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Bridging the gap between health care and housing in small cities

March 17, 2026 - 09:46pm

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VIU Professor Emerita re-translates All Quiet on the Western Front

November 4, 2024 - 08:00pm

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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

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Building connection and community at the Kin Games

March 17, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Kinesiology students are heading to Ontario this week for national competition

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Finding your place at VIU

October 22, 2024 By Becky Duarte

A guide to getting involved in campus life

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Are you saying yes to too much? 🤔

October 16, 2024

VIU student newsletter: October 16 edition

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Meet the staff in Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place

October 16, 2024

Kerry, Brittany, Lyn and Heather are here for you

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The importance of knowing when to say yes and no

October 9, 2024 By Becky Duarte

Stepping out of your comfort zone – strategically

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From boilermaker to award-winning book author

October 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Hilary Peach shares her story

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VIU student news: October 2, 2024

October 2, 2024

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

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January 17: All VIU campuses and facilities closed for day

January 17, 2024 - 06:00am

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The Re-VIU: Top 20 stories of 2023

December 21, 2023 - 12:00pm

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VIU News and Experts: December 19, 2023

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VIU Theatre department presents A Christmas Carol, a live radio play

December 12, 2023 - 01:30pm

Trigger warning: Safety and security reminder following an incident on campus

December 8, 2023 - 03:15pm

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