hosted by Student Wellness Promoters
This event is part of WorldVIU Days, November 4 - 8, 2019! See WorldVIU Days for more information
Le Hip Hop et Identié avec Waahli (en Fracais)
Montreal emcee, musician and community activist Waahli speaks about how hip hop has played a central role in his life; touching on everything from cultural identity, community-Building and social activism. The session will be facilitated mostly in French. Native speakers and French language learners of all levels are encouraged to attend.
Hosted by Department of Modern Languages and Faculty of International Education.
WorldVIU Stage
Live Music and More.
Featuring Waahli (Nomadic Massive, Montreal)
Hosted by Faculty of International Education.
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.
Express Yourself! Healing through Hip Hop Workshop with DJ All Good
Join veteran turntablist and hip hop educator DJ All Good for an interactive workshop exploring hip hop and music in general as wellness practice and a tool for healthy self-expression and emotional release.
Food will be provided!
Hosted by VIU Student Residences (ResTide)
This event is part of WorldVIU Days and the 3rd Annual Intercultural Hip Hop Forum, November 4 - 8 2019! See WorldVIU for the full program schedule.
WorldVIU Days
We look forward to seeing staff, faculty, students and community members at this annual week of events where we explore how culture influences the way we make sense of the world – our worldview.
Monday, November 4 - Friday, November 8, 2019!
For more information, see WorldVIU Days
Engaged Citizens Speaker Series
VIU MODEL UNITED NATIONS
In this authentic simulation, you will enter the world of diplomacy and negotiation and step into the shoes of ambassadors of UN member states, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, to debate and work on resolutions to current issues facing the organization’s real-life counterpart. Hosted by Global Studies and Political Studies.
- Registration
8:30 am – 9 am Building 356, Room 109
- Simulation
9 am – 7:30 pm
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Register in advance @ viumun.org or in-person each morning.
VIU MODEL UNITED NATIONS
In this authentic simulation, you will enter the world of diplomacy and negotiation and step into the shoes of ambassadors of UN member states, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, to debate and work on resolutions to current issues facing the organization’s real-life counterpart. Hosted by Global Studies and Political Studies.
- Registration
9 am – 10 am Building 355, Room 211 - Simulation
9:45 am – 7 pm
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Register in advance @ viumun.org or in-person each morning.
Nanaimo Global Film Festival: Metamorphosis
How will humanity be transformed by the global crisis we have created? A poem for the planet, Metamorphosis bears witness to a moment of profound change: the loss of one world, and the birth of another.
Global Citizens Week Program Guide (PDF)
Nanaimo Global Film Festival: The Reluctant Radical
The Reluctant Radical follows activist Ken Ward as he confronts his fears and puts himself in the direct path of the fossil fuel industry to combat climate change.
