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Alumni spotlight on Laura Mercer

September 4, 2026 - 10:56am

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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

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Preserving feminist health history to empower future activism and work

October 1, 2024 - 01:30pm

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Writing from the heart – my reflections on how to action reconciliation

September 29, 2024 - 02:00pm

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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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Ali Dillion-Cardinal amplifies teen voices in compelling play

August 7, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU Creative Writing student’s powerful work featured at Nanaimo Fringe Festival

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Hands-on learning draws Allie Unger to VIU Fisheries and Aquaculture diploma

July 30, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Meet this year’s VIU Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal recipient

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From social work to sustainable leisure management

July 22, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Christin Collishaw shares her story

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VIU student wins coveted administration award

July 22, 2024

How getting involved helped Julia Morris get ahead

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Find your new career path as a power engineer

July 18, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU’s next program intake is this fall

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Saving an endangered Nanaimo flower

July 12, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU Biology student studying rare flower only found in Nanaimo area

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Statement in support of LGBTQ2S+ students, staff and families

September 20, 2023 - 08:45am

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September 19, 2023 - 03:00pm

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VIU welcomes new Dean of Arts and Humanities

August 28, 2023 - 01:00pm

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VIU News & Experts: August 28, 2023

August 28, 2023 - 11:45am

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VIU supports newcomers to Canada pursue trades careers

August 11, 2023 - 10:45am

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VIU welcomes new dean of management

July 18, 2023 - 03:30pm

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