Nanaimo Empire Days and the Reggae Resistance
A pre-screening of local filmmaker Paul Manly’s “United Against Empire”, which chronicles the efforts of VIU student activists in the mid-2000s to change the name and focus of Nanaimo’s annual Empire Days celebrations. Followed by Q & A with former student activist Simon Schachner and Jamaican reggae musician Clinton Fearon.
Hosted by History and Political Studies
Deepening Connections: Nature-Based Experiences and Physical, Mental, Social, and Community Health
Special film screening of Giant in the Woods, a documentary that explores the social, emotional, and spiritual experiences of students during an 11-day wilderness expedition. Followed by a facilitated discussion.
Hosted by Child and Youth Care
Science & Technology Lecture Series: An Introduction to Wildlife Trade – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Join Ernie Cooper, former Director of the TRAFFIC and Wildlife Trade Program of WWF-Canada, in his review of the good, bad and ugly sides of wildlife trade, and how international authorities are responding to this growing threat to global biodiversity. Come early and enjoy pre-discussion refreshments!
Hosted by Faculty of Science and Technology
All Nations Acoustic Reggae Showcase Featuring Clinton Fearon, Saritah and Yellowsky
On Bob Marley’s birthday, this musical showcase celebrates diversity and the expression of hope and resistance central to international reggae culture.
Hosted by VIUSU, Services for Indigenous Students and Faculty of International Education
World VIU Points: Favella Tourism and the Occupation Movement
Slum Tourism is controversial and yet it has the potential to overcome discrimination through community development. Hear the story of Favella Tourism in Perus, Brazil from VIU students and faculty.
Hosted by VIU World Leisure Centre of Excellence
Everybody’s In! Indoor Field Day: Creating an Inclusive Community Through Fun and Friendship
Join us for community-Building fun, including:
- Global Citizens Soccer
- Zumba Dance Lessons
- Virtual world travel in the VIU TARDIS Telephone Booth
- And much more!
Hosted by Faculty of International Education
Art, Entertainment, and Business: Video Games East and West
Video games are one of the largest media sectors to emerge in the 21st century—they are also a quintessentially global industry. This session will examine the globally connected cultural and business aspects of the contemporary video game industry.
Presented by Dr. Mark Williams and Doug Stetar
Hosted by Political Studies and Media Studies
Confronting Climate Change – An International Negotiation Simulation (Part II)
Join this fun and interactive world climate simulation, a role-playing exercise that uses an interactive computer model to rapidly analyze the results of mock-negotiations.
Presented by Dr. Mark Williams
Hosted by Global Studies
Globally Connected Through Environmentalism, Sustainability, Intergenerational Equity, Human Rights, Compassion, and Non-Violence
Chad Wilkinson, Director of Vancouver’s Foundation of Hope, presents on the plight of refugees by delving into Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity persecution, examining Canada’s role, and focusing on how we can sustain Canada’s efforts to resettle 2SLGBTQ+ refugees.
Hosted by VIU Positive Space Alliance and Reaching Out to Assist Refugees
Culture Couch: Lunar New Year
Students from Vietnam will host a special edition of the weekly drop-in event in celebration of the Lunar New Year. There will be information, cultural presentations and Vietnamese food. All students welcome!
Hosted by Faculty of International Education (Intercultural Programs)