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.
Stunning Seaweeds
Marine science pop-up class
In this hands-on class you learn to identify various species of seaweed.
Chemistry in Your Community
Chemistry pop-up class
Learn how chemistry is part of everyday life in these inspiring 15- to 30-minute sessions.
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.
Everything Gets Designed
Graphic design pop-up class
Learn some basic elements of graphic design and craft your own piece of merch.
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.
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!
12 pm pop-up classes
Waterworks
Earth science pop-up class
See how water shapes our landscape in a series of interactive demonstrations
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
Math All Around us
Math pop-up class
A selection of mini interactive lectures featuring mathematics all around us!
Chemistry in Your Community
Chemistry pop-up class
Learn how chemistry is part of everyday life in these inspiring 15- to 30-minute sessions.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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