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Indigenous speaker reminds Canadians that the colonial project’s impacts remain

November 7, 2025 - 11:14am

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Expert Q&A: BC government changes to reporting student progress

June 30, 2023 - 04:00pm

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Alum of the Month: Lee Cooper

June 18, 2023 - 10:00am

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VIU's Danielle Hyde named 2023 CCAA Athletic Director of the Year

June 14, 2023 - 08:45am

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Dash Dauntless: VIU’s professional wrestler

June 7, 2023 - 03:00am

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Benefits Overview: Where do You Turn When You’re Not Sure Where to Turn?

June 5, 2023 - 02:15pm

5 Questions with Melissa Huggan

May 31, 2023 - 11:30am

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VIU program helps newcomers find trades careers

November 13, 2025 By Eric Zimmer

Students explore a range of trades while improving their English and job-readiness skills.

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VIU Student Pulse News: February 21, 2024

February 21, 2024

Make the most of Study Days 📚

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Xwulqw’selu Sta’lo’: Quw’utsun Mustimuhw Hwialasmut tu Tumuhw

February 16, 2024

(Koksilah River: Cowichan Peoples Take Care of the Land)

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Studying overseas with international scholarships

February 15, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Tony Miyoshi and Sam Statchuk share their stories

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Designing VIU’s next signature chocolate in Paris

February 12, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Baking and Pastry Arts student Grace Poirier shares her story

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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 ❤️

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VIU’s Theatre Department presents the dramatic comedy She Kills Monsters

February 15, 2023 - 03:00pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents Taryn Walker, Echoes From a Time Not Yet Here

February 7, 2023 - 10:45am

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VIU lecture series kicks off with the story of the endangered Vancouver Island marmot

January 31, 2023 - 01:15pm

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Speaker addresses herring and the health of the Salish Sea

January 31, 2023 - 09:45am

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VIU experts appear live on CBC Nanaimo broadcast

January 27, 2023 - 04:15pm

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VIU professor explores Bach’s Chaconne for Solo Violin during first spring Colloquium lecture

January 27, 2023 - 10:00am

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