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VIU News & Experts: June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025 - 09:41pm

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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

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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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Finding my people – a cohort of design nerds

June 5, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Graphic Design student Ronin Harver shares his 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

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Are you saying yes to too much? 🤔

October 16, 2024

VIU student newsletter: October 16 edition

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Meet the staff in Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place

October 16, 2024

Kerry, Brittany, Lyn and Heather are here for you

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The importance of knowing when to say yes and no

October 9, 2024 By Becky Duarte

Stepping out of your comfort zone – strategically

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Statement about encampment on the VIU campus

May 7, 2024 - 05:15pm

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VIU Media Studies hosts Showcase and Social on April 25

April 18, 2024 - 02:00pm

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Portal “rewires and connects” at the launch of its 2024 issue

April 16, 2024 - 11:45am

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VIU welcomes public to campus for career fair

April 10, 2024 - 02:00pm

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Centre for Seafood Innovation celebrates success following three-year program

April 8, 2024 - 04:45pm

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