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Three students walk by the Health and Science Centre

March 20, 2024

VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

What's going on at VIU 🍏

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March 20, 2024

Creating a safe place to play and learn

Child and Youth Care students participate in community program

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November 17, 2021 by Preet Parmar

Looking out for number one: How to practice self-care during mid-terms and finals

Staying healthy during stressful times

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November 4, 2021 by Michael Witcomb

Finding a place to live in Nanaimo

5 tips to help you secure the housing arrangement that’s right for you

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November 3, 2021

VIU Student Pulse News: November 3, 2021

November is a busy month at VIU! ☔

Samuelle Simard-Provençal holds a small bird in her hands.

October 25, 2021 by Rachel Stern

Alum takes high school students under her wing

Samuelle Simard-Provençal shares her love of science through bird banding demonstration

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October 20, 2021

Student Pulse News: October 20, 2021

Spook-tacular events on campus and much more 🎃👻

Elise Cole

October 8, 2021 by Eric Zimmer

Battling racism and discrimination with art

VIU Kinesiology student Elise Cole shares her story

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October 6, 2021

Student Pulse News: October 6, 2021

Therapy dogs, Halloween fun and research tips 😄

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September 24, 2021

Making a positive impact on youth: Aaron Moore

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

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September 22, 2021

Student Pulse News: September 22, 2021

Truth and Reconciliation Day events, Mariners games, off-campus housing tips and our photo contest 📷

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