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Saving salmon and keeping the romance alive

February 5, 2026 - 11:50am

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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BSN Students Make Positive Impact on Opioid Crisis

April 29, 2021 - 10:15pm

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Building a career in hospitality leadership

February 6, 2026

Saurya Mishra shares his story

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Three real Vancouver Island ghost stories to get you in the Halloween spirit

October 30, 2022 By Shanon Sinn

Alum Shanon Sinn shares his research

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VIU Student Pulse News: October 26, 2022

October 26, 2022

Halloween happenings, new library resources & scholarship deadlines 👻

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Action thriller Atomic Blonde examined in Colloquium lecture

October 20, 2022

Theo Finigan explores graphic novel and film adaptation

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Harnessing the power of the poop loop

October 20, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Meet Jenni Ottilie Keppler, VIU’s visiting student researcher from Germany

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How to build your skills outside of the classroom

October 19, 2022 By Samantha Allan

Why getting involved is so important for your success

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My summer internship in Belize

October 16, 2022 By Melanie P. Loureiro

What it’s like doing research on a coral reef

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VIU's Campuses and Facilities OPEN on Tuesday, February 16, 2021

February 15, 2021 - 05:45pm

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VIU's Campuses and Facilities Closed February 14 and 15, 2021

February 13, 2021 - 05:45pm

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VIU's Nanaimo, Cowichan – campus and Trades Centre – G.R. Paine Horticultural Centre, and Milner Gardens and Woodland are CLOSED today due to severe weather conditions.

February 13, 2021 - 06:15am

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VIU, NIC and Tourism VI Partner on Virtual Networking Event

February 10, 2021 - 10:30am

Speaker Addresses Racism in the BC Health-care Sector

February 3, 2021 - 03:45pm

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VIU Media Highlights: January 18 - 29, 2021

February 1, 2021 - 05:15pm

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