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Nursing students at VIU demystify health with radio show

May 15, 2026 - 11:53am

DAILY UPDATE: COVID-19, MARCH 13, 2020, 6 pm

March 13, 2020 - 06:00pm

VIU gets in the zone for the CCAA National Women's Basketball Championship

VIU Gets In The Zone For The CCAA National Women's Basketball Championship

March 11, 2020 - 12:15pm

VIU Student Art Exhibit Explores Questions about Diversity and Common Experiences

March 3, 2020 - 03:00pm

Zombies and Shakespeare Collide in VIU Theatre Department's Spring Play

March 3, 2020 - 10:30am

Alum of the Month: Sarah Dmytruk

February 28, 2020 - 05:15pm

VIU Shed Your Threads So Children Can Play

VIU Teams Up With Community Partners to Ensure All Children Can Play

February 19, 2020 - 01:30pm

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Finding confidence and camaraderie in VIU’s WEST program

May 15, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Zackary Sutton shares his story

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What it’s like to be the face of the 2021 fire season

January 24, 2022 By Rachel Stern

VIU student Erika Berg reflects on her role as a BC Wildfire Service spokesperson

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Finding a place to not only belong but also thrive: Talela Manson

January 18, 2022

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

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Weathering the rainstorms

January 17, 2022 By Preet Parmar

How to prioritize your well-being when it's gloomy outside

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Is going to grad school worth it?

January 13, 2022

Vancouver Island University alumni tell their stories

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VIU Student Pulse News: January 12, 2022

January 12, 2022

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7 tips for university students moving away from home for the first time

January 12, 2022 By Preet Parmar

Don’t just survive, thrive!

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