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Creating accessible computer science courses

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In-person Classes Starting January 10; Updated Health and Safety Protocols

January 7, 2022 - 02:30pm

All campuses open today (Friday, January 7)

January 7, 2022 - 06:15am

January 6 evening update: VIU anticipates campuses will re-open on Friday, January 7

January 6, 2022 - 04:30pm

VIU campuses closed today (January 6) due to severe weather

January 6, 2022 - 06:00am

VIU Receives Provincial Funding to Expand Work-Integrated Learning Opportunities

January 5, 2022 - 04:00pm

VIU to delay the start of classes to January 10, 2022

December 30, 2021 - 12:30pm

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