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VIU students to create the world’s largest Nanaimo bar

May 8, 2025 - 01:06pm

VIU’s tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus invites public input on future of post-secondary training in region

May 24, 2024 - 01:00pm

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New research centre focuses on quality of life improvements for people affected by trauma and mental health issues

May 22, 2024 - 12:45pm

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Alum of the Month: Melissa Ayling

May 22, 2024 - 08:30am

VIU News & Experts: May 1

May 1, 2024 - 07:15pm

Alum of the Month: Clair Morgan

April 30, 2024 - 10:00am

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Political scientists coming to VIU for provincial conference

April 29, 2024 - 12:30pm

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Beyond the postcard: Unpacking tourism’s impacts on resort municipalities

May 12, 2025 By Jenn McGarrigle

Grad student with impact: Flynn Saunderson

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Finding her path with a career in recreation

July 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Victoria Koutstaal shares her story

Cooking up success

July 7, 2024

From Classroom to Career: Shannah Pogline

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Life is more fun with purpose

July 4, 2024

From classroom to career: Brian Yin

Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book

June 28, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU History Professor Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh publishes biography on pioneering physician’s work

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Having a whale of a time as a raft guide

June 28, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Lucas Gamp shares his story

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Achieving work-life balance with VIU's Office Administration program

June 27, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Amanda Rozenboom shares her story

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VIU’s redesigned Jazz diploma prepares graduates for careers in different music genres

January 22, 2024 - 12:00pm

Friday, January 19: VIU Nanaimo campus re-opening for afternoon classes, all other campuses full-day closure

January 19, 2024 - 10:00am

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Friday, January 19: CLOSED- Nanaimo campus for morning classes, all other campuses full day closure

January 19, 2024 - 06:30am

January 18: VIU campuses and locations closed for evening classes

January 18, 2024 - 02:45pm

Open: All VIU campuses and locations – January 18, 2024

January 18, 2024 - 06:15am

January 17: All VIU campuses and facilities closed for day

January 17, 2024 - 06:00am

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