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

March 9, 2026 - 08:35am

Esteemed community leader to receive Distinguished Alumni Award

May 29, 2012 - 07:30am

Aspiring brain surgeon to receive Alumni Horizon Award

May 28, 2012 - 01:00am

Wine Country chef Bernard Casavant honoured with VIU's Distinguished Alumni Award

June 2, 2011 - 02:15am

Local hairdresser receives Malaspina’s first Distinguished Alumni Award

April 18, 2005 - 05:00pm

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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, stressbusters and Light It Up VIU! 🎄

November 17, 2021

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Looking out for number one: How to practice self-care during mid-terms and finals

November 17, 2021 By Preet Parmar

Staying healthy during stressful times

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Finding a place to live in Nanaimo

November 4, 2021 By Michael Witcomb

5 tips to help you secure the housing arrangement that’s right for you

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VIU Student Pulse News: November 3, 2021

November 3, 2021

November is a busy month at VIU! ☔

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Alum takes high school students under her wing

October 25, 2021 By Rachel Stern

Samuelle Simard-Provençal shares her love of science through bird banding demonstration

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Student Pulse News: October 20, 2021

October 20, 2021

Spook-tacular events on campus and much more 🎃👻

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