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Alumni Spotlight on Megan Fortune

July 13, 2025 - 09:30am

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Re-examining the toxic drug crisis through stories

December 10, 2024 - 08:45am

VIU Elders receive King Charles III Coronation Medals

November 28, 2024 - 03:30pm

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Choosing eco-friendly boat cleaners just got easier thanks to VIU researcher’s product database

November 27, 2024 - 02:30pm

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Creating holiday magic – volunteers bring cherished holiday tradition to life

November 26, 2024 - 11:15am

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VIU Giving Tuesday campaign creates pathways for students in need

November 25, 2024 - 02:15pm

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16 Days of Activism campaign honours differences and shared struggles

November 25, 2024 - 09:15am

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Celebrating VIU’s emerging salmon leaders

July 26, 2025 By Pacific Salmon Foundation (reprinted with permission)

Meet Tristan Dieleman

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Helping to make health care make sense

February 27, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Nursing students aim to help people make better health decisions

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From classroom to creek: saving Nanaimo’s cutthroat trout

February 20, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Fisheries student Joe Clark is helping to protect local streams

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Get the support you need to succeed 📚

February 19, 2025

Student newsletter: February 19, 2025

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Tarah Dowling’s art captures the strength and resilience of Tuition Waiver students

February 10, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Art and audio blend to tell the story of kids growing up in foster care

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Help with job searches and events to de-stress 🧠

February 5, 2025

MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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Black History Month at VIU

January 27, 2025

Film screening, open mic, book club and more planned throughout the month

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Update to the community July 15

July 15, 2024 - 04:00pm

Update to the community July 11

July 11, 2024 - 03:30pm

Unveiling incredible Pentlatch fish trap panel exhibit at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station

July 9, 2024 - 01:15pm

Update to the community July 3

July 3, 2024 - 04:15pm

Update to Community – Protest Activity and Settlement Proposal

June 19, 2024 - 03:45pm

Update to community June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024 - 06:00pm

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Art and audio blend to tell the story of kids growing up in foster care

MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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