Global Engagement

Celebrate the life and music of Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley and VIU’s global student community with a high-energy and dynamic live performance by some of BC’s top reggae talent. Artists RebeLstoke, The Spiritual Warriors, Caleb Hart and Jônelle will be performing a combination of Bob Marley songs and originals. Entrance is free.

This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week. https://international.viu.ca/GCW

A diverse panel of reggae artists will discuss their personal connection to reggae, the genre’s spread and appeal worldwide, and its central themes of Black consciousness and identity, social issues, harmony with nature, and anti-colonial resistance. The discussion will be moderated by Simon Schachner, VIU Intercultural Program Coordinator and host of Rebel Music International on CHLY 101.7 FM.

This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week. https://international.viu.ca/GCW

This film explores the role the European Union has played in stigmatizing Roma people. Today in both East and West, extreme-right wing parties - but not solely these parties - are using the Roma as a tool to rise to power. What weight does the EU carry in relation to the Nation states? And more importantly, what are its values?

This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week. https://international.viu.ca/GCW

A history of Canadian involvement in international development since the Second World War, presented by VIU history professor, Dr. Katharine Rollwagen.

This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week. https://international.viu.ca/GCW

Richard Brown, veteran reggae drummer and producer, will speak about the role technology has played in the development of reggae music and its subgenres. Richard brings both personal experience in being active in live and recorded reggae since the 1980s, as well as observations as a fan of some of the genre’s technical pioneers.

This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week. https://international.viu.ca/GCW

On Vancouver Island, snow is often viewed as something that happens in the mountains and rarely affects our day-to-day lives. This presentation by Dr. Bill Floyd, Research Hydrologist with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resource Operations, will provide an overview of the current snow measurement network and technology used in BC, the importance of snow to people and the economy, and how we can use this data to adapt to climate change. This event is part of the VIU Science & Tech Community Lecture Series.

Newcomers to Nanaimo explore themes of belonging in a short Forum Theatre play. Audience participation is central to this revolutionary style of theatre from Brazil, so step into the action and inspire change!

This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week. https://international.viu.ca/GCW

The Asia-Pacific region is characterized not only by unprecedented economic growth, but also as a bastion of authoritarianism where cooperation between states is increasingly difficult. Deep political tensions persist in the region, and many questions remain surrounding the uncertainty of the Asia-Pacific’s geopolitical future. Join Dr. Mark S. Williams, Chair of Political Studies and Professor of Global Studies at VIU, as he discusses his new book with the University of Toronto Press.

From its Patois language and food to its culture and music, this event will showcase the birthplace of reggae music – Jamaica! Culture Couch is a weekly drop-in event meant as casual space to for students to share culture, meet new friends, and sample foods from around the world.

This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week. https://international.viu.ca/GCW

What are the unintentional consequences of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)? How do we create places that are safe but inclusive for people? This student-led panel discussion will pair planning and criminology perspectives to examine just alternatives.

This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week. https://international.viu.ca/GCW