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VIU news and experts for November 10, 2026

November 11, 2026 - 10:44am

Rear-VIU Mirror

December 22, 2025 - 10:24am

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Alumni Spotlight: Joy Wilson

December 21, 2025 - 09:56am

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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $480,000 for students in need

December 4, 2025 - 04:09pm

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Alumni giving spotlight: Jake Lussier’s commitment to VIU students

November 23, 2025 - 02:58pm

VIU news and experts: November 20, 2025

November 21, 2025 - 11:00am

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VIU experts this week: November 20, 2025

November 20, 2025 - 04:14pm

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Making learning accessible for students who learn and think differently

November 9, 2026 By Rachel Stern

Marijke De Bruin shares her learning experience at VIU

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VIU master’s student brings alternative healing program to Canada’s North

July 2, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Emily Hoefs is transforming health care in her community

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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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MyVIU student news June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

VIU summer services and fun

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Rebooting his future with the information technology program

June 16, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Matthias De Gisi graduates VIU with top honour in his category

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

June 11, 2025

Leah Vaisanen shares her journey

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Finding my people – a cohort of design nerds

June 5, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Graphic Design student Ronin Harver shares his story

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Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region opens outreach centre in Qualicum Beach

August 6, 2024 - 11:30am

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VIU Chancellor receives a Coronation Medal

July 24, 2024 - 09:00am

Update to the community July 15

July 15, 2024 - 04:00pm

Update to the community July 11

July 11, 2024 - 03:30pm

Unveiling incredible Pentlatch fish trap panel exhibit at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station

July 9, 2024 - 01:15pm

Update to the community July 3

July 3, 2024 - 04:15pm

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