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VIU news and experts for March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026 - 02:09pm

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VIU students showcase their research projects during the CREATE conference

April 3, 2024 - 10:45am

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Vancouver Island University invites community to explore trades and tech careers at showcase

March 27, 2024 - 09:30am

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Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

March 21, 2024 - 10:15am

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VIU carpentry students learn by building tiny home

March 20, 2024 - 01:15pm

5 Questions with Ajay Shrestha

March 19, 2024 - 10:45am

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5 Questions with Kristie Dewald

March 14, 2024 - 09:30am

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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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Amy Mattes’ debut novel explores love and identity

May 21, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU Creative Writing student publishes first novel

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Housing options for students in Nanaimo

May 20, 2024 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

5 tips to find the right fit

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VIU Student Pulse News: May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Welcome to the Summer Semester ☀️

English major’s research paper published in an academic journal

May 14, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Claire Gordon explores tarot card imagery in Black Mirror episodes

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Five things we learned in Aotearoa (New Zealand)

May 11, 2024 By Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig

Tourism Management students Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig share their experiences

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Finding newfound purpose

May 9, 2024

From classroom to career: Stuart Dixon

Statements & Announcements

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VIU awards honorary degrees to local philanthropist and award-winning author

June 13, 2023 - 04:00pm

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VIU News & Experts: June 9, 2023

June 9, 2023 - 05:00pm

President's statement on the recent death of a VIU student

June 8, 2023 - 04:30pm

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VIU receives funding to continue innovative upgrading program

June 5, 2023 - 01:00pm

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Vancouver Island University welcomes new CFO and Vice-President, Administration

May 31, 2023 - 03:45pm

VIU Foundation launches challenge to support students in need

May 30, 2023 - 03:15pm

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