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Indigenous speaker reminds Canadians that the colonial project’s impacts remain

November 7, 2025 - 11:14am

The Strategic Plan: Making it a reality

November 10, 2021 - 10:15am

Bumpy starts and a busy “comeback” semester

November 10, 2021 - 08:00am

Winds of Change Art Exhibit Brings Hundreds to Malaspina Theatre

November 9, 2021 - 08:00pm

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RockVIU 2021: Welcome to Campus, a Message of Appreciation

November 9, 2021 - 07:30pm

VIU Education Student Investigates How Women Experienced Trauma During the First World War

November 5, 2021 - 03:30pm

Two VIU Mariners Alumni Take on New Roles as Apprentice Coaches

November 1, 2021 - 12:45pm

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VIU program helps newcomers find trades careers

November 13, 2025 By Eric Zimmer

Students explore a range of trades while improving their English and job-readiness skills.

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Earn university credits while still in high school with VIU’s dual credit program

February 14, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Fast-track your future while saving time and money too.

How do I become a student at Vancouver Island University?

February 13, 2023 By Francesca Paladino

The application process in 5 steps

Man speaks at podium with text on a screen that reads: What does a just relationship with herring look like?

Herring and the health of the Salish Sea

February 13, 2023

VIU's Engaged Citizens Speaker Series featuring Bryce Casavant from Pacific Wild

Student sings and plays guitar with Global Citizens Week banners behind him

VIU Student Pulse: February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

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Black History Month at VIU

February 7, 2023

Events, food and activities to check out

VIU Nursing student gives back to community through successful grant application

February 6, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Carliegh Gainer’s efforts mean Khowhemun Elementary School gets a new mural

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VIU classes back in session Wednesday, June 30, 2021

June 29, 2021 - 05:30pm

VIU classes cancelled Tuesday, June 29, 2021, due to extreme heat

June 28, 2021 - 05:15pm

VIU Classes Cancelled Monday, June 28 Due to Extreme Heat

June 27, 2021 - 09:00pm

Portrait of mentors for VIU's Indigenous summer camp

Summer Camp Makes Transition to University Easier for Indigenous Students

June 22, 2021 - 05:15pm

Members of MABRRI hold sustainable Development Goal icons.

VIU Invites Community to Learn about Sustainable Development through Online Game

June 22, 2021 - 10:30am

VIU Media Highlights: June 8 - June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021 - 05:15pm

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