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A new level: VIU’s 2024-25 CCAA Academic All-Canadians

June 19, 2025 - 04:42pm

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VIU researchers measure methane at Alberni Valley Landfill

August 17, 2022 - 12:00pm

5 Questions with Joy Gugeler

August 11, 2022 - 10:15am

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New initiative helps people gain admission into VIU programs

July 27, 2022 - 11:00am

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VIU welcomes new Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Education and Engagement

July 26, 2022 - 03:45pm

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VIU ElderCollege offers both online and in-person courses for learners

July 26, 2022 - 10:45am

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VIU Adjunct Professor’s research seeks to improve perinatal, neonatal services in Nunavut village

July 25, 2022 - 01:15pm

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From foster care to university graduate

June 24, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Olivia Thomas’s 14-year journey of resilience and perseverance

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Things to do in Nanaimo

September 18, 2023 By Becky Duarte

Get to know your new hometown

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Student Pulse News: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

September 13, 2023

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3 reasons to become a student ambassador

September 12, 2023 By Shelby Bell

Building connections with your university community

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Navigating rental agreements

September 11, 2023 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

Common off-campus rental housing issues

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Welcome to the new academic year

September 10, 2023

A message from Irlanda Gonzalez Price, AVP, Student Affairs

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10 ways to stand out at a job fair

September 8, 2023 By By Ariann Sigsworth, Career Practitioner Student

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Graphic design students address sustainability by rethinking product packaging

November 16, 2022 - 10:30am

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VIU students pitch their seaweed products on Dragons’ Den-style show

November 9, 2022 - 03:45pm

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VIU expands awareness activities for free education savings grants

November 8, 2022 - 09:00am

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VIU and community partners remember local fallen armed forces members through video memorial

October 28, 2022 - 01:15pm

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VIU’s Theatre Department presents A Good Person

October 24, 2022 - 03:00pm

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VIU releases position statement on climate action and sustainability

October 21, 2022 - 10:00am

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