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

May 20, 2026 - 02:56pm

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The Strategic Plan: Making it a reality

November 10, 2021 - 10:15am

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Bumpy starts and a busy “comeback” semester

November 10, 2021 - 08:00am

Winds Of Change

Winds of Change Art Exhibit Brings Hundreds to Malaspina Theatre

November 9, 2021 - 08:00pm

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RockVIU 2021: Welcome to Campus, a Message of Appreciation

November 9, 2021 - 07:30pm

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VIU Education Student Investigates How Women Experienced Trauma During the First World War

November 5, 2021 - 03:30pm

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Two VIU Mariners Alumni Take on New Roles as Apprentice Coaches

November 1, 2021 - 12:45pm

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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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Resolving roommate disputes

January 22, 2023 By Michael Witcomb

A guide to avoiding and repairing conflicts

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Welcome to VIU's Spring Semester! 📚

January 11, 2023

VIU Student Pulse: January 11, 2023

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Going viral with TikTok “body hacks”

January 11, 2023

Electrical student Mike de Vries has found his niche in short videos

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An award-winning work co-op with the BC Wildfire Service

January 4, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

VIU Tourism Management student Nadia Linning shares her experience

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What you need to know about VIU’s Accessibility Services

December 31, 2022 By Samantha Allan

Your top questions answered

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Meet the next generation of people for salmon at VIU

December 26, 2022 By Reprinted with permission from the Pacific Salmon Foundation blog

Sarah McKeller and Joe Clark share their stories

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VIU Media Highlights: April 13-26, 2021

April 26, 2021 - 02:30pm

Portal magazine's 30th anniversary cover pops with orange and yellow bubbles

VIU's Portal Magazine Celebrates 30 Years of Literary Excellence

April 26, 2021 - 10:45am

City of Nanaimo Signs MOU with Vancouver Island University

April 20, 2021 - 03:15pm

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VIU Media Highlights: March 30 - April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021 - 11:30am

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VIU Students Presenting Research and Creative Activity during CREATE Conference

April 8, 2021 - 09:45am

VIU Professor Receives Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship

April 6, 2021 - 03:30pm

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