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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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HR Corner: How is my Pay Determined?

December 16, 2020 - 05:00pm

A Canada Lynx in the forest

VIU Researchers Examining Genetics of Canada Lynx

December 14, 2020 - 02:00pm

VIU Culinary Arts program donates surplus food to Salvation Army

VIU Culinary Arts Program Donates Surplus Food to Salvation Army

December 10, 2020 - 09:15am

Alumni of the Month: Spenser Smith

December 8, 2020 - 01:30pm

Dr. Spencer Russell works in the Centre for Innovation in Fish Health.

VIU Researchers Investigating Effects of Heat Waves on Marine Animals

December 8, 2020 - 10:30am

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Researchers Developing "Game-Changing" Methods to Measure Contaminants

December 3, 2020 - 09:15am

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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

Persistence in the face of difficulties: Lauryn Mackenzie

June 7, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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Getting involved and pursuing possibilities: Nicole DiCastri

June 6, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

Helping youth get excited about science

June 6, 2022 By Rachel Stern

What it’s like to be a Let’s Talk Science ambassador

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Where should I live in Nanaimo?

June 4, 2022 By Michael Witcomb

5 tips to find the right housing fit

Emmerson Pollard

From undergraduate research to an honours thesis: Emmerson Pollard

June 2, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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Student Pulse News: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

June 1, 2022

Bike to school, Pride Fest Meet-up & free movies 🎥

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BC GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS STUDENTS WITH EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

BC Government Supporting Indigenous Students with Emergency Assistance

April 3, 2020 - 01:00pm

Province boosts emergency funding supports for students

April 2, 2020 - 10:15am

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