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VIU News & Experts: June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026 - 03:47pm

VIU News & Experts: September 6

September 6, 2023 - 03:45pm

Alum of the Month: Spenser Smith

September 6, 2023 - 01:30pm

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VIU professor develops imaging technology to take a deeper look at tumour metabolism

August 28, 2023 - 10:15am

Expert Q&A: Be wildfire ready

August 22, 2023 - 05:45pm

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Sault College and Vancouver Island University partner to expand opportunities for culinary learners

July 31, 2023 - 01:45pm

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Alum of the Month: Brian Timmer

July 31, 2023 - 01:30pm

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Turning clinic experience into community impact

June 9, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet the class of 2026: Emma Rampanen

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Finding community and belonging at VIU

February 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU grad and current employee Rayan Zeineddine shares his story

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VIU Student Pulse News: February 7

February 7, 2024

Black History Month and Valentine's Day events ❤️

Bringing Indigenous knowledge into the classroom

February 4, 2024

Introducing the Totem podcast

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Healing the mind with psychedelic-assisted therapy

February 4, 2024

From classroom to career: Valentina Chichiniova

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Tips to prioritize your mental health this year

January 28, 2024 By Becky Duarte

Advice from Wellness Promoter Becky Duarte

VIU Student Pulse News: January 24, 2024

January 25, 2024

Take care of your mental health 🧠

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Saturday, December 3: Nanaimo campus closed today

December 3, 2022 - 06:30am

Campuses and locations open for regular business today, December 1, 2022

December 1, 2022 - 06:00am

Wednesday, November 30 update: Nanaimo campus CLOSED for the rest of the day

November 30, 2022 - 10:15am

Severe weather morning campus closure: November 30, 2022

November 30, 2022 - 06:15am

Tuesday, November 29: Nanaimo, Cowichan and Parksville Closed for evening classes

November 29, 2022 - 02:00pm

Culinary arts and microbiology students in the lab

VIU Media Highlights: November 23, 2022

November 23, 2022 - 03:30pm

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