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Alumni Spotlight on Danielle Hyde

August 22, 2025 - 09:30am

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Welcome to campus – the Student Housing edition

August 20, 2025 By By Jenna Gill, VIU Recruitment Officer

What to know about orientation, Community Leaders and upcoming events

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Embracing new opportunities with the Community Cousins Program: Cassidy Caron

January 29, 2021

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

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VIU Student Pulse News: January 27, 2021

January 27, 2021

Mental health resources, career tips, student clubs & much more!

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A Story of Joy: Reducing the Harm so we can Heal

January 21, 2021

VIU's sixth annual Indigenous Speakers Series keynote presentation and discussion

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Voices – Reflections on Summer

January 16, 2021

Words from Indigenous youth on COVID, racism and mental health

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Let’s Explore the Seafloor: Sea Cucumbers

January 14, 2021 By Olivia Alexander

Have you ever seen a sea cucumber before?

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VIU Student Pulse News: January 13, 2021

January 13, 2021

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