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A Conversation with Marie Wilson – 10 Years After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

September 4, 2025 - 12:51pm

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VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ celebrates 50 years in the qathet Region

October 16, 2024 - 03:30pm

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Learn about climate solutions and explore wildfire health risks at free climate conference

October 16, 2024 - 09:30am

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Alum of the Month: Jennifer Lindley

October 11, 2024 - 11:30am

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Celebrate autumn during Milner Gardens & Woodland’s Scarecrow Spectacular

October 10, 2024 - 02:30pm

VIU Professor’s new book explores identity and reconnection through reclamation

October 9, 2024 - 12:00pm

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VIU-led project working to protect Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region ecosystems

October 3, 2024 - 12:30pm

VIU Blog

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My semester abroad in Barbados

September 5, 2025

Ben Carter embraces Bajan culture

One friend helps another with homework

Managing stress

November 26, 2024 By Becky Duarte

Strategies for a successful end of term

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Student newsletter: November 13 edition

November 13, 2024

Next steps, study support and free pizza 🍕

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From lieutenant commander to business student

November 13, 2024

Carol Seabra shares her story

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Halloween around campus 👻

October 30, 2024

Student newsletter: October 30, 2024

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Building community, one study session at a time

October 29, 2024

VIU’s Peer Supported Learning program

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Finding your place at VIU

October 22, 2024 By Becky Duarte

A guide to getting involved in campus life

Statements & Announcements

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VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

March 20, 2024 - 04:30pm

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Raising a glass to nature: Brant Wildlife Festival celebrates biodiversity and conservation

March 20, 2024 - 09:30am

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Embark Student Corp funds food security initiatives at VIU

March 13, 2024 - 01:45pm

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International Women's Day Experts 🌎

March 4, 2024 - 07:30pm

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VIU News & Experts: February 29, 2024

February 29, 2024 - 03:45pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents Kashmir Lesnick-Petrovicz’s Guardians of Land, Life, Seeds and Love

February 27, 2024 - 01:15pm

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