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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $480,000 for students in need

December 4, 2025 - 04:09pm

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VIU Researcher Investigates Hospital Design Elements to Improve Employee Well-being

May 20, 2021 - 10:15am

Dr. Deb Saucier: Reflections on a Pandemic

April 30, 2021 - 12:15am

Navigating the Pandemic with Resiliency, Resources, Flexibility and a Sense of Purpose

April 29, 2021 - 11:45pm

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Hiccups and Hope: Returning to Campus After Months Away

April 29, 2021 - 11:15pm

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Scaling up and Shifting online: 10th Annual MED Research Conference

April 29, 2021 - 11:00pm

A little bit about VIU Chancellor Dr. Judith Sayers

April 29, 2021 - 10:45pm

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New entrance scholarship process gives future VIU students more certainty

December 16, 2025

Record amount of funding available for entrance scholarships

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Need help with your housing situation?

November 23, 2022 By Michael Witcomb

Five ways VIU’s Off-Campus Housing department can help you

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How to showcase skills and experience effectively on a resumé

November 23, 2022

Joe’s employment story

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Tips for managing procrastination

November 15, 2022 By Natasha Labenek

How to avoid leaving things to the last minute

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Preserving the sacrifices of armed forces members for future generations

November 9, 2022

Two innovative ways people are using letters from the Canadian Letters and Images Project

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Time management, Mariners at nationals and study resources 📚

November 9, 2022

VIU Student Pulse News: November 9, 2022

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Time Management 101

November 8, 2022 By Samantha Allan

Learning to use your time more effectively can make all the difference in university

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VIU Program Focuses on the Future of Food Security Through Aquaculture

March 24, 2021 - 02:15pm

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VIU Hosting Universities for an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

March 19, 2021 - 12:45pm

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VIU Media Highlights: March 1-15, 2021

March 15, 2021 - 04:15pm

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An Important Update on Our Fall 2021 Semester

March 9, 2021 - 11:15am

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BC Government Announces Support for Development of a Food Hub at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station

March 2, 2021 - 04:30pm

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VIU Media Highlights: February 16-28, 2021

March 1, 2021 - 04:45pm

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