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VIU reaches halfway mark on campaign to remove financial barriers for students

April 30, 2026 - 11:14am

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RockVIU 2021: Welcome to Campus, a Message of Appreciation

November 9, 2021 - 07:30pm

VIU Education Student Investigates How Women Experienced Trauma During the First World War

November 5, 2021 - 03:30pm

Two VIU Mariners Alumni Take on New Roles as Apprentice Coaches

November 1, 2021 - 12:45pm

Alum of the Month: Sandipan Debnath

October 25, 2021 - 03:30pm

WorldVIU Days Returns with Official Unveiling of Campus Community Mural

October 25, 2021 - 01:15pm

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5 Questions with Debra Hellbach

October 20, 2021 - 12:00pm

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Balancing parenthood and post-secondary studies

May 6, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

How support and stability is helping Lavdeep Gill pursue a career in health care

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How we’ve learned to conquer stress

December 14, 2022 By Samantha Allan

Two student leaders share their strategies

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Become a volunteer tutor at Vancouver Island University

December 12, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Tutors are needed at both the Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses.

How do songs develop character and progress plot in musical theatre?

December 8, 2022

Eliza Gardiner shares the inspiration behind her ballads

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VIU Light Up, exam support and holiday fun 🌲⛄

December 7, 2022

VIU Student Pulse News: December 7, 2022

Keeping your room while away - and saving the rent

November 30, 2022 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

A guide to subletting and assigning your housing

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Gaining a global research perspective

November 30, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Angelina Jaeger snags spot in prestigious summer research internship program

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City of Nanaimo Signs MOU with Vancouver Island University

April 20, 2021 - 03:15pm

VIU Media Highlights: March 30 - April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021 - 11:30am

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VIU Students Presenting Research and Creative Activity during CREATE Conference

April 8, 2021 - 09:45am

VIU Professor Receives Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship

April 6, 2021 - 03:30pm

VIU Media Highlights: March 16-29, 2021

March 29, 2021 - 07:30pm

VIU students examine a scallop held by Provan Crump, from Coastal Shellfish Ltd.

VIU Program Focuses on the Future of Food Security Through Aquaculture

March 24, 2021 - 02:15pm

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