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VIU News & Experts: June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025 - 09:41pm

Terri Doughty, a VIU English Professor, will use Swedish artist Elsa Beskow’s work to illustrate how children’s picture books can contribute to a shift in perspectives in the plant-human relationship, during her Colloquium Series lecture.

VIU's Colloquium Series Lectures Live Streaming this Fall

September 17, 2020 - 02:30pm

An Unusual Start to an Unusual Semester

September 15, 2020 - 02:00pm

Alum of the Month: Ariana White

September 15, 2020 - 09:30am

: From left, Scott Britney, Dr. Mercedes Hernandez, Nicolen Johnson and Andre Gauvin have been conducting antibiotic-resistant gene research to determine how common they are in urban environments. (Please note that this photo was taken prior to the COVID

Biology Professor Investigating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Genes in Nanaimo Region

September 1, 2020 - 01:00pm

Program Helps VIU Students Develop Commercial Enterprise

Program Helps VIU Students Develop Commercial Enterprises

August 25, 2020 - 08:30am

Dr. Jasmine Janes, a VIU Biology Professor, is researching bog orchids and trying to determine how and why they are hybridizing in the wild.

VIU Researcher Investigates Eco-Evolutionary Process of Bog Orchids

August 11, 2020 - 03:45pm

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A voice for justice: VIU grad champions Indigenous women and girls

June 11, 2025

Leah Vaisanen shares her journey

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Laying the foundation for a future research career

May 30, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Diploma grad plans to eventually pursue his PhD

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From childhood burn survivor to nursing graduate

May 27, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Monica Webb’s story has come full circle.

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Taking advantage of every opportunity: Demitria Rae Rounis

May 24, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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Student Pulse News: May 18, 2022

May 19, 2022

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May 16, 2022 By Tracey Terepocki, Manager of Information Security at VIU

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Hannah Dudney

Making outdoor leisure accessible for all

May 12, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

VIU graduate student Hannah Dudney shares her story

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VIU’s ongoing response to the Black Lives Matter movement and racism in our community

June 8, 2020 - 02:15pm

All-Gender Washroom Renovations to be Completed this Summer

June 8, 2020 - 05:15am

IT's Ask Me Anything

June 8, 2020 - 03:45am

COVID-19 UPDATE: JUNE 4

June 4, 2020 - 05:30pm

Standing together against racism

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