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Billy Ray Belcourt at VIU for Indigenous Speakers Series

VIU news and experts for May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026 - 02:54pm

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Alum of the Month: Cam Wipper

March 24, 2021 - 09:30am

VIU Students Find Creative Ways to Support Children and Families During COVID

VIU Students Find Creative Ways to Support Children and Families During COVID

March 12, 2021 - 01:00pm

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VIU Alum Makes an Impact Through Endowment Awards

March 8, 2021 - 10:15am

Irlanda Gonzalez-Price, Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs

Student Affairs shows its Compassion during Pandemic

February 26, 2021 - 02:30am

Complete List: Long Service Honourees for 2020

February 26, 2021 - 02:00am

Jane Cole, VIU Professor, Art and Design

Five Questions with Jane Cole, Professor in Art and Design

February 26, 2021 - 01:30am

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VIU students explore effectiveness of community youth programs

May 11, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Uncovering what makes youth programs successful in Nanaimo

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13 unique VIU places to discover

September 13, 2022

An art gallery, high-end restaurant and fully equipped theatre are just some of the offerings

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How to deal with burnout

September 13, 2022 By Natasha Labenek

Tips for managing social, emotional and academic overwhelm

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A welcome note from Dr. Mike Quinn, VIU Provost

September 8, 2022

An introduction and reminder that you are not alone on your university journey

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Free stuff, academic supports & making new friends

August 31, 2022

Student Pulse News: August 31, 2022

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Introducing VIU’s new Career Studio

August 31, 2022 By Kashish Khanna

A one-stop solution for all your career needs

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Creating a literary connection for Indigenous kids

August 30, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

VIU Education student Samantha Beynon is now a published author

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Vancouver Island Work-integrated Learning

VIU and NIC Launch Work-Integrated Learning Hub

October 26, 2020 - 10:00am

Update on Spring 2021 term (beginning January)

October 6, 2020 - 10:15am

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Forestry Professor Bill Beese Wins Scientific Achievement Award

October 5, 2020 - 11:00am

Food security in the age of COVID-19

VIU Speaker Series Addresses Food Security in the Age of COVID-19

September 28, 2020 - 03:45pm

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VIU Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Imagine VIU Campaign

September 23, 2020 - 09:45am

Information on Scholar Strike Canada, September 9 and 10

September 9, 2020 - 11:15am

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