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Alumni Spotlight on Danielle Hyde

August 22, 2025 - 09:30am

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How did COVID-19 affect recreation programing in the Yukon?

July 14, 2022 - 02:15pm

Alum of the Month: Bianca van der Stoel

July 8, 2022 - 01:45pm

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VIU Elder-in-Residence publishes new book

June 17, 2022 - 11:00am

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Spring Semester photo album 2022

June 16, 2022 - 12:00pm

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Dr. Carol Stuart reflects on a career well-worked, and some colleagues share well-wishes

June 16, 2022 - 05:15am

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Combining passions and learning new skills

June 15, 2022 - 08:30pm

VIU Blog

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Welcome to campus – the Student Housing edition

August 20, 2025 By By Jenna Gill, VIU Recruitment Officer

What to know about orientation, Community Leaders and upcoming events

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Student Pulse News: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

August 30, 2023

Ready for back to school? 🍎

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Your VIU bucket list

August 30, 2023 By Samantha Allan

Five events to check out before you graduate

Solving a puzzle no one else has solved

August 29, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Krystyn Forbes shares his Canada lynx research

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Living in student residences

August 24, 2023 By Samantha Allan

Advice for a smooth transition

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Alum finds forever chemicals in sixgill shark

August 15, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Misha Zvekic examines shark during a research exchange

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Doing your part to save water during a drought

August 15, 2023

Geography Professor Dr. Alan Gilchrist’s tips

Statements & Announcements

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VIU welcomes new students with a week of activities and events

August 29, 2022 - 10:45am

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Health professionals can prescribe access to VIU’s Milner Gardens through national program

July 4, 2022 - 12:30pm

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VIU hosts summer camps for Indigenous students

June 29, 2022 - 02:15pm

VIU welcomes new Provost and Vice-President Academic

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

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Paper Excellence and Vancouver Island University create Indigenous Success Fund

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents Photo Salon 2022 hosted by Harbour City Photography Club

June 16, 2022 - 02:00pm

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