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VIU News & Experts: June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025 - 09:41pm

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Combining passions and learning new skills

June 15, 2022 - 08:30pm

Gained in translation: the magic of translating texts into English

June 15, 2022 - 07:45pm

Trail maps, aspirations and focusing on the future of work at VIU – People Plan renewal

June 15, 2022 - 12:30pm

Employee BBQ

The blessings of a new season

June 15, 2022 - 12:15pm

The impact of social media on body image and mental heath

June 15, 2022 - 12:00pm

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VIU students create community exhibit at Nanaimo Museum

June 15, 2022 - 10:45am

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A voice for justice: VIU grad champions Indigenous women and girls

June 11, 2025

Leah Vaisanen shares her journey

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Pushing the boundaries of what is possible

August 4, 2023

From classroom to career: Kayla Passmore

Examining mental health supports in the K-12 school system

August 3, 2023

Grad student Nova Heartland shares her research

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Discovering a passion for working on cars

July 27, 2023

Trinity LaRose's story

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New student checklist

July 24, 2023

7 things you can do before coming to VIU

Mauricea Panchenko

Single parent and psychology student receives significant scholarship

July 21, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Mauricea Panchenko is well on her way to realizing her post-secondary dreams.

Thomas Leaf

Exploring connections between sport, history and kinesiology

July 21, 2023

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation

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Tla’amin Nation gifts ʔayʔaǰuθəm name to local VIU campus

September 20, 2022 - 11:30am

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VIU welcomes new Director of Equity, Diversity and Human Rights

September 15, 2022 - 03:30pm

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View Gallery presents Cindy Stelmackowich – Trenched

September 7, 2022 - 10:15am

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More on-campus housing for Vancouver Island University

September 2, 2022 - 12:30pm

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Provincial funding improves access to learning for VIU students

August 29, 2022 - 02:45pm

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VIU welcomes new students with a week of activities and events

August 29, 2022 - 10:45am

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