ALL WEEK
Movement of Words Poet-Tree: Poetry from Around the World
All week - outside Upper Cafeteria
Poetry is revered in many parts of the world as an essential part of culture. Contribute to the Poet-Tree (link). A project of Cultural Connections Peer Helpers
WorldVIU Stage Performances
11:45am - 12:45pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs
Join student and community performers that celebrate VIU’s many cultures.
Upper Cafeteria / Open to all
Monday, November 6
WorldVIU Stage:
WorldVIU Days Opening with Elder
11:45 am
Performances - Theme: Latin America
12:00 – 12:45 pm
Tuesday, November 7
Story Slam: Queen Elizabeth Scholars
10:00 - 11:30 am
Theme: Community Through Student Mobility
Recently returned VIU Queen Elizabeth Scholars share 3 minute stories from their adventures abroad – with the audience voting on their favourite.
Hosted by GLST 211
WorldVIU Stage Performances
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Theme: Middle East/ Africa
Upper Cafeteria
Live music and performances!
Hosted by Department of International Education
VOICE (VIU Online International Cultural Exchange)
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Canadians will chat online with international students from many different countries; ask questions, chat with your fellow global citizens and discover what connects us!
Exchange Cafe - Education Abroad
1 - 2 pm
Theme: Community Through Student Mobility
Join VIU Exchange Students for coffee and conversation about studying abroad in the Americas, Asia and Australia. Learn about the application process and deadlines, funding opportunities and partner schools abroad.
Culture Couch: Silent Disco Edition
5:00 – 6:30 pm
We get off the couch this week and dance! Join the Collective Groove crew as we roam around VIU campus and dance to international dance music.
Wednesday, November 8
Global Fashion Show
12:15 - 1:15 pm
Exchange Cafe - Education Abroad
1 – 2 pm
Theme: Community Through Student Mobility
Join VIU Exchange Students for coffee and conversation about studying abroad in Europe. Learn about the application process and deadlines, funding opportunities and partner schools abroad.
Breaking Bread Gathering
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Breakdancing Performance: VIBE Dance Studio
2:30 - 4:30pm
Break Bread! Meet your friends to break bread from different regions around the world! Bread is a staple that joins cultures. A great mid-week study snack!
Free: Open to all
Thursday, November 9
Food from Culinary Arts: Indian
Forced to Flee: Understanding Refugee Experiences
10 - 11:30am
WorldVIU Stage
11:45am - 12:45pm
Theme: South Asian
International Skate Adventure
1 - 3pm
WorldVIU Party
4 - 8pm
Friday, November 10
Food from Culinary Arts: Italian/ Spanish/ Portuguese
Diwali Celebration of Light
4 - 6pm