What is Fun@VIU
Fun@VIU is a student-led, staff supported leadership group of Vancouver Island University. Made up of a core executive student leadership team, a larger community of members, and a growing volunteer base, there is an opportunity for all VIU students to be involved with Fun@VIU.
Annual Events
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VIU Games
The VIU Games is an annual event held at Vancouver Island University where teams of 10-12 members are formed from students, alumni, faculty, and staff in an integrated competition of spirit and sporting events. Teams compete to win the prestigious Chassels Cup!
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Escape the Ordinary, Connect the Experience.
Social & Virtual Events
Fun@VIU hosts one social event per month where students across VIU can participate, meet new friends, and have fun! Social’s include: pumpkin carving, ugly holiday sweater making, 12 Days of Fun@VIU Giveaways, Paint Night, Home Opener tailgates, and many more. Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages to see what we’re up to this month.
![Paint Night](https://services.viu.ca/sites/default/files/styles/flexcta_square_crop_600/public/152006606-124223596204999-2760855917579191481-n.jpg?itok=z8EX3BK4)
Paint Night
Grab some paint, a canvas, and some paintbrushes and join us for a follow-along tutorial of a painting.
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Bell Let’s Talk Day
Join Fun@VIU as we host mini-games on Bell Lets Talk Day and take a photo with our signature balloon Photo Booth!
![KP](https://services.viu.ca/sites/default/files/styles/flexcta_square_crop_600/public/img-6931.jpg?itok=wv58MpNd)
Volleyball Home Opener
Compete in competitions throughout the first game of the season to win your choice of Fun@VIU swag!
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Holiday Sweater Making
All you need to bring is a plain sweater and we’ll bring the supplies. Come listen to holiday music while making your best Ugly Holiday Sweater
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VIU’s Moment of Gratitude
VIU’s Moment of Gratitude was hosted to show our support for front line and essential workers through these tough times by making as much noise as possible.
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Tandem Challenge
The Tandem Challenge is a summer-long challenge where teams of two compete in at-home competitions to win a grand prize of over $200 in value.