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A Conversation with Marie Wilson – 10 Years After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

September 4, 2025 - 12:51pm

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VIU psychology professor researching conversation memory in children

November 4, 2024 - 12:45pm

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VIU and community partners remember local fallen soldiers through video memorial

November 1, 2024 - 08:45am

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Flower Power: Milner Gardens & Woodland receives national recognition

October 31, 2024 - 02:15pm

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5 Questions with Cobus Swarts

October 24, 2024 - 10:15am

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Our Town explores love, loss and life’s fragility

October 21, 2024 - 12:15pm

Celebrated Canadian poet Lisa Robertson to give VIU Gustafson lecture

October 18, 2024 - 09:45am

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VIU alum makes impact in community through media industry

September 10, 2025

From Classroom to Career: Caitlin Lundgren

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Going below the surface on shoreline erosion behaviour

December 16, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Brayden Klassen shares his story

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Making headlines – Alyona Latsinnik breaks viral election night story

December 12, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Student exposes racist remarks made by candidate as part of class assignment

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VIU student news: December 11, 2024

December 11, 2024

The holiday break is almost here 🎄

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From Heavy Equipment student to successful business owner

December 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Jesse Anderson shares his story

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Finding her career as a biomechanics researcher

December 5, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Laura Hutchinson shares her story

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Lighting up the stage – Alex Bhargava shares his transformative experience

December 4, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Building resilience and confidence through VIU’s Theatre diploma

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VIU welcomes public to campus for career fair

April 10, 2024 - 02:00pm

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Centre for Seafood Innovation celebrates success following three-year program

April 8, 2024 - 04:45pm

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VIU News & Experts: April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024 - 10:00am

VIU refines program portfolio

April 3, 2024 - 05:15pm

Board of Governors approves VIU’s 2024-25 Budget

April 2, 2024 - 04:45pm

VIU Fulbright scholar advocates for decolonizing sexual education for healthy communities

March 25, 2024 - 10:00am

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