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Alumni spotlight on Laura Mercer

September 4, 2026 - 10:56am

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VIU Researcher Investigating Impact of Plastic Pollution on Deep-Sea Organisms

October 13, 2021 - 03:30pm

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New Program for Indigenous Elders and Residential and Day School Survivors Launches at VIU

September 29, 2021 - 03:15pm

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Colloquium Series Shines Light on the Importance of Arts and Humanities in Today’s World

September 21, 2021 - 12:00pm

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Alum of the Month: Sara Guzman

September 15, 2021 - 09:15am

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VIU Professor Studies How Pandemic Affected Recreation Programming in the Yukon

September 14, 2021 - 11:15am

VIU Welcomes New Students with Two Weeks of Events and Activities

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Sharing knowledge and strengthening student success

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Volunteer tutors help VIU students build confidence

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Preserving the sacrifices of armed forces members for future generations

November 9, 2022

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November 9, 2022

VIU Student Pulse News: November 9, 2022

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Time Management 101

November 8, 2022 By Samantha Allan

Learning to use your time more effectively can make all the difference in university

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Preparing for West Coast weather scenarios

November 8, 2022 By Samantha Allan

Extreme weather preparedness for on campus and in the community

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From recovery to harm reduction

November 2, 2022 By Rachel Stern

One alum’s story of personal healing and joining the fight against the opioid epidemic

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Three real Vancouver Island ghost stories to get you in the Halloween spirit

October 30, 2022 By Shanon Sinn

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VIU Media Highlights: November 24 - December 7, 2020

December 9, 2020 - 11:30am

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Rick Hansen Foundation Funds Accessibility Projects at VIU Campuses

December 3, 2020 - 05:45pm

President's and Provost's Awards for Excellence Celebration Program

December 3, 2020 - 12:15pm

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VIU Focuses Fundraising Campaign on Helping Students Impacted by Pandemic

November 13, 2020 - 07:30am

: Dr. Georgina Martin, a VIU Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Professor.

VIU Professor Appointed to Reference Group for Review of Indigenous Research

November 12, 2020 - 03:00pm

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