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A Conversation with Marie Wilson – 10 Years After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

September 4, 2025 - 12:51pm

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RockVIU 2023 Welcome to Campus: A message of appreciation

September 24, 2023 - 10:45am

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VIU researcher using community-engaged approach to BC’s toxic drug crisis

September 19, 2023 - 12:00pm

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Alum of the Month: Telma Dos Santos

September 8, 2023 - 03:00pm

VIU expert spotlight

VIU News & Experts: September 6

September 6, 2023 - 03:45pm

Alum of the Month: Spenser Smith

September 6, 2023 - 01:30pm

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VIU professor develops imaging technology to take a deeper look at tumour metabolism

August 28, 2023 - 10:15am

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VIU alum makes impact in community through media industry

September 10, 2025

From Classroom to Career: Caitlin Lundgren

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Student Pulse News: April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024

You're almost there! 🍏

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Learning about leading

March 30, 2024 By Dr. Evan Hoffman, VIU Faculty of Management Professor

Why your organization should join a reading circle

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Finances: A 101 guide for students

March 28, 2024 By Becky Duarte

What you need to know to pay for university

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Rising to the challenge of opening her own baking business

March 26, 2024

From Classroom to Career: Kate Wilson

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Getting a global health education

March 23, 2024 By Talia Connor

VIU Nursing students went to Mexico on community practice experience

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VIU Student Pulse News: March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

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The High School at VIU receives International Baccalaureate authorization

May 29, 2023 - 11:45am

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VIU News & Experts: May 25, 2023

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VIU news & experts: April 26, 2023

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New Vancouver Island University Experts List highlights faculty insights and expertise

April 26, 2023 - 04:15pm

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Portal magazine celebrates a garden of stories at Bowen Park

April 14, 2023 - 10:00am

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