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Documentary filmmaker uncovers history of Chinese-Canadian war hero

May 16, 2025 - 12:23pm

VIU Baking Program Rises to the Next Level

VIU Baking Program Rises to the Next Level

February 9, 2021 - 01:45pm

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VIU Alum Starts Award for Single Mothers

February 9, 2021 - 01:15pm

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Scholarly Article Sheds Light on Whether Island Wolverines are a Distinct Subspecies

February 4, 2021 - 02:00pm

Anti-Racism Education List

February 3, 2021 - 02:00am

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VIU Graduate Student Joins National Advisory Committee

January 28, 2021 - 05:30pm

Dennis Ano is a VIU Master of Business Administration alumni

Alum of the Month: Dennis Año

January 28, 2021 - 05:00pm

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Studying climate change impacts in Senegal

May 23, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Students earn Queen Elizabeth scholarships for overseas research

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13 unique VIU places to discover

September 13, 2022

An art gallery, high-end restaurant and fully equipped theatre are just some of the offerings

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How to deal with burnout

September 13, 2022 By Natasha Labenek

Tips for managing social, emotional and academic overwhelm

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A welcome note from Dr. Mike Quinn, VIU Provost

September 8, 2022

An introduction and reminder that you are not alone on your university journey

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Free stuff, academic supports & making new friends

August 31, 2022

Student Pulse News: August 31, 2022

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Introducing VIU’s new Career Studio

August 31, 2022 By Kashish Khanna

A one-stop solution for all your career needs

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Creating a literary connection for Indigenous kids

August 30, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

VIU Education student Samantha Beynon is now a published author

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VIU Program Focuses on the Future of Food Security Through Aquaculture

March 24, 2021 - 02:15pm

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VIU Hosting Universities for an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

March 19, 2021 - 12:45pm

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VIU Media Highlights: March 1-15, 2021

March 15, 2021 - 04:15pm

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An Important Update on Our Fall 2021 Semester

March 9, 2021 - 11:15am

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BC Government Announces Support for Development of a Food Hub at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station

March 2, 2021 - 04:30pm

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VIU Media Highlights: February 16-28, 2021

March 1, 2021 - 04:45pm

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