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Schedule of Events

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 SlamQueen 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