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Vancouver Island University
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Vancouver Island University (abbreviated as VIU, formerly known as Malaspina University-College and earlier as Malaspina College) is a Canadian public university serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. Malaspina College began in 1969 and it has grown into a university which plays an important role in the educational, cultural, and economic life of the region.[3] The main campus is located in Nanaimo; there are regional campuses in Duncan and Powell River as well as a centre in Parksville.[4]
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Motto | Matter Here |
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Type | Public Liberal Arts University |
Established | (1969-1988 as Malaspina College); (1988-2008 as Malaspina University-College); (September 1, 2008 - Now) Vancouver Island University |
Academic affiliations | Universities Canada |
Endowment | C$26.3 million[1] |
Chancellor | Louise Mandell |
President | Dr. Deborah Saucier |
Students | 7,150[2] |
Undergraduates | 6,350 |
Postgraduates | 800 |
Location | , British Columbia , Canada 49°09′26″N 123°57′59″W |
Colours | blue & green ; |
Nickname | Mariners |
Sporting affiliations | Canadian Colleges Athletic Association |
Website | https://www.viu.ca |
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