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Alumni spotlight: Lisa Leclerc

January 27, 2026 - 09:59am

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Exhibit celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region

July 5, 2025 - 10:18am

Alumni spotlight on Tonia Laird

June 26, 2025 - 10:38am

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Skipping her way to Japan

June 25, 2025 - 10:17am

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A new level: VIU’s 2024-25 CCAA Academic All-Canadians

June 19, 2025 - 04:42pm

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VIU News & Experts: June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025 - 09:41pm

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Preserving Canada’s wartime history for future generations

June 5, 2025 - 01:34pm

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Starting the semester right

January 29, 2026 By Becky Duarte

What to do so you don't feel so behind

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Forging caring connections to land and the vulnerable: Ash Marie Wood

June 3, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Building connections and confidence: Aboh Ekoja

June 2, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Nurturing a passion for literacy, art and creativity: Paige Pierce

May 30, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

A winding path to a degree that resonates: Bree Sinnott

May 29, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

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More than a meal: The food security challenge at VIU

May 28, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Year-long project investigated student hunger on campus

Building community with media and music: Daniela Alejandra Guevara Sotomayor

May 26, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

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VIU News & Experts: November 6, 2024

November 6, 2024 - 10:45am

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Severe weather closure notifications for the 2024-25 year

November 4, 2024 - 04:00pm

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VIU Esthetics and Spa Therapy program hosts open house in new space

October 30, 2024 - 11:45am

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VIU News & Experts: October 23, 2024

October 23, 2024 - 03:45pm

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Fostering respectful dialogue: A message on neutrality and inclusivity at VIU

September 25, 2024 - 12:00pm

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VIU hosts free community event

September 10, 2024 - 04:30pm

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