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Three installation art pieces by Connie Michele Morey at the View Gallery.

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

September 11, 2024

What: Threadbare, an exhibit by Connie Michele Morey When: Exhibit runs until November 1. Opening reception and artist performance September 20 from 4 to 6 pm Where: VIU’s View Gallery Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) View Gallery hosts Threadbare, an exhibit by artist Connie Michele Morey.... Read more


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VIU hosts free community event

September 10, 2024

What: VIU Fest When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 12 to 4 pm Where: VIU’s Nanaimo campus (parking is free throughout the day). See Nanaimo campus map. Spend an afternoon at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Nanaimo campus for VIU Fest, a free, annual community event showcasing the best the... Read more


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VIU News & Experts: September 5, 2024

September 5, 2024

The Weekly Rundown: AI, elections and sustainable farming 🍅 In this issue of VIU news & experts:  What worries young users about AI?  Mobilizing the next generation of voters VIU Fest is back!  Expanded gathering place re-opens Featured experts Investigating AI privacy concerns among young... Read more


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VIU Computer Science professor investigating AI privacy concerns among young users

September 3, 2024

Dr. Ajay Shrestha and his research team are looking for participants for their research study. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced funding for research projects focusing on children’s privacy and the impact of technology on privacy. This research is supported by the OPC... Read more




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