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Black History Month: Author presentation

February 12 2026, 7 - 8 pm

Author Ruby Diaz Smith on her book, Searching for Serafim. Co-presented with the Nanaimo Historical Society and Nanaimo Community Archives. In Building 180, Room 134 (lecture theatre).

Thank you to Dr. Sonnet L’Abbé and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities for organizing Black History Month events at VIU. Other Black History Month events at VIU: 

Thursday February 19, 12 to 2 pm: 

Black History Month Book Club. Let’s read and discuss The Skin We’re In by Desmond Cole. In the Malaspina Theatre lobby.

Monday, February 23, 2:30 to 4 pm: 

Speaking Black Voices: A BHM Open Mic in the Malaspina Theatre. Come read anything by a Black author! 

Friday, February 27, 10:30 am: 

A Pan-African Feminist Blueprint for Peace in Sudan. Join Dr. Amel Aldehaib in conversation with Dr. Magnolia Pauker. Event is online. Register

Date and Time:
February 12 2026, 7 - 8 pm
Attendance: In-person
Location: Nanaimo campus
Building: Building 180, Room 134 (lecture theatre)
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