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From classroom to lab: PreVIU Days help students explore their future at VIU

March 5, 2026 - 09:16am

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Explore climate change with VIU experts

November 14, 2024 - 12:30pm

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VIU researcher studying how to better people’s long-term ability to walk and run

November 6, 2024 - 01:30pm

Vancouver Island University hosts provincial recreation conference

November 5, 2024 - 12:15pm

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VIU Professor Emerita re-translates All Quiet on the Western Front

November 4, 2024 - 08:00pm

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VIU psychology professor researching conversation memory in children

November 4, 2024 - 12:45pm

VIU and community partners remember local fallen soldiers through video memorial

November 1, 2024 - 08:45am

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November 13, 2024

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October 30, 2024

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Building community, one study session at a time

October 29, 2024

VIU’s Peer Supported Learning program

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Finding your place at VIU

October 22, 2024 By Becky Duarte

A guide to getting involved in campus life

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Are you saying yes to too much? 🤔

October 16, 2024

VIU student newsletter: October 16 edition

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VIU’s View Gallery presents bailey macabre exhibit in collaboration with the Nanaimo Arts Council

January 23, 2024 - 01:00pm

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VIU’s redesigned Jazz diploma prepares graduates for careers in different music genres

January 22, 2024 - 12:00pm

Friday, January 19: VIU Nanaimo campus re-opening for afternoon classes, all other campuses full-day closure

January 19, 2024 - 10:00am

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Friday, January 19: CLOSED- Nanaimo campus for morning classes, all other campuses full day closure

January 19, 2024 - 06:30am

January 18: VIU campuses and locations closed for evening classes

January 18, 2024 - 02:45pm

Open: All VIU campuses and locations – January 18, 2024

January 18, 2024 - 06:15am

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