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Nursing students at VIU demystify health with radio show

May 15, 2026 - 11:53am

Expert Q&A: Be wildfire ready

August 22, 2023 - 05:45pm

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Sault College and Vancouver Island University partner to expand opportunities for culinary learners

July 31, 2023 - 01:45pm

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Alum of the Month: Brian Timmer

July 31, 2023 - 01:30pm

What is climate anxiety?

July 28, 2023 - 10:30am

How are extreme weather events affecting tourism across Canada?

July 24, 2023 - 05:00pm

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Expert Q&A: BC government changes to reporting student progress

June 30, 2023 - 04:00pm

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Finding confidence and camaraderie in VIU’s WEST program

May 15, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Zackary Sutton shares his story

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Healing the mind with psychedelic-assisted therapy

February 4, 2024

From classroom to career: Valentina Chichiniova

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Tips to prioritize your mental health this year

January 28, 2024 By Becky Duarte

Advice from Wellness Promoter Becky Duarte

VIU Student Pulse News: January 24, 2024

January 25, 2024

Take care of your mental health 🧠

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Finding a place to live in Nanaimo

January 22, 2024 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

5 tips for students looking for housing

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VIU Student Pulse News: January 10, 2024

January 10, 2024

Start the Spring Semester off right 📚

Child and Youth Care students give back to community with project

January 4, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Two second-year students share their story

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Sunday, December 4: All campuses and locations open for regular Sunday activities

December 4, 2022 - 08:00am

Saturday, December 3: Nanaimo campus closed today

December 3, 2022 - 06:30am

Campuses and locations open for regular business today, December 1, 2022

December 1, 2022 - 06:00am

Wednesday, November 30 update: Nanaimo campus CLOSED for the rest of the day

November 30, 2022 - 10:15am

Severe weather morning campus closure: November 30, 2022

November 30, 2022 - 06:15am

Tuesday, November 29: Nanaimo, Cowichan and Parksville Closed for evening classes

November 29, 2022 - 02:00pm

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