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Documentary filmmaker uncovers history of Chinese-Canadian war hero

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VIU celebrates local and global community during WorldVIU Days

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RockVIU 2023 Welcome to Campus: A message of appreciation

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VIU researcher using community-engaged approach to BC’s toxic drug crisis

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Researching the effects of AI in the workplace

March 18, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

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VIU partners with Digital Marketing Institute to offer new certification

March 13, 2024 By Vaidehi Sayar

Training helps MBA students get ahead of the competition

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VIU Student Pulse News: March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

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Grad student researches experiences of female rock climbers

March 5, 2024

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Radio show encourages revitalization of Indigenous languages

February 28, 2024

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Creating connections through poetry

February 28, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU Education student Paige Pierce is Nanaimo’s Youth Poet Laureate

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VIU welcomes new dean of management

July 18, 2023 - 03:30pm

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VIU hosts summer camp for Indigenous students

July 6, 2023 - 09:30am

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June 30, 2023 - 11:30am

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VIU News & Experts: June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023 - 02:45pm

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VIU awards honorary degrees to local philanthropist and award-winning author

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