For ages 15 to 25

Thinking about joining us at VIU? Get a taste of the VIU student experience in a pop-up class. 

VIU Fest Pop-up classes are 11 am to 2 pm so you can try a class or two and still have time to explore the rest of the festival.

Pop-up classes are taught by VIU faculty who can answer questions about programs. 

Registration is required for almost all pop-up classes. We are also offering some all-ages drop-in classes

Spaces are limited. Sign up today to secure your spot!

11 am pop-up classes

Business Jeopardy
Business pop-up class
A light-hearted introduction to business. Test your knowledge and learn something new along the way. 

Sign up for business class

Stunning Seaweeds
Marine science pop-up class
In this hands-on class you learn to identify various species of seaweed. 

Sign up for marine science

Chemistry in Your Community
Chemistry pop-up class
Learn how chemistry is part of everyday life in these inspiring 15- to 30-minute sessions.

Sign up for chemistry

Earthquake!
Earth science pop-up class
Generate an earthquake to be read on a seismometer. Learn about earthquake waves and hazards and how the composition of Earth influences these.

Sign up for earthquake class

Everything Gets Designed
Graphic design pop-up class
Learn some basic elements of graphic design and craft your own piece of merch. 

Sign up for design class

Discover Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality
Recreation, tourism and hospitality pop-up class
This session offers a fun way to see how tourism and recreation shape our communities and promote social and environmental sustainability. 

Sign up for tourism class

Practical Nursing Hands-on Skills
A practical nursing pop-up class
Join us for a real life simulation activity and practice a skill used by real life practical nurses!

Sign up for practical nursing class

12 pm pop-up classes

Waterworks
Earth science pop-up class
See how water shapes our landscape in a series of interactive demonstrations

Sign up for waterworks class

Meet a Manikin and Explore a Simulator
Nursing pop-up class
Experience how simulators are used to train nursing students. Learn to do an assessment on a human manikin and do a scavenger hunt 

Sign up for nursing class

Math All Around us
Math pop-up class
A selection of mini interactive lectures featuring mathematics all around us!

Sign up for math class

Chemistry in Your Community
Chemistry pop-up class
Learn how chemistry is part of everyday life in these inspiring 15- to 30-minute sessions.

Sign up for chemistry

Designing the Unseen
Interior design pop-up class
Explore the art and science of interior design. It’s more than aesthetics — it’s about crafting places where we gather, heal, imagine and belong. 

Sign up for interior design class

Social Media Red Flags and Speed Interivews
Child and youth care (CYC) pop-up class
Take part in real-world scenarios of learning about red flags in social media for youth. Then hear from students in speed interviews about the career paths in child and youth care.

Sign up for CYC class

12:40 pm pop-up class

Meet a Manikin and Explore a Simulator
Nursing pop-up class
Experience how simulators are used to train nursing students. Learn to do an assessment on a human manikin and do a scavenger hunt 

Sign up for nursing class

1 pm pop-up classes

The Representation Game
Political studies pop-up class
Explore how political representatives interact with constituents and take positions on proposed policies. This game was featured on CBC radio. 

Sign up for political studies class

Learn to Program
A Computer science pop-up class
Create a program in Linux in our computer lab.

Sign up for computer class

From the Trenches
History pop-up class
Explore the different types of primary sources that historians use to understand the experiences of Canadian soldiers in twentieth century conflicts

Sign up for history class

Kinesiology Corner
A kinesiology pop-up class 
Explore the art and science of human movement. Examine your inner workings through anatomical models and physiological experiment in this hands-on class.

Sign up for kinesiology class

Education Graduate Program Alumni Showcase
Education pop-up experience
This pop-up experience is for ages 15 and up. Explore videos, research posters and stories which illustrate the careers, achievements and impact of our graduate program alumni.

Sign up for graduate. program showcase

1:20 pm pop-up class

Meet a Manikin and Explore a Simulator
Nursing pop-up class
Experience how simulators are used to train nursing students. Learn to do an assessment on a human manikin and do a scavenger hunt 

Sign up for nursing class

1:30 pm pop-up class

Teaching Art with a Math Twist
A teacher education pop-up class
Many teachers struggle to teach math in an engaging way.  In this session we will explore how to merge math with art and have powerful learning in two subjects!

Sign up for education class

2 pm pop-up class

The Importance of Estimating
Teacher education pop-up class
Do you love the jellybean estimating jar?  In this session learn about why estimating is an important skill for children and adults to have.

Sign up for education class

Drop-in classes

All ages. Anyone can stop in at drop-in classes. No registration required, and all you need to bring is your curiosity. 

 

LEGO: Learning English through Games, Oh yeah! 
An English language learner drop-in class
Drop by to practice your English language learning (ELL) skills with fun interactive games for all! 
Location: Building 205, Room 204
Time: 11 to 2 pm

Need for Speed 
An adult basic education drop-in class 
How fast can you put a body together? How fast does a marble need to travel to make it through an roller coaster? Check your Biology or Physics (or both!) knowledge in these hands-on activities
Location: Building 205, Room 203
Time: 11 to 2 pm

Hands-on Hub
Check out Trades demos and hands-on activities. You'll also have a chance to sign up to shadow a trades class. 
Location: Cafeteria, Building 300
Time: 12 to 4 om