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Nursing students at VIU demystify health with radio show

May 15, 2026 - 11:53am

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Documentary filmmaker uncovers history of Chinese-Canadian war hero

May 16, 2025 - 12:23pm

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VIU students to create the world’s largest Nanaimo bar

May 8, 2025 - 01:06pm

Alum spotlight on Gregory Vandergrift

April 30, 2025 - 01:18pm

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VIU trades programs showcase career opportunities at two events this week

April 29, 2025 - 09:43am

VIU news and experts: April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025 - 03:07pm

VIU Media Studies showcase on April 24 debuts student work

April 24, 2025 - 09:49am

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Finding confidence and camaraderie in VIU’s WEST program

May 15, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Zackary Sutton shares his story

Taking classroom learning to the workplace

April 28, 2025

VIU students making an impact in industry

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Five weeks and five grand to help battle student hunger

April 24, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Student research teams face off in the name of food security

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VIU student researches perceptions of women’s rights in Iran

April 17, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Reza Arbabi is investigating the views of Canadians on this topic

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MyVIU student news: April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Semester end is almost here 🙌

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Unlock your study superpowers

April 12, 2025 By Samantha Letourneau, Peer-Supported Learning Coordinator

How peer-supported learning strategies can help you prep for exams

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Could a common tire chemical threaten fruit flies?

April 9, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Sarima Amadi investigates impact of tire toxins

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Community members share impactful stories during VIU’s Rainbow Project

June 11, 2024 - 01:00pm

Update to community June 10, 2024

June 10, 2024 - 01:00pm

Dialogue update to community

June 7, 2024 - 11:45am

Update to community May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024 - 03:45pm

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Experience Frances Ward’s journey cultivating a kelp farm in the documentary Send Kelp!

May 31, 2024 - 01:30pm

May 17 President's message to campus community

May 17, 2024 - 09:00am

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