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Giving youth a voice in Canada’s AI policies

July 27, 2026 - 02:36pm

New Online Learning Opportunity for VIU Employees

April 29, 2021 - 09:45pm

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Alum of the Month: Amy Pye

April 20, 2021 - 10:30am

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VIU Faculty Take Popular Extreme Science Show Online

April 12, 2021 - 12:30pm

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Alum of the Month: Chyanne Trenholm

April 9, 2021 - 05:15pm

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BioBlitz Event Provides a Snapshot of Plant and Animal Biodiversity

April 7, 2021 - 10:15am

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Alum of the Month: Cam Wipper

March 24, 2021 - 09:30am

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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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What is consent?

September 20, 2022

VIU’s Thrive team shares some facts, myths and resources

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VIU Student Pulse: September 14, 2022

September 14, 2022

No classes on September 19 to mark the Queen's funeral

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13 unique VIU places to discover

September 13, 2022

An art gallery, high-end restaurant and fully equipped theatre are just some of the offerings

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How to deal with burnout

September 13, 2022 By Natasha Labenek

Tips for managing social, emotional and academic overwhelm

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A welcome note from Dr. Mike Quinn, VIU Provost

September 8, 2022

An introduction and reminder that you are not alone on your university journey

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Free stuff, academic supports & making new friends

August 31, 2022

Student Pulse News: August 31, 2022

Statements & Announcements

Dr. Judith Sayers, VIU's new Chancellor

VIU Appoints Dr. Judith Sayers as New Chancellor

August 10, 2020 - 02:15pm

VIU President Receives Indigenous Women in Leadership Award

July 24, 2020 - 10:00am

Milner Garden & Woodland Creates New Legacy Endowment Fund

July 21, 2020 - 03:45pm

William Litchfield, Associate Vice-President, Community Partnerships

VIU Creates New Office of Community Partnerships

July 8, 2020 - 12:15pm

Virtual Graduation Celebration 2020

July 7, 2020 - 11:45am

Improving access to quality, affordable child care in Nanaimo

June 25, 2020 - 01:15pm

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