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Latest Stories

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Alumni spotlight: Lisa Leclerc

January 27, 2026 - 09:59am

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Researchers Developing "Game-Changing" Methods to Measure Contaminants

December 3, 2020 - 09:15am

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Researchers Developing a Better User Interface for Historical Archive

December 2, 2020 - 01:45pm

5 Questions with David Babich

December 1, 2020 - 10:00am

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16 Days of Activism Campaign Aims to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence

November 20, 2020 - 01:00pm

VIU Introduces Bachelor of Kinesiology Program

VIU Introduces Bachelor of Kinesiology Program

November 13, 2020 - 10:00am

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VIU Professors Examine the Social Impacts of Wearing Masks

November 6, 2020 - 10:15am

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Black History Month at VIU 2026

January 28, 2026

Art exhibit, open mic, music and poetry performance, book club and more planned throughout the month

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The power of getting involved in the campus community: Kayla Passmore and Victoria Ross

June 10, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

Striking a balance between studies and social connections: Siddhanth Arikari

June 8, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

Academic Advising

Video: How Educational Advisors can help you achieve your goals

June 8, 2022

You don’t need to navigate your post-secondary path alone

Persistence in the face of difficulties: Lauryn Mackenzie

June 7, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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Getting involved and pursuing possibilities: Nicole DiCastri

June 6, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

Helping youth get excited about science

June 6, 2022 By Rachel Stern

What it’s like to be a Let’s Talk Science ambassador

Statements & Announcements

Federal Government support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19

April 22, 2020 - 11:45am

UPDATE: COVID-19, APRIL 21

April 21, 2020 - 04:15pm

Free counselling service launches for post-secondary students

April 17, 2020 - 10:45am

President's Awards for Service Excellence Open for Nominations

April 16, 2020 - 05:15am

Transformational Leadership Professional Development

The President's Awards for Community Engagement and the Provost's Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Open for Nominations

April 16, 2020 - 04:45am

UPDATE: COVID-19, April 15

April 15, 2020 - 05:30pm

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