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VIU Giving Tuesday campaign aims to reduce financial barriers for students in need

November 4, 2026 - 02:50pm

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How are extreme weather events affecting tourism across Canada?

July 24, 2023 - 05:00pm

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Expert Q&A: BC government changes to reporting student progress

June 30, 2023 - 04:00pm

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Alum of the Month: Lee Cooper

June 18, 2023 - 10:00am

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VIU's Danielle Hyde named 2023 CCAA Athletic Director of the Year

June 14, 2023 - 08:45am

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Dash Dauntless: VIU’s professional wrestler

June 7, 2023 - 03:00am

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Benefits Overview: Where do You Turn When You’re Not Sure Where to Turn?

June 5, 2023 - 02:15pm

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Thinking big adds up to sweet success for Baking student

October 27, 2026 By Rachel Stern

Leaning into opportunities leads to incredible learning experiences for Faithe Haley

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VIU Student Pulse News: November 22, 2023

November 22, 2023

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Artificial intelligence in the classroom

November 22, 2023 By Becky Duarte

A student’s guide to using tools like ChatGPT

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Reducing inequality through community planning

November 18, 2023

From classroom to career: Alisha Feser

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VIU Student Pulse News: November 8, 2023

November 8, 2023

Tips for a productive study break and what VIU's budget deficit means for your programs and classes

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What VIU's budget deficit means for your programs and classes

November 8, 2023 By Mike Quinn, VIU Provost and Vice-President Academic

VIU’s Provost and Vice-President Academic addresses this question

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Preventing slips and falls this winter

November 7, 2023

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Provincial funding improves access to learning for VIU students

August 29, 2022 - 02:45pm

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VIU welcomes new students with a week of activities and events

August 29, 2022 - 10:45am

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Health professionals can prescribe access to VIU’s Milner Gardens through national program

July 4, 2022 - 12:30pm

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VIU hosts summer camps for Indigenous students

June 29, 2022 - 02:15pm

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Paper Excellence and Vancouver Island University create Indigenous Success Fund

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

VIU welcomes new Provost and Vice-President Academic

June 21, 2022 - 02:30pm

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