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VIU women’s volleyball team seeks national title on home turf

March 1, 2023 - 02:30pm

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February 8, 2023 - 10:30am

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VIU Media Highlights: February 3, 2023

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Global Citizens Week promotes solidarity in action

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October 3, 2023

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Allyship and Truth and Reconciliation

September 29, 2023

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VIU Student Pulse News: September 27, 2023

September 27, 2023

Truth and Reconciliation Day 🧡

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Morning class mastery

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September 18, 2023 By Becky Duarte

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Portal Hosts First In-Person Launch Since 2020

April 19, 2022 - 12:15pm

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VIU Welcomes New University Librarian

April 19, 2022 - 08:45am

The Future of Reconciliation in Canada A VIU Conversation

VIU Hosts a Conversation on the Future of Reconciliation in Canada

April 13, 2022 - 05:00pm

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Provincial Government Funds Expansion of Shq’apthut, VIU’s Indigenous Gathering Place

April 8, 2022 - 03:45pm

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VIU Students Aim for Connection with Youth Leadership Conference

March 30, 2022 - 05:00pm

New Bursary Fund Boosts Impact of Education Savings Grant

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