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VIU invites public to free, all-ages community event

October 6, 2026 - 08:50am

VIU Students Find Creative Ways to Support Children and Families During COVID

VIU Students Find Creative Ways to Support Children and Families During COVID

March 12, 2021 - 01:00pm

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VIU Alum Makes an Impact Through Endowment Awards

March 8, 2021 - 10:15am

Irlanda Gonzalez-Price, Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs

Student Affairs shows its Compassion during Pandemic

February 26, 2021 - 02:30am

Complete List: Long Service Honourees for 2020

February 26, 2021 - 02:00am

Jane Cole, VIU Professor, Art and Design

Five Questions with Jane Cole, Professor in Art and Design

February 26, 2021 - 01:30am

Josephine Chong Celebrates 35 years of Dedicated Service to VIU

February 26, 2021 - 01:00am

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Building a future rooted in community

October 6, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Marissa Tom-Charlie is pursuing a career in justice and community service thanks to financial support.

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Creating a literary connection for Indigenous kids

August 30, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

VIU Education student Samantha Beynon is now a published author

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Your input is needed on the Student Affairs Foundation Plan

August 23, 2022

Get entered into a draw for a $500 tuition credit!

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VIU Student Pulse: August 17, 2022

August 17, 2022

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Applying classroom learning in the workplace

August 16, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Madelaine Jones shares her co-operative education experience

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Making post-secondary an option for all

August 11, 2022 By Roberta Jenkins

New program helps students overcome barriers

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Inspired by the world around us: Ally Badger

August 9, 2022

Meet this year’s recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal

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Standing together against racism

June 2, 2020 - 04:30pm

UPDATE: COVID-19, MAY 13

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Student update on our fall semester

May 11, 2020 - 10:15am

UPDATE: COVID-19, MAY 6

May 6, 2020 - 06:15pm

UPDATE: COVID-19, April 29

April 29, 2020 - 04:00pm

Federal Government support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19

April 22, 2020 - 11:45am

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