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

September 4, 2025 - 12:51pm

UPDATE: COVID-19, JUNE 18

June 18, 2020 - 04:15pm

VIU Research Supports Health-Care Professionals Suffering From Emotional Distress

Supporting Health-Care Professionals Suffering From Emotional Distress

June 12, 2020 - 08:30am

Gender Symposium Shines Light on the History of Healing and Caring

June 11, 2020 - 11:30am

Dr. Eve Stringham, Dean, Science and Technology

VIU Welcomes New Dean of Science and Technology

June 11, 2020 - 10:45am

VIU Working Remotely Chronicles: Our Favourite Things

June 8, 2020 - 08:15am

Strategic Plan

Our Community’s Thoughts on VIU’s Strengths

June 8, 2020 - 07:00am

VIU Blog

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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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VIU Student Pulse: May 4, 2022

May 4, 2022

Your semester start-up guide 📚

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week

April 28, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

There are many ways to get involved at VIU

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A snapshot of student life, academics and mental health at VIU

April 28, 2022

Sharing the Fall 2021 Student Success Survey results

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How do trees and forests contribute to climate change mitigation?

April 27, 2022

A part of the VIU spring 2022 Science and Technology Community Lecture Series

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In Videos: VIU Academic and Career Preparation programs provide foundation for success

April 26, 2022

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The Future of Reconciliation in Canada A VIU Conversation

The Future of Reconciliation in Canada

April 22, 2022

A VIU Conversation

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VIU Students' Union Supporting Students in Time of Crisis

March 24, 2020 - 03:00pm

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