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VIU news and experts for March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026 - 02:09pm

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Alum of the month: Douglas Groenendijk

January 13, 2023 - 10:00am

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VIU researcher aims to build a new tool to map molecules in tissue

January 4, 2023 - 02:15pm

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VIU hosts BC Protected Areas Research Forum

January 3, 2023 - 03:45pm

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Alum of the month: Margot Fedoruk

December 15, 2022 - 08:30pm

Give a Meal program

December 14, 2022 - 01:30am

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5 Questions with Samantha Letourneau

December 13, 2022 - 08:30pm

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Building connection and community at the Kin Games

March 17, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Kinesiology students are heading to Ontario this week for national competition

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My summer internship in Bali

October 3, 2023 By Tanisha Wilson

Kinesiology student Tanisha Wilson shares her experience

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My summer internship in New Zealand

October 3, 2023 By Georgia Mason-Guertin

Global Studies student Georgia Mason-Guertin shares her story

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VIU statement on support for students from India

October 3, 2023

A message from Carolyn Russell, AVP, International Education

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Allyship and Truth and Reconciliation

September 29, 2023

Reflections from members of the VIU community

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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

September 26, 2023 By Samantha Allan

Conquer early morning classes with these tips

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Provincial funding improves access to learning for VIU students

August 29, 2022 - 02:45pm

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VIU welcomes new students with a week of activities and events

August 29, 2022 - 10:45am

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Health professionals can prescribe access to VIU’s Milner Gardens through national program

July 4, 2022 - 12:30pm

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VIU hosts summer camps for Indigenous students

June 29, 2022 - 02:15pm

VIU welcomes new Provost and Vice-President Academic

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

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Paper Excellence and Vancouver Island University create Indigenous Success Fund

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

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