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Alumni spotlight on Laura Mercer

September 4, 2026 - 10:56am

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5 Questions with Kristie Dewald

March 14, 2024 - 09:30am

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VIU researchers investigating origins of toxic tire chemical that can kill salmon

March 12, 2024 - 01:45pm

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VIU library welcomes large comic book collection

March 8, 2024 - 02:45pm

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Information technology students learn on state-of-the-art equipment

March 4, 2024 - 11:30am

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Bringing to light the stories of trailblazing women

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VIU student creates awards ceremony to recognize the people behind the work

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Bad Leaders, Bad Followers: Threats to democracy we don't talk about enough

April 19, 2024

An edition of the Engaged Citizens Speaker Series

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April 17, 2024

Student Pulse News: April 17, 2024

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VIU Graphic Design students create Earth Day window displays

April 17, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Students use eco-friendly and recycled materials in their designs

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Three ways to make yourself more resilient

April 16, 2024 By Albert Seinen

Wellness words from VIU Counsellor Albert Seinen

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Through the lens – Kashmir Lesnick-Petrovicz captures activism in South Africa

April 11, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Global Studies student showcased her work through exhibit

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VIU’s Theatre Department presents the dramatic comedy She Kills Monsters

February 15, 2023 - 03:00pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents Taryn Walker, Echoes From a Time Not Yet Here

February 7, 2023 - 10:45am

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VIU lecture series kicks off with the story of the endangered Vancouver Island marmot

January 31, 2023 - 01:15pm

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Speaker addresses herring and the health of the Salish Sea

January 31, 2023 - 09:45am

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VIU experts appear live on CBC Nanaimo broadcast

January 27, 2023 - 04:15pm

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VIU professor explores Bach’s Chaconne for Solo Violin during first spring Colloquium lecture

January 27, 2023 - 10:00am

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