Services for Employees

Health, Wellness and Fitness

VIU Gym - free access and Low-fee Fitness Activities
viu.ca/campusrec/gym_facilty_services.asp

Campus Recreation Excursions - kayaking, cross country skiing and surfing
viu.ca/campusrec/outdoorrec.asp

Close proximity to a running track, the Nanaimo Ice and Aquatic Centres and hiking trails through the Colliery Dam Park and Morrell Sanctuary
maps.google.ca

Hairdressing Department Discounted Prices on Salon Products and Services
www.viu.ca/hairdressing/SalonServices2.asp

Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene Appointments for Students, Staff and the Community
www.viu.ca/hhs/dentalclinic

Esthetics Program – Discounted Prices for Esthetics Services - Parksville Campus
viu.ca/ccs/images/VIUSalonServices.pdf

Milner Gardens - Member benefits include free admission, discounted pricing for plants, gifts and concerts
www.viu.ca/MilnerGardens/membership.asp

Nail Technician Program – Discounted Prices on Nail Enhancements - Parksville Campus
viu.ca/ccs/images/VIUSalonServices.pdf

Special Offer for VIU Golfers
Special offer for VIU Golfers

Food and Beverage

Two cafeterias offering a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner options
“Bring Your Own Mug” daily coffee discounts in the cafeterias
Dining Dollars Discounts: Open a Dining Dollar account in the Cafeteria (Building 300) with your VIU employee card and receive discounts every time you purchase.
Phone (250) 740-6136
www.viu.ca/foodservices

Discovery Room Dining Room - Five star food at reasonable prices. Open for lunch and dinner.
Phone ( 250) 740-6338 for reservations
viu.ca/foodservices

Baking Program – Custom cakes, seasonal baking, and specialty wood-oven baked products prepared by students in the Professional Baking Program
www.viu.ca/baking
Cake Order Form

Student Union Pub
msu.ca/index.php?section_id=3

Java Hut, Subway and Tom's Tubes

Accommodation and Rentals

Western Student Housing - Summer Accommodation Discounts in the Student Residences, 10% off Summer Accommodation in the student residences for VIU employees. Book a room for friends or relatives. Ideal for family reunions or weddings.
Phone (250) 754-6338 to book
viuresidences.ca

Meeting and Event Services - Inexpensive facilities rentals and event services. A “one-stop-shop” open to staff for personal events such as meetings, workshops, family gatherings, movie screenings, weddings, etc. We liaise with other VIU departments (i.e. Food Services and Student Residences) to coordinate the event for you.
Phone (250) 740-6633.

Education and Technology

Waiver of Tuition for University Employees
www.viu.ca/policies

Information Technology Tutorials and Discounted Work at Home Software
viu.ca/technology

Apple Computer Educational Offer/Discount – Educational discounts on software and Apple computers
viubookstore.ca

Interest Free Computer Loan
www.viu.ca/financialservices/docs/ComputerLoan.pdf

Dell’s Member Purchase Program
7% discount on new Dell desktop computer, laptops and peripherals - Capitan login required

Library Equipment Loans
www.viu.ca/library/equipment.asp

Library
www.viu.ca/library/services.asp

Professional Development – Teaching and Learning Centre - Education and Workplace Technology
www.viu.ca/teaching

Malaspina High School – Two Generations of Learning Scholarship - Recognizing the great support and facilities that the VIU Nanaimo Campus provides to Malaspina High School (MHS) students, MHS is offering a $2,000 scholarship for children entering Grade 10, 11 or 12 whose parents are VIU Nanaimo Campus employees. This scholarship creates a unique learning and working opportunity for 2 generations on the same campus! For more information please visit: http://www.viu.ca/highschool/canadian/scholarships.asp

Museum of Natural History
www.viu.ca/museum/news.asp

Other Services

PROPASS - a permanent bus pass purchased by employees through payroll deductions. PROPASS is valid for travel throughout the Nanaimo Regional Transit System.
www.viu.ca/payroll/PROPASSProgram.asp

On-site Daycare Facility

Realty Support Project
Support Students when Buying or Selling Your Home

Printing and Duplicating - Inexpensive printing, full colour copies, laminating, binding, wide format posters and signs. Open to staff for personal printing needs Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4pm.
Phone (250) 740-6209
www.viu.ca/printing

VIU Bookstore - Early Bird email notices of sales and promotions throughout the year, email notices for special book events
“Art Card” discounts. Purchase a Bookstore Art Card and receive 10% off purchases of art supplies.
viubookstore.ca

McLotto - Payday Lotto
www.viu.ca/giving/WaysofGiving.asp

Onsite Plant Sales - VIU Horticulture Program
www.viu.ca/horticulture/pricelist.asp

Theatre - VIU Productions and Community Productions
www.viu.ca/theatre/UpcomingTheatreEvents.asp

Art Gallery
www.nanaimoartgallery.com

Automotive Shop Discounted Rates on Selected Services
www.viu.ca/automotive

Power Sports and Marine
www.viu.ca/psmt