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VIU Mariners men’s basketball team goes for national gold on home turf

March 9, 2026 - 08:35am

The Strategic Plan, Foundation Plans, and Action Plans and how they work together

December 20, 2021 - 11:45am

Co-creating Student Support with Good Relations

December 20, 2021 - 11:30am

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Alum of the Month: Kevin Gourlay

December 20, 2021 - 10:30am

Healthy Living in 2022

December 20, 2021 - 05:00am

Quick Reference: Mindwell resources in pictures

December 20, 2021 - 04:45am

5 Questions with Craig Taylor

December 16, 2021 - 11:15am

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Finding purpose in recovery

March 12, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Laci Schulenborg receives national recognition for work with local service organization

Cheer on the women's volleyball team 🏐

March 8, 2023

VIU Student Pulse News: March 8, 2023

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Your questions about the violin, answered

March 7, 2023

James Mark shares his insights into the instrument

Planning for more age-friendly communities

March 6, 2023

Grad student Alicia McLean shares her research

From sociology student to supporting children and families

February 27, 2023 By Chelsea Marsolais

What Alexis Gardner did with her VIU degree

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VIU Student News: February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023

Make your Study Days more productive 📕

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5 student services you need to check out at VIU

February 17, 2023

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BC Government announces support for VIU-developed drug checking technology

August 17, 2021 - 01:30pm

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VIU’s Milner Gardens & Woodland Receives Provincial Support to Aid in Recovery from Pandemic

July 30, 2021 - 10:00am

VIU Media Highlights: June 19 - July 19, 2021

July 20, 2021 - 02:15pm

VIU classes back in session Wednesday, June 30, 2021

June 29, 2021 - 05:30pm

VIU classes cancelled Tuesday, June 29, 2021, due to extreme heat

June 28, 2021 - 05:15pm

VIU Classes Cancelled Monday, June 28 Due to Extreme Heat

June 27, 2021 - 09:00pm

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