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Giving youth a voice in Canada’s AI policies

July 27, 2026 - 02:36pm

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RockVIU 2021: Welcome to Campus, a Message of Appreciation

November 9, 2021 - 07:30pm

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VIU Education Student Investigates How Women Experienced Trauma During the First World War

November 5, 2021 - 03:30pm

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Two VIU Mariners Alumni Take on New Roles as Apprentice Coaches

November 1, 2021 - 12:45pm

Alum of the Month: Sandipan Debnath

October 25, 2021 - 03:30pm

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WorldVIU Days Returns with Official Unveiling of Campus Community Mural

October 25, 2021 - 01:15pm

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5 Questions with Debra Hellbach

October 20, 2021 - 12:00pm

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Carpentry students build skills and community

July 29, 2026 By Neil Every

VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ students gain hands-on experience while helping build homes that will become part of the Tla’amin Nation community

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VIU Light Up, exam support and holiday fun 🌲⛄

December 7, 2022

VIU Student Pulse News: December 7, 2022

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Keeping your room while away - and saving the rent

November 30, 2022 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

A guide to subletting and assigning your housing

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Gaining a global research perspective

November 30, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Angelina Jaeger snags spot in prestigious summer research internship program

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How do government policies affect housing affordability?

November 30, 2022

Katarina Litva examines housing issues in Louisville, Kentucky

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Supporting students in need on Giving Tuesday

November 25, 2022 By Jenn McGarrigle

The impact of giving for one employee

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My semester abroad in Norway

November 24, 2022 By Sarah Osborne

What it’s like to learn and explore across the Norwegian landscape

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VIU Media Highlights: February 1-15, 2021

February 17, 2021 - 05:30pm

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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