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VIU News & Experts: June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025 - 09:41pm

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VIU Researchers Examining Genetics of Canada Lynx

December 14, 2020 - 02:00pm

VIU Culinary Arts program donates surplus food to Salvation Army

VIU Culinary Arts Program Donates Surplus Food to Salvation Army

December 10, 2020 - 09:15am

Alumni of the Month: Spenser Smith

December 8, 2020 - 01:30pm

Dr. Spencer Russell works in the Centre for Innovation in Fish Health.

VIU Researchers Investigating Effects of Heat Waves on Marine Animals

December 8, 2020 - 10:30am

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Researchers Developing "Game-Changing" Methods to Measure Contaminants

December 3, 2020 - 09:15am

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Researchers Developing a Better User Interface for Historical Archive

December 2, 2020 - 01:45pm

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Rebooting his future with the information technology program

June 16, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Matthias De Gisi graduates VIU with top honour in his category

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Get your tech road trip ready

July 10, 2022 By Tracey Terepocki, Manager of Information Security at VIU

Tips to stay secure while you roam away from home

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Unique First Nations Housing Manager program trains people for success

July 9, 2022 By Jenn McGarrigle

Three VIU alumni share their experiences

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Finding his fit with VIU’s Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training Program

July 8, 2022

Russell Modeste is ready for the next step towards his dream career

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Helping others discover the power and potential of their voice

June 23, 2022

Celebrating Indigenous writers at VIU

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In videos: Valedictorian speeches from convocation

June 22, 2022

Advice from the graduating class of 2022

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An “All my Relations” approach to decolonizing education

June 16, 2022 By Heather Burke

6 Teachings to improve access, success and transitions to work for Indigenous learners

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VIU COVID Testing Clinic

VIU and Island Health Partner on COVID Testing Location at Nanaimo Campus

December 22, 2020 - 12:00pm

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VIU Media Highlights: November 24 - December 7, 2020

December 9, 2020 - 11:30am

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Rick Hansen Foundation Funds Accessibility Projects at VIU Campuses

December 3, 2020 - 05:45pm

President's and Provost's Awards for Excellence Celebration Program

December 3, 2020 - 12:15pm

Ashley Sandhu is a VIU Student Wellness Promoter

VIU Focuses Fundraising Campaign on Helping Students Impacted by Pandemic

November 13, 2020 - 07:30am

: Dr. Georgina Martin, a VIU Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Professor.

VIU Professor Appointed to Reference Group for Review of Indigenous Research

November 12, 2020 - 03:00pm

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