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VIU news and experts for March 18, 2026

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VIU Media Highlights: December 7, 2022

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5(ish) Questions with Burke Gulbranson

December 6, 2022 - 02:30pm

From climate change to fish kills – environmental chemistry enabled by innovative research

December 1, 2022 - 09:30am

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Alum of the Month: Délani Valin

November 16, 2022 - 09:15pm

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Vancouver Island University launches new Japanese cooking skills certification

November 4, 2022 - 10:15am

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RockVIU 2022 Welcome to Campus: A message of appreciation

October 31, 2022 - 08:15am

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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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Things to do in Nanaimo

September 18, 2023 By Becky Duarte

Get to know your new hometown

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Student Pulse News: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

September 13, 2023

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3 reasons to become a student ambassador

September 12, 2023 By Shelby Bell

Building connections with your university community

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Navigating rental agreements

September 11, 2023 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

Common off-campus rental housing issues

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Welcome to the new academic year

September 10, 2023

A message from Irlanda Gonzalez Price, AVP, Student Affairs

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10 ways to stand out at a job fair

September 8, 2023 By By Ariann Sigsworth, Career Practitioner Student

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VIU’s View Gallery presents Photo Salon 2022 hosted by Harbour City Photography Club

June 16, 2022 - 02:00pm

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VIU awards honorary degree to acclaimed Canadian sculpture artist

June 15, 2022 - 11:45am

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VIU awards honorary degree to Coast Salish Master Carver and Traditional Storyteller

June 15, 2022 - 11:45am

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VIU awards honorary degree to respected philanthropist and businessman

June 15, 2022 - 11:30am

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Vancouver Island University receives $2 million to educate future public service leaders

June 8, 2022 - 12:45pm

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VIU hosts conference on the environment and young people’s literature and culture

June 1, 2022 - 02:30pm

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