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VIU News & Experts: June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025 - 09:41pm

Gender Symposium Shines Light on the History of Healing and Caring

June 11, 2020 - 11:30am

Dr. Eve Stringham, Dean, Science and Technology

VIU Welcomes New Dean of Science and Technology

June 11, 2020 - 10:45am

VIU Working Remotely Chronicles: Our Favourite Things

June 8, 2020 - 08:15am

Strategic Plan

Our Community’s Thoughts on VIU’s Strengths

June 8, 2020 - 07:00am

Welcome

Welcoming New Employees

June 8, 2020 - 06:30am

Community Classroom

VIU Launches Digital Platform to Share Knowledge and Expertise

June 8, 2020 - 06:15am

VIU Blog

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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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How do trees and forests contribute to climate change mitigation?

April 27, 2022

A part of the VIU spring 2022 Science and Technology Community Lecture Series

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In Videos: VIU Academic and Career Preparation programs provide foundation for success

April 26, 2022

There are options to suit a variety of needs

The Future of Reconciliation in Canada A VIU Conversation

The Future of Reconciliation in Canada

April 22, 2022

A VIU Conversation

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Can I earn university credits while still in high school?

April 21, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Your questions about VIU’s Dual Credit program, answered.

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End of term is fast approaching 📆

April 20, 2022

VIU Student Pulse News: April 20, 2022

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What it’s like completing your PhD research at VIU

April 19, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Joseph Monaghan shares his story

Statements & Announcements

Free counselling service launches for post-secondary students

April 17, 2020 - 10:45am

President's Awards for Service Excellence Open for Nominations

April 16, 2020 - 05:15am

Transformational Leadership Professional Development

The President's Awards for Community Engagement and the Provost's Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Open for Nominations

April 16, 2020 - 04:45am

UPDATE: COVID-19, April 15

April 15, 2020 - 05:30pm

UPDATE: COVID-19, APRIL 9

April 9, 2020 - 03:15pm

Update: COVID-19, April 6

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