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VIU professor’s Canada Research Chair funding renewed to support Indigenous language reawakening through research

May 20, 2026 - 02:56pm

VIU 2021: 'Twas the Week Before Christmas

December 20, 2021 - 02:15pm

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Employee Smiles: The last bunch of 2021

December 20, 2021 - 12:00pm

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The Strategic Plan, Foundation Plans, and Action Plans and how they work together

December 20, 2021 - 11:45am

Co-creating Student Support with Good Relations

December 20, 2021 - 11:30am

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Alum of the Month: Kevin Gourlay

December 20, 2021 - 10:30am

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Healthy Living in 2022

December 20, 2021 - 05:00am

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Creating opportunities for herself and others

May 26, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet your valedictorians: Kendra Neary

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Saying goodbye to your rental accommodation?

March 9, 2023 By Michael Witcomb

A quick guide to ending your tenancy and getting back your deposit

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Students share reflections on gender in book

March 9, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Sociology class publishes book together

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Cheer on the women's volleyball team 🏐

March 8, 2023

VIU Student Pulse News: March 8, 2023

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Your questions about the violin, answered

March 7, 2023

James Mark shares his insights into the instrument

Planning for more age-friendly communities

March 6, 2023

Grad student Alicia McLean shares her research

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From sociology student to supporting children and families

February 27, 2023 By Chelsea Marsolais

What Alexis Gardner did with her VIU degree

Statements & Announcements

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Summer Camp Makes Transition to University Easier for Indigenous Students

June 22, 2021 - 05:15pm

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VIU Invites Community to Learn about Sustainable Development through Online Game

June 22, 2021 - 10:30am

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VIU Media Highlights: June 8 - June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021 - 05:15pm

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Building a University Where All Belong: VIU Chancellor Shares Her Vision with Community

June 17, 2021 - 11:15am

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VIU Canada Research Chair Developing Tools to Inform Forest Recovery Initiatives

June 15, 2021 - 02:30pm

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VIU Awards Honorary Degree to Award-Winning Medical Doctor and Actor

June 15, 2021 - 02:30pm

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