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

March 9, 2026 - 08:35am

Air Quality Improves Across the Province During the COVID-19 Crisis

May 26, 2020 - 10:00am

VIU Donates Critical Health Supplies During COVID-19 Crisis

VIU Donates Critical Health Supplies During Covid-19 Crisis

May 25, 2020 - 02:00pm

Research Project Studies Impacts of Climate Change on Local Plant Species

May 14, 2020 - 01:30pm

VIU Alumni Adapt to New Realities of COVID-19 Pandemic

May 1, 2020 - 02:30pm

VIU Planting Vegetable Seeds for a Growing Need

Planting Vegetable Seeds for a Growing Need

April 27, 2020 - 10:30am

UPDATE: COVID-19, APRIL 23

April 23, 2020 - 05:45pm

VIU Blog

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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

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Self-care, basketball nationals and career resources 💼

March 9, 2022

VIU Student Pulse News: March 9, 2022

Cyber security

March is Fraud Prevention Month

March 9, 2022

VIU IT department shares their top tips to protect yourself

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How mountain snow affects our daily lives

March 9, 2022

A part of the VIU spring 2022 Science and Technology Community Lecture Series

IWD Canada theme: Women Inspiring Women

Celebrating female leadership on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2022

Two VIU leaders share their stories

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Self-care in uncertain times

March 8, 2022

5 simple steps to ease stress

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Meet VIU’s new career services staff!

March 6, 2022

Brenden Johnston and Paula Deering will enhance job opportunities for students

Statements & Announcements

Douglas White III Speaks on Re-Imagining Reconciliation in VIU's Indigenous Speakers Series

November 16, 2018 - 11:45am

VIU's National Indigenous Speaker Shares Reflections on Youth and Reconciliation

November 17, 2017 - 12:45pm

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