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VIU professor’s Canada Research Chair funding renewed to support Indigenous language reawakening through research

May 20, 2026 - 02:56pm

Alum of the Month: J’net Ayayqwayaksheelth

November 24, 2021 - 11:15am

VIU Baking Instructor Ken Harper displays the new exclusive VIU chocolate product, known as Spindle Whorl.

VIU Baking Program Launches Exclusive Signature Chocolate

November 18, 2021 - 11:00am

The World-Record Holder Among Us

November 11, 2021 - 10:15pm

VIU Indigenous Speaker Talks About Journalism’s Role in Reconciliation

November 10, 2021 - 02:30pm

Five Questions with Richard Horbachewski

November 10, 2021 - 02:15pm

Five Questions with Richard Horbachewski

November 10, 2021 - 02:15pm

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Embracing every opportunity

May 20, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet your valedictorians: Tejas Sawant

Hayden stands in front of Shq'apthut, VIU's Indigenous gathering place on the Nanaimo campus

Encouraging the next generation of Indigenous leaders

January 26, 2023

Hayden Kenneth Taylor shares his story

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How are you doing, really?

January 25, 2023

VIU Student Pulse News: January 25, 2023

Resolving roommate disputes

January 22, 2023 By Michael Witcomb

A guide to avoiding and repairing conflicts

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Welcome to VIU's Spring Semester! 📚

January 11, 2023

VIU Student Pulse: January 11, 2023

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Going viral with TikTok “body hacks”

January 11, 2023

Electrical student Mike de Vries has found his niche in short videos

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An award-winning work co-op with the BC Wildfire Service

January 4, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

VIU Tourism Management student Nadia Linning shares her experience

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VIU’s Milner Gardens Marks 20 Years as a Public Garden

May 13, 2021 - 10:45am

VIU Media Highlights: April 27 - May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021 - 05:45pm

Students learning carpentry, welding and information technology

VIU Hosts Virtual Event to Explore Careers in Trades and Applied Technology

May 6, 2021 - 11:15am

Congratulations!

April 29, 2021 - 11:30pm

VIU Media Highlights: April 13-26, 2021

April 26, 2021 - 02:30pm

Portal magazine's 30th anniversary cover pops with orange and yellow bubbles

VIU's Portal Magazine Celebrates 30 Years of Literary Excellence

April 26, 2021 - 10:45am

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