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Alumni spotlight: Lisa Leclerc

January 27, 2026 - 09:59am

Dr. Eve Stringham, Dean, Science and Technology

Q&A with Dr. Eve Stringham, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology

October 28, 2020 - 12:30am

Three VIU Mariner Alumni Take on New Role as Apprentice Coaches

Three VIU Mariner Alumni Take on New Role as Apprentice Coaches

October 23, 2020 - 11:45am

VIU Student Recognized for Supporting Community

VIU Student Recognized for Supporting Community

October 20, 2020 - 03:45pm

VIU Alum of the Month: Ron Brash

Alum of the Month: Ron Brash

October 20, 2020 - 03:15pm

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October 19, 2020 - 10:00am

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Fires are "Just the Tip of the Iceberg" of Climate Change's Impact on Forests

October 5, 2020 - 10:30am

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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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Laying the foundation for a future research career

May 30, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Diploma grad plans to eventually pursue his PhD

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From childhood burn survivor to nursing graduate

May 27, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Monica Webb’s story has come full circle.

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Taking advantage of every opportunity: Demitria Rae Rounis

May 24, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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Student Pulse News: May 18, 2022

May 19, 2022

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Don’t fall for the gift card scam

May 16, 2022 By Tracey Terepocki, Manager of Information Security at VIU

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Making outdoor leisure accessible for all

May 12, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

VIU graduate student Hannah Dudney shares her story

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