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

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The Strategic Plan: Making it a reality

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Bumpy starts and a busy “comeback” semester

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Winds of Change Art Exhibit Brings Hundreds to Malaspina Theatre

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RockVIU 2021: Welcome to Campus, a Message of Appreciation

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VIU Education Student Investigates How Women Experienced Trauma During the First World War

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Two VIU Mariners Alumni Take on New Roles as Apprentice Coaches

November 1, 2021 - 12:45pm

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Thinking big adds up to sweet success for Baking student

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Leaning into opportunities leads to incredible learning experiences for Faithe Haley

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Supporting students in need on Giving Tuesday

November 25, 2022 By Jenn McGarrigle

The impact of giving for one employee

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My semester abroad in Norway

November 24, 2022 By Sarah Osborne

What it’s like to learn and explore across the Norwegian landscape

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Research help, special deals and money management 💰

November 23, 2022

VIU Student Pulse News: November 23, 2022

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Need help with your housing situation?

November 23, 2022 By Michael Witcomb

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

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How to showcase skills and experience effectively on a resumé

November 23, 2022

Joe’s employment story

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Tips for managing procrastination

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VIU Invites People to Experience University Life in Live Virtual Events

January 4, 2021 - 02:30pm

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Juno-Award-Winning Dub Poet Lillian Allen to Give VIU Gustafson Lecture and Reading

December 23, 2020 - 01:00pm

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VIU and Island Health Partner on COVID Testing Location at Nanaimo Campus

December 22, 2020 - 12:00pm

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VIU Media Highlights: November 24 - December 7, 2020

December 9, 2020 - 11:30am

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Rick Hansen Foundation Funds Accessibility Projects at VIU Campuses

December 3, 2020 - 05:45pm

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