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VIU News & Experts: June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026 - 08:20pm

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Alum of the Month: Jennifer Lindley

October 11, 2024 - 11:30am

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Celebrate autumn during Milner Gardens & Woodland’s Scarecrow Spectacular

October 10, 2024 - 02:30pm

VIU Professor’s new book explores identity and reconnection through reclamation

October 9, 2024 - 12:00pm

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VIU-led project working to protect Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region ecosystems

October 3, 2024 - 12:30pm

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Preserving feminist health history to empower future activism and work

October 1, 2024 - 01:30pm

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Writing from the heart – my reflections on how to action reconciliation

September 29, 2024 - 02:00pm

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Turning clinic experience into community impact

June 9, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet the class of 2026: Emma Rampanen

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Mariners alum takes passion for her sport overseas

September 16, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Linnea Brickwood shares her story

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Accounting alum at the top of his class

September 11, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Mitch Turko shares his story

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VIU Student Pulse News: September 4, 2024

September 4, 2024

Back to school: Events and campus jobs

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From career back to the classroom

September 4, 2024

Business student John Christoffersen shares his story

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Five ways VIU’s Off-Campus Housing department can help you

September 3, 2024

Support with house hunting, tenancy issues and conflict resolution

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Chemistry students receive accolades at national conference

August 28, 2024

Trio recognized for their outstanding research

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Vancouver Island University’s Board of Governors announces reappointments

November 2, 2023 - 02:15pm

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VIU and community partners remember local fallen soldiers through video memorial

November 1, 2023 - 05:00pm

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Severe weather closure notifications for the 2023-24 year

October 25, 2023 - 04:15pm

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VIU News & Experts: October 19, 2023

October 19, 2023 - 02:00pm

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Milner Garden’s all-new Scarecrow Spectacular offers family-friendly fun

October 17, 2023 - 12:30pm

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VIU Theatre Department presents the dark parody Collateral Damage

October 13, 2023 - 11:45am

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