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November 19, 2025 - 03:42pm

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Alum of the Month: Dr. Serene Kerpan

September 24, 2022 - 09:30am

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VIU welcomes three new refugee students

September 14, 2022 - 11:15am

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5 Questions with Whitney Wood

August 23, 2022 - 10:15am

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In Photos: VIU Horticulture program helps grow connections with Belize

August 22, 2022 - 01:15pm

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VIU researchers measure methane at Alberni Valley Landfill

August 17, 2022 - 12:00pm

5 Questions with Joy Gugeler

August 11, 2022 - 10:15am

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November 19, 2025

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September 13, 2023

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3 reasons to become a student ambassador

September 12, 2023 By Shelby Bell

Building connections with your university community

Navigating rental agreements

September 11, 2023 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

Common off-campus rental housing issues

Welcome to the new academic year

September 10, 2023

A message from Irlanda Gonzalez Price, AVP, Student Affairs

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10 ways to stand out at a job fair

September 8, 2023 By By Ariann Sigsworth, Career Practitioner Student

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September 7, 2023 By Katie Temporal

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Health professionals can prescribe access to VIU’s Milner Gardens through national program

July 4, 2022 - 12:30pm

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VIU hosts summer camps for Indigenous students

June 29, 2022 - 02:15pm

Paper Excellence and Vancouver Island University create Indigenous Success Fund

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

VIU welcomes new Provost and Vice-President Academic

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents Photo Salon 2022 hosted by Harbour City Photography Club

June 16, 2022 - 02:00pm

VIU awards honorary degree to acclaimed Canadian sculpture artist

June 15, 2022 - 11:45am

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