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Indigenous speaker reminds Canadians that the colonial project’s impacts remain

November 7, 2025 - 11:14am

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16 Days of Activism campaign honours differences and shared struggles

November 25, 2024 - 09:15am

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Alum of the Month: Stephen Hextall

November 20, 2024 - 12:30pm

How advertising imagery reveals Canada’s tourism and transportation narratives

November 19, 2024 - 12:30pm

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Explore climate change with VIU experts

November 14, 2024 - 12:30pm

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VIU researcher studying how to better people’s long-term ability to walk and run

November 6, 2024 - 01:30pm

Vancouver Island University hosts provincial recreation conference

November 5, 2024 - 12:15pm

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Veterans united

November 7, 2025

Marlene Rice (Hwiem') tells the story of the Veterans Totem Pole and Veterans Cenotaph

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Robotic arm brings engineering theory to life

January 9, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Engineering department builds 3D robotic arm for interactive learning

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MyVIU student news: January 8, 2025

January 8, 2025

Welcome to the Spring Semester! 📚

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Going below the surface on shoreline erosion behaviour

December 16, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Brayden Klassen shares his story

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Making headlines – Alyona Latsinnik breaks viral election night story

December 12, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Student exposes racist remarks made by candidate as part of class assignment

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VIU student news: December 11, 2024

December 11, 2024

The holiday break is almost here 🎄

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From Heavy Equipment student to successful business owner

December 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Jesse Anderson shares his story

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VIU refines program portfolio

April 3, 2024 - 05:15pm

Board of Governors approves VIU’s 2024-25 Budget

April 2, 2024 - 04:45pm

VIU Fulbright scholar advocates for decolonizing sexual education for healthy communities

March 25, 2024 - 10:00am

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VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

March 20, 2024 - 04:30pm

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Raising a glass to nature: Brant Wildlife Festival celebrates biodiversity and conservation

March 20, 2024 - 09:30am

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Embark Student Corp funds food security initiatives at VIU

March 13, 2024 - 01:45pm

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