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

March 9, 2026 - 08:35am

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The World-Record Holder Among Us

November 11, 2021 - 10:15pm

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VIU Indigenous Speaker Talks About Journalism’s Role in Reconciliation

November 10, 2021 - 02:30pm

Five Questions with Richard Horbachewski

November 10, 2021 - 02:15pm

Five Questions with Richard Horbachewski

November 10, 2021 - 02:15pm

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The Strategic Plan: Making it a reality

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Bumpy starts and a busy “comeback” semester

November 10, 2021 - 08:00am

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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

Black History Month

Black History Month at VIU

February 7, 2023

Events, food and activities to check out

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VIU Nursing student gives back to community through successful grant application

February 6, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Carliegh Gainer’s efforts mean Khowhemun Elementary School gets a new mural

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Encouraging the next generation of Indigenous leaders

January 26, 2023

Hayden Kenneth Taylor shares his story

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How are you doing, really?

January 25, 2023

VIU Student Pulse News: January 25, 2023

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Resolving roommate disputes

January 22, 2023 By Michael Witcomb

A guide to avoiding and repairing conflicts

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Welcome to VIU's Spring Semester! 📚

January 11, 2023

VIU Student Pulse: January 11, 2023

Statements & Announcements

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VIU and Island School Districts Partner to Promote Education Savings Grants

June 14, 2021 - 04:00pm

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VIU Symposium Examines Intertwined Histories of Gender, Food and Sovereignty

June 10, 2021 - 09:15am

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VIU Students Aim to Ignite Change with Leadership Conference

June 7, 2021 - 04:45pm

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VIU Media Highlights: June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021 - 11:15am

Recognizing the Indigenous children who were killed at the Kamloops residential school

May 31, 2021 - 01:30pm

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VIU Counselling Team’s Mental Health and Wellness Training Program Adapted into Open Education Resource

May 27, 2021 - 05:15pm

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