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Our donors fund over 2000 scholarships, awards, and bursaries each year.

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Find out what's going on at VIU!

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Welcome to campus – the Student Housing edition

August 20, 2025 By By Jenna Gill, VIU Recruitment Officer

What to know about orientation, Community Leaders and upcoming events

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VIU Student Pulse News: April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

What to expect when the timetable is released next week, summer work opportunities and much more 💼👇

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What types of educational delivery modes are available at VIU this fall?

April 20, 2021

A guide to the revised timetable options

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Getting out of the Fog

April 20, 2021 By by Sharon Kelly, VIU’s Success Coach

8 helpful fuzz busters that support clear thinking

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Infusing love into academia: Falon Crosby

April 18, 2021

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

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Catching Enough Z’s

April 11, 2021 By Healthy U Cowichan

Tips to Improve Sleep

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VIU Student Pulse News: April 7, 2021

April 8, 2021

Q&A event about Fall 2021, Instagram photo contest, digital survival kit and more 💬

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