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VIU News & Experts: September 24, 2026

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From the classroom to COP: A VIU prof writes about climate talks

January 14, 2026 - 01:28pm

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Breaking barriers in skilled trades education

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Accounting internship adds up to future business success

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How I found my people

October 2, 2025 By Becky Duarte

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What Orange Shirt Day means to me

September 29, 2025

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VIU alum makes impact in community through media industry

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My semester abroad in Barbados

September 5, 2025

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Welcome to campus – the Student Housing edition

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