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Vancouver Island University recognized as Moose Hide Campaign Ambassador Campus

September 18, 2025 - 04:23pm

Eldercollege 2021

VIU ElderCollege: Where Wisdom Meets Knowledge

December 17, 2020 - 03:00pm

The Share Drive Podcast

December 17, 2020 - 02:30pm

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HR Corner: How is my Pay Determined?

December 16, 2020 - 05:00pm

A Canada Lynx in the forest

VIU Researchers Examining Genetics of Canada Lynx

December 14, 2020 - 02:00pm

VIU Culinary Arts program donates surplus food to Salvation Army

VIU Culinary Arts Program Donates Surplus Food to Salvation Army

December 10, 2020 - 09:15am

Alumni of the Month: Spenser Smith

December 8, 2020 - 01:30pm

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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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Leaving her mark beyond the classroom: Emma Simard-Provençal

July 15, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Meet this year’s recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation

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Excelling in her field: Robyn Doll

July 14, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Meet this year’s recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal

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Get your tech road trip ready

July 10, 2022 By Tracey Terepocki, Manager of Information Security at VIU

Tips to stay secure while you roam away from home

Key in a lock

Unique First Nations Housing Manager program trains people for success

July 9, 2022 By Jenn McGarrigle

Three VIU alumni share their experiences

Russell Modeste

Finding his fit with VIU’s Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training Program

July 8, 2022

Russell Modeste is ready for the next step towards his dream career

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Helping others discover the power and potential of their voice

June 23, 2022

Celebrating Indigenous writers at VIU

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Nanaimo Remembers

VIU Partners with Community to Remember Fallen Soldiers

October 29, 2020 - 02:30pm

WorldVIU Days Showcases Culture in Series of Virtual Event

WorldVIU Days Showcases Culture in Series of Virtual Events

October 27, 2020 - 02:15pm

Vancouver Island Work-integrated Learning

VIU and NIC Launch Work-Integrated Learning Hub

October 26, 2020 - 10:00am

Update on Spring 2021 term (beginning January)

October 6, 2020 - 10:15am

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Forestry Professor Bill Beese Wins Scientific Achievement Award

October 5, 2020 - 11:00am

Food security in the age of COVID-19

VIU Speaker Series Addresses Food Security in the Age of COVID-19

September 28, 2020 - 03:45pm

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