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Alumni spotlight on Laura Mercer

September 4, 2026 - 10:56am

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VIU hosts free all-ages community event

October 9, 2025 - 01:50pm

VIU students design wearable tech aid for people with visual impairments

October 7, 2025 - 03:31pm

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Getting to Know You: Cliff Feng

October 7, 2025 - 10:30am

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Tackling the province’s pressing health challenges

September 22, 2025 - 04:35pm

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Vancouver Island University recognized as Moose Hide Campaign Ambassador Campus

September 18, 2025 - 04:23pm

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

September 4, 2025 - 12:51pm

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Shining a light on child and youth care workers

September 15, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

VIU student creates awards ceremony to recognize the people behind the work

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MyVIU student news: June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Don't miss out on money for work experiences

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Forging caring connections to land and the vulnerable: Ash Marie Wood

June 3, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Building connections and confidence: Aboh Ekoja

June 2, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Nurturing a passion for literacy, art and creativity: Paige Pierce

May 30, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

A winding path to a degree that resonates: Bree Sinnott

May 29, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

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More than a meal: The food security challenge at VIU

May 28, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Year-long project investigated student hunger on campus

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Update to the community July 11

July 11, 2024 - 03:30pm

Unveiling incredible Pentlatch fish trap panel exhibit at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station

July 9, 2024 - 01:15pm

Update to the community July 3

July 3, 2024 - 04:15pm

Update to Community – Protest Activity and Settlement Proposal

June 19, 2024 - 03:45pm

Update to community June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024 - 06:00pm

Two flagpoles side by side. One holds the Canada flag and the other the Pride flag.

Community members share impactful stories during VIU’s Rainbow Project

June 11, 2024 - 01:00pm

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