Community Classroom

Welcome to VIU's Community Classroom!

Join us in exploring the labs, offices and research facilities of Vancouver Island University! In our community classrooms, you can meet our faculty and students, discover new environments and change the world alongside us. We're excited to share our knowledge and passions with you. 

Bringing Indigenous knowledge into the classroom

Introducing the Totem podcast

How is failure valuable?

Dr. Mike Roberson shares three perspectives on the value of failure

How were special effects created before electricity and cameras?

Leon Potter takes people behind the curtain to learn about theatre magic

How are contemporary feminisms negotiated in TV comedies?

Comedies allow people to talk about taboo topics

Dealing with upset customers

De-escalating challenging situations

Doing your part to save water during a drought

Geography Professor Dr. Alan Gilchrist’s tips

Why you should secure your garbage and recycling

Resource management officer students work with city on bear attractants

VIU alum shares Indigenous-made films watch list

J’net Ayayqwayaksheelth shares three recent favourites

Hyena stalkings, how hummingbird brains work and meeting Royals

VIU’s President and Provost share their research journeys

Ask Me Anything Virtual Guest Speaker Series

Are you interested in having a scientist or mathematician visit your class and tell your students all about the projects and research they are working on? VIU professors and student researchers in our Faculty of Science and Technology are excited to share their knowledge, experience and passions with your students via virtual classroom visits. Parents homeschooling their children may also be able to take advantage of this exciting new series. This free service comes with only one catch – be sure to bring some questions for our speaker to answer!

Virtual Guest Speaker Series Information