Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is an opportunity for people to tell and show somebody that they romantically love them. It falls on February 14, the name day of two saints, St Valentine of Rome and St Valentine of Terni. In pre-Christian times, the middle of February was a time of pagan fertility festivals in Europe and allegedly the time when birds chose a mate.

In Nanaimo, there will be an event named Valentine's Speed Dating for singles to get to know each other. For more information, please check out this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines-speed-dating-in-nanaimo-tickets-89185978663?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. 

At VIU, there will be couples of events to celebrate Valentine's Day:

Chill and Quill, hosted by VIUSU Women's collective, is an afternoon gathering to design Valentine's Day cards. 

When: Tuesday, Feb 11, 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm 

Where: Building 355, room 211, Nanaimo campus

Valentine's Day Sexual Health Event - hosted by Healthy U VIU. 

When: Wednesday, Feb 12, 10 am to 1 pm

Where: Cowichan campus & Cowichan Trades Centre

Valentine's Day, hosted by VIUSU, is an afternoon of cookie decorating, live music, speed friending, free coffee, free Valentine's Day cards, and activities. 

When: Friday, Feb 14, 11 am to 2 pm

Where: Upper Cafeteria, Nanaimo campus