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April 24, 2025 - 12:25pm

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5 Questions with Dr. Carolyn Swanson

September 25, 2024 - 02:45pm

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Life’s unexpected realities explored in VIU Theatre department’s studio play – Tough

September 24, 2024 - 02:45pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents Threadbare, an exhibit by Connie Michele Morey

September 11, 2024 - 09:30am

VIU Computer Science professor investigating AI privacy concerns among young users

September 3, 2024 - 01:30pm

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New farming courses provide science-based and practical learning

August 19, 2024 - 03:30pm

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Alum of the Month: Yevgeniya (Jane) Lytvynenko

August 13, 2024 - 05:45pm

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VIU student researches perceptions of women’s rights in Iran

April 17, 2025 By Annette Lucas

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VIU Student Pulse News: August 21, 2024

August 21, 2024

Campus jobs, new student emails and back to school events 🍏

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Earn while you learn with the work-integrated early childhood education program

August 20, 2024

You don’t need to stop working to further your schooling

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VIU students design sustainable food systems

August 16, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Trades students gain valuable real-world experience

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Ali Dillion-Cardinal amplifies teen voices in compelling play

August 7, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU Creative Writing student’s powerful work featured at Nanaimo Fringe Festival

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Hands-on learning draws Allie Unger to VIU Fisheries and Aquaculture diploma

July 30, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Meet this year’s VIU Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal recipient

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From social work to sustainable leisure management

July 22, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Christin Collishaw shares her story

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Board of Governors approves VIU’s 2024-25 Budget

April 2, 2024 - 04:45pm

VIU Fulbright scholar advocates for decolonizing sexual education for healthy communities

March 25, 2024 - 10:00am

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VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

March 20, 2024 - 04:30pm

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Raising a glass to nature: Brant Wildlife Festival celebrates biodiversity and conservation

March 20, 2024 - 09:30am

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Embark Student Corp funds food security initiatives at VIU

March 13, 2024 - 01:45pm

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