Vancouver Island University (formerly known as Malaspina University-College) is a comprehensive, four-year, postsecondary institution serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. Established in 1969 as Malaspina College, it has grown into an institution that plays an important role in the educational, cultural, and economic life of the region. The main campus is located in Nanaimo, and there are regional campuses in Duncan and Powell River, as well as a campus centre in Parksville. The university press, The Navigator, is a member of CUP.
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